Science

Mountain ash forests are predicted to lose a quarter of their trees by 2080, releasing over 100 million tonnes of stored carbon into the atmosphere. But there is a way to limit further loss

Agricultural scientist Dr Xia (Emma) Liang has travelled to Laos to work with local farmers and researchers on reducing nitrogen pollution from crops

Once thought undetectable, huge underground experiments are unlocking the nature of ghostly particles called neutrinos, which could be the key to a deeper understanding of what is happening inside the Sun

New research into some of Australia’s most significant aphid pests is investigating their genetic resistance and microbes to develop sustainable pest control

A new type of ‘photocatalyst’ mimics the way plants get energy from the sun, opening an environmentally friendly way to build complex chemicals like pharmaceuticals

From avian flu to fire ants – Australia needs to work smarter when battling increasing biosecurity threats

South Australia’s oceans have become battlegrounds, as once benign algae unleash a toxic chemical assault on marine life

A study monitoring the activity of lizards in the Australian wild found that, surprisingly, the fastest lizards are also the most likely to die

‘Minimum obstacle skeletons’ could be used to optimise mass telecommunications and transport networks. But first, we need to solve a puzzle