Native plant push in bid to save dwindling water
Councils are slashing the cost of native plants in a bid for locals to save their water, as Perth’s water…
Endangered hawksbill turtles poor at navigating
How animals navigate across the ocean to isolated targets has perplexed researchers for more than 150 years, but new research…
E-cigarettes more affective than patches for pregnant women
E-cigarettes may help pregnant women quit smoking more effectively compared to nicotine patches, a study has found. In a study…
Discovery of plant species will change the future of WA Wheatbelt farming
A South African plant is hoped to transform barren Wheatbelt dirt into fertilised soils. The plant, a legume called lebeckia,…
Virtual reality brings 3D learning to WA schools
Instead of reaching for a notebook and pen, some WA school children will soon be donning virtual reality headsets to…
Study finds 40 new Australian reptile species threatened with extinction
The survival of dozens of Australian reptile species, including turtles, crocodiles and lizards are threatened with extinction, a global team…
The Silent Killer
Plagued by the so-called ‘silent killer’, everyday victims of a Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy are fighting to have their voices heard.
Hello, anyone there? Radio telescopes the key to finding life beyond Earth
WA's new Square Kilometre Array radio telescope is a game changer that may be the key to finding alien life.
Regional WA town swapping coal for collagen
Collie may be famous for coal, but now the small country town is turning to collagen with a government –…
Birds spread their wings in shrinking forests
Shrinking forests around the world have led to an unusual revelation of the animals that can survive.