Global selection on insect antipredator coloration

Natural selection has repeatedly led to the evolution of two alternative antipredator color strategies—camouflage to avoid detection and aposematism to advertise unprofitability—but we lack understand...

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How long will you live? New evidence says it’s much more about your choices than your genes

Is our lifespan primarily dictated by our genetics, or do our behaviour and environment play the more important role?

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Scientific misconduct is on the rise. But what exactly is it?

In 2023, more than 10,000 research papers were retracted because of scientific misconduct. But it’s not always deliberate.

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Smart is sexy: evolution of intelligence partly driven by love

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Lethal second-generation rat poisons are killing endangered quolls and Tasmanian devils

Second generation rat poisons are so potent that they’re banned for home use in Europe and North America. But here, you can pick them up at Bunnings or Coles.

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There is declining trust in Australian unis. Federal government policy is a big part of the problem

According to some observers, the ‘hottest topic’ for 2025 is whether universities have lost the public’s support to operate.

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Australia spends $714 per person on roads every year – but just 90 cents goes to walking, wheeling and cycling

Walking and cycling get 90c per person each year from the Australian government. What if that figure rose to $5, $10 or $15?

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Silent cells? Potential for context-dependent gene expression in mature sperm | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

Sperm are traditionally viewed as transcriptionally and translationally silent cells. However, observations that components of the cellular machinery of gene expression are maintained in ejaculated sp...

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Applying an evolutionary perspective to assisted reproductive technologies

Abstract. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are commonly used to address human infertility and to boost livestock production. During ART, procedures

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2024 Fundamental Ecology Award Winner Announced - Ecological Society of Australia

The Ecological Society of Australia is pleased to announce Tess Jenkins as winner of the 2024 Fundamental Ecology Award. Tess is a PhD candidate with the University of Western Australia. Tess’ project...

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The strain on scientific publishing

Abstract. Scientists are increasingly overwhelmed by the volume of articles being published. The total number of articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science has grown exponentially in recent years; ...

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Sexually antagonistic coevolution can explain female display signals and male sensory adaptations

Abstract. The prevalence and diversity of female ornaments pose a challenge to evolutionary theory because males should prefer mates that spend resources o

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‘Neutrality isn’t just a stance’: the Red Cross mission to provide vital aid in areas of conflict

In conflict zones across the globe, people in desperate need have long relied on the hope that humanitarian aid, delivered by organisations such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, will reach them. Yet, this vital work is increasingly under…

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Great Barrier Reef suffering ‘most severe’ coral bleaching on record – video

Marine researcher says widespread event is 'absolutely heartbreaking' and that Australia is 'running out of time' to save the reef

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