School of BEES

european rabbit that took over australia

Scientists use genetics and historical records to reveal how the species pulled off one of the most infamous biological invasions of all time.

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The future of the world’s largest ice sheet and rising sea levels depend on urgent action on global warming, study finds.

Aerial view of a depleted river in the Murray Darling system of rivers

Federal Labor has pledged to deliver the Murray Darling Basin Plan. But a new report casts serious doubt on that promise.

gamer holding a controller playing a shooter game in the background

Researchers from UNSW Sydney help us understand why the genre is so popular.

a kangaroo with joey stands amid a burnt out forrest

Three chief authors of the State of the Environment Report provide its key findings. While it’s a sobering read, there are a few bright spots.

adriana verges measuring crawyeed at bondi

Marine ecologists from UNSW Sydney have pieced together the untold history of kelp forest management around the world. The findings will help us understand how we can bring this vital ecosystem back from the brink.

Bill Sherwin, recipient of the 2021 Australian Museum Lifetime Achievement Award in the garden

Professor Bill Sherwin receives the 2021 Australian Museum Research Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.

A pygmy blue whale swimming in the ocean

The good news is, pygmy blue whales appear to be thriving in the Indian Ocean. But not-so-good is that climate change may be threatening their food sources.

close up shot of a handfish underwater

These tiny fish with oversized hands crawl along the seafloor. They only live in two locations in the world, and they’re disappearing rapidly.

Common Mist Frog (Litoria rheocola)

Do you have any photos of frogs being bitten by flies? Submit them to our study to help in frog conservation.

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