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How does your body know when to sleep and wake up? For a long time, scientists thought that your brain dictated your body’s internal clock. Now Australian and French researchers have found that the liver has a say, too.

While onboard the RV Investigator in 2017, scientists collected a large sponge, but that wasn’t the only thing they collected. Inside, they found 30 banded sand catsharks (Atelomycterus fasciatus). This was the first time sharks had been seen living in sponges, but it wasn’t the last.

One kilometre underwater, deep-sea coral reefs support incredible biodiversity. Now, CSIRO researchers are using AI to better understand and protect these reefs.

After the 2023 Women’s World Cup, everyone wants to be a Matilda, even our sea creatures. So, here’s who we think would make the 11-animal Australian Marine Soccer Team and why.

The funnel-web spider is one of Australia’s most venomous creatures. But scientists at The University of Queensland think that its venom can be made into a life-saving drug.

Not one, but 2 new Australian shark species have recently been described by CSIRO scientists and both have pretty cool appearances! CSIRO researchers Will White and Helen O’Neill lead the team of scientists who introduced the world to these new sharks, both found in deeper waters off north-western Australia. The CSIRO team first published the […]

The ocean can be deep and dark. While some parts can be over 5000 metres deep, sunlight can only reach around 200 metres – this means deep sea animals have had to adapt to living in darkness.

What’s the latest buzz? Scientists in England just discovered that bumblebees learn from one another! This is a surprising ability for an insect with a brain much, much smaller than puzzle-solving primates and birds.

In high school, Caitlin Byrt tried a few jobs during work experience, but nothing really captured her interest.

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) has an engaging Indigenous garden in Queensland for students to learn about Country. Recently, ACU transformed the garden into a digital space to help people from anywhere learn about plants, recipes, and STEM.