A global review of tiny sea animals called foraminifera has identified 57 new living species, including three from NZ waters. The NZ-led research team used DNA sequencing and physical structure to ...

A pioneering urban greening approach transforming Australian cities into vibrant and biodiverse spaces has been released to the public, empowering home gardeners and land managers with over a decade ...

Alcohol-related diseases and injuries have the potential to cost the Australian healthcare system a staggering $68 billion over 60 years if nothing is done to stop the impact. Alcohol-related diseases ...

Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people has been signed into law today in Victoria. The move comes following almost a decade of consultation and negotiation between Indigenous leaders and the ...

An analysis of national climate plans released today at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil warns that countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing ...

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Thousands of packaged food products on Australian supermarket shelves may still contain industrial trans fats (iTFAs), according to new Aussie research. This is putting Australians at increased risk ...

A large study finds that regularly speaking more than one language could help you age in a healthier way. Researchers looked at data from more than 86,000 older adults from across 27 European ...

‘Conservation abandonment’ leads to poor environmental accounting. Researchers have found that up to a third of projects are abandoned or defunded after the fanfare of their launch. As world leaders ...