Science News
May 2012
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The mysterious beginnings of life
25 May 2012
When, where and how did life originate? In light of recent advances in biochemistry and evolutionary biology, scientists are exploring the deeply mysterious beginnings of life ... and beyond.
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Dredging not the answer to Tamar silt problem
24 May 2012
New research has shown that the 200 year-old siltation problem in Tasmania's Tamar River is a symptom of broader environmental damage and will not be solved by dredging alone.
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Climate change effects, a global priority
21 May 2012
Managing the environment in the face of a changing climate is a challenge Monash University researchers relish, embarking on new research into freshwater biodiversity.
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The killer dinosaurs of south-eastern Australia
17 May 2012
At least seven different killer dinosaurs once lived in what is now south-eastern Australia, a new study has found.
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Revolutionising climate change research
16 May 2012
Scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool that will enable better understanding of global climate patterns.
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Aboriginal garden of earthly delights
14 May 2012
An Indigenous garden containing plants used as food, medicine and tools by traditional cultures will take centre stage on Fascination of Plants Day.
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Climate change made easy
9 May 2012
Australia is a land of droughts and flooding rains, but the cause of our varying climate remains elusive to many.
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Back to school for Monash academics
8 May 2012
An increasing number of scientists and mathematicians at Monash University are inspiring kids all around Australia with their involvement in the Scientists in Schools program.
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Global change puts plankton under threat
7 May 2012
Changes in the ocean’s chemistry, as a result of global warming, threaten organisms such as marine plankton to a greater extent than previously thought, according to new research.
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Secrets from the depths of space
3 May 2012
The wealth of information returned from space by the first capsule to successfully voyage to an asteroid will be made available to the public at a special presentation in Melbourne next week.
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Poisonous toxins a risk to African food security
2 May 2012
A staple crop, known as cassava, in southeast Africa contains levels of toxins above those recommended safe for human consumption, a new study has found.
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