Australia – Go Beyond Discovery

Why Australia has lots of kangaroos, but no tigers

Why did more animal species from Asia make the leap to Australia than vice versa? A new study may have some answers.

“Parenthood affects men and women differently and the gender gap in earnings is still evident up to 10 years after the first birth.”

“Parenthood affects men and women differently and the gender gap in earnings is still evident up to 10 years after the first birth.”

The immune system of black swans leaves them particularly vulnerable to avian flu. When exposed, the virus could kill them within three days.

New research sheds light on a mysterious AIDS-like virus that affects koala populations differently depending on where they live.

New research sheds light on a mysterious AIDS-like virus that affects koala populations differently depending on where they live.

The only source of a promising cancer-fighting compound is a single kind of tree in Australia. Now, scientists have made it in the lab.

The only source of a promising cancer-fighting compound is a single kind of tree in Australia. Now, scientists have made it in the lab.

A new study highlights another threat facing endangered koalas, but could also lead to ways to treat populations and reduce the risk of extinction.

A new study highlights another threat facing endangered koalas, but could also lead to ways to treat populations and reduce the risk of extinction.