Biology
When snow leopards in her care got sick, Lily was out for blood
In a bid to save some of the world’s most exotic animals in times of emergency, a US vet is developing a blood bank for zoos that covers a menagerie of species.
- Emily Anthes
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A hot mic revealed Putin’s secret immortality hope. Here’s how that could go
A regenerative medicine expert weighs in on the Russian leader’s ideas about living forever.
- Angus Dalton
How pink octopus DNA helped scientists predict a global catastrophe
A collaboration between biology buffs, climate wonks, zoology nerds and glaciology gurus solved a crucial 50-year mystery.
- Angus Dalton
Rare trapdoor spider discovered on WA scientist’s doorstep
Although cutely called the citrine trapdoor for its small size, glossy sheen and bright orange or yellow gem-like appearance, Teyl luculentus hadn’t been sighted in three decades.
- John Kidman
The radical Australian experiments forcing the world to confront the ethics of life
From pig wings and lab-grown meat to mini-brains that make music, Perth has become a hub where art and science collide, raising profound ethical questions about what it means to be alive.
- Carla Hildebrandt
This neuroscientist wants you to live forever. Here’s how
What if you could cryonically freeze your brain and be revived in the future? It’s not so far-fetched.
- Cassidy Knowlton
‘Shocking’ new DNA bungle puts dozens of paternity tests under a cloud
The Queensland lab at the centre of a string of high-profile forensics failures is back in the spotlight after dozens of paternity tests were found to be inaccurate.
- William Davis
At 2m tall, I’m at greater risk of cancer. An elephant could fix that
Why aren’t whales riddled with tumours? The answer could help us fight cancer.
- Angus Dalton
‘Unforgettable’: Colossal squid filmed alive in deep sea for the first time
The heaviest invertebrate on the planet was discovered a century ago, but has largely remained a mystery. So much so that a team of scientists had no idea the magnitude of the footage they captured while on an expedition until days later.
- Bronte Gossling
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