Environment
The common food packaging ingredient linked to autism
Prenatal exposure to BPA plastic chemicals has been linked with an increased likelihood of children developing autism.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Last summer was so hot on the Great Barrier Reef, even the scientist didn’t believe it
Lead author Ben Henley had to recheck his data when the latest temperature readings wouldn’t fit on his charts.
- by Mike Foley
When crocodiles attack: Why people become prey
Crocodiles were almost wiped out but have rebounded since protections were introduced in the 1970s. How common are crocodile attacks and how many people are killed?
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The Great Barrier Reef keeps bleaching. Why are we told corals are thriving?
Australia’s unique marine wonder is under increasing pressure from rising temperatures, but the science is still being questioned.
- by Mike Foley
Big-hearted project tracks cardiovascular disease in great apes
When you need to monitor the heart health of a 150-kilogram gorilla, who do you call? A children’s cardiologist.
- by Bianca Hall
The other national road toll: Cars kill 10 million native animals each year
Can cars that make barking noises, flashing lights and sirens and AI-assisted road signs help reduce roadkill?
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘Unusual’ winter swells erode Sydney beaches and sand dunes
Beaches recover relatively rapidly from coastal erosion, but sand dunes can take years to repair.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons