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News | 23 Jan 2020
Fighting fatigue: new research on an invisible symptom of multiple sclerosis
When David was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) 16 years ago, he read everything he could about the neurological condition.
Analysis and opinion | 21 Jan 2020
Conservation scientists are grieving after the bushfires - but we must not give up
"So many of us are wondering: have lives spent furthering conservation been wasted?"
Analysis and opinion | 20 Jan 2020
Bushfires left millions of animals dead. We should use them, not just bury them
Carcasses can play a positive role as landscapes recover from fire, providing rich nutrients for other native animal, microbial and plant species.
News | 16 Jan 2020
Factsheet to help beat the health hazards of smoke haze
With major cities across Australia choking on thick clouds of hazardous smoke, an ANU expert advises on the best ways to protect yourself.
News | 15 Jan 2020
The heat is on for Australia's beloved marsupials
New research shows marsupials are forced to change their eating habits in hot weather because of the toxins found in Eucalyptus leaves.
News | 15 Jan 2020
Bushfire crisis spells trouble for Aussie insects
Australia's current bushfire crisis could wipe out some of our rarer insect species, according to a group of experts.
Analysis and opinion | 14 Jan 2020
Some say we've seen bushfires worse than this before. But they're ignoring a few key facts
Australia has a long history of bushfires. But several factors make eastern Australia’s recent crisis different to infamous bushfires in the past.
Analysis and opinion | 14 Jan 2020
Car accidents, drownings, violence: hotter temperatures will mean more deaths from injury
In research published today in Nature Medicine, researchers in the United States looked at the impact warmer temperatures will have on deaths from injury.
News | 13 Jan 2020
Counting the cost of bushfires on children
Experts warn children are among the worst affected when it comes to trauma caused by disasters like Australia’s ongoing bushfires.
News | 13 Jan 2020
Wildlife needs fire-damaged and dead trees after fires
Rather than an untidy mess, fire-damaged trees and half burnt logs left behind by a fire are valuable habitat for recovering wildlife.
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