As she graduates from her environment and law double degree, Jharna Chamlagai reflects on her experiences at university.

New research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows palm cockatoos, renowned for their human-like musical drumming behaviour, are threatened with extinction.

Stargazers are in for a summer treat with three out-of-this-world events over the next week, ranging from shooting stars to a great planetary "romance" in the night-sky.

New research has shown just how picky the iconic superb parrot is about the types of tree hollows they nest in, with the discovery potentially key to protecting the threatened species.

Scientists hope samples of asteroid Ryugu may reveal traces of the chemical ingredients that formed life on Earth.

Pythons first arrived in Australia from Asia around 23 million years ago and then adapted to their new home by becoming incredibly diverse, according to new research.

There could be fewer than 300 swift parrots left in the wild, according to new research.

Unlike our hellish neighbour Venus, Earth was far enough from the Sun for liquid water to form and create a more hospitable environment for life.

Professor Steve Madden has taken out one of Australia's top scientific honours.