01 Breakthrough

Flirting with flies to reduce food waste

During National Science Week our insect behaviour experts went under the sheets to find out what gets flies in the mood. It's all for a good cause – breeding more insects could help us tackle our local food waste crisis. Insects like Black Soldier Flies eat through food waste and turn it into compost to reduce landfill. In the world of flies, romance is everything.

02 Research

Dinosaur of a moth

A moth that can trace its grandparents back to the dinosaur age has been rediscovered in Queensland. Our insect researchers confirmed it's a species previously thought to be extinct.

Coral Sea Voyage

Most of the ocean floor and what goes on down there is pretty much a mystery. RV Investigator will carry a team of researchers on a 30-day voyage to prod, probe and map the ocean floor.

04 People

Our stars line up for science ‘Oscars’

Tracking diseases with data networking, protecting soldiers with a next-gen gas mask, and a rising astrophysics star. Meet our Eureka Prize finalists.

JOBS

Deep in the weeds

We’re seeking a research technician to work on controlling invasive weeds. Input into scientific and technical research on weeds and insects working both in the lab and in the field. Canberra based.

Is antibody out there?

Are you an early-career scientist with experience in immunology and machine learning? Use human immunology or gene editing technologies to help develop new treatments that boost the immune system. Sydney based.