Science Matters
Life, the Universe and almost everything in between. This is Science at Melbourne.
Understanding how fire shapes plants will help protect them
A new approach that predicts how plants respond to fire will help protect thousands of species from biodiversity loss, say University of Melbourne experts.
Chocolate that brings joy to your gut health and your tastebuds
As well as a mood-boosting treat this Easter, chocolate can be good for us, and University of Melbourne researchers are working to make it better for gut health
Victoria’s new habitat law fails to protect a tiny endangered species
An endangered wingless stonefly in Australia is facing extinction after a government decision went against scientific advice say University of Melbourne experts
Once just a speck of light, now revealed as the biggest known galaxy in the early Universe
Detailed pictures of one of the first galaxies show growth in the early Universe was much faster than first thought, says a University of Melbourne expert.
Are you a mosquito magnet? Here’s why and what you can do about it
There are some people who just seem to attract mosquitoes, but what’s the science behind it? University of Melbourne experts explain why beer might be involved.
Diverse role models and mentors are helping women in STEM succeed
For International Women’s Day, two University of Melbourne scientists discuss the challenges of careers in male-dominated fields and the women who inspire them
From ‘honey laundering’ to fake free-range: food fraud costs billions
Deception in our food chains is on the rise and often hard to detect. But there are some things consumers can look for, says a University of Melbourne expert.
Scientists and government agencies are targeting mosquitoes with bacteria
The Wolbachia bacterium prevents mosquitoes from spreading dengue fever – a new strain is now protecting people in Malaysia, say University of Melbourne experts
Do you have a chorus of crickets in your backyard? Here’s why
Melbourne is seeing an explosion of crickets, but a University of Melbourne experts says we should embrace these swarms as part of the cycle of nature