Science & Nature

Life on the rocky shores

Volume 7 Number 1 January 10 - February 13 2011

Three world-class marine biologists, two of whom are alumni, have released the third edition of Life on the Rocky Shores, a fascinating look into one of our unique eco-systems, the intertidal reef, or in simpler terms, our seashore. Lieu Pham reports.

Animating the rich world of biology

Volume 6 Number 12 December 13 2010 - January 9 2011

Biomedical animations are increasingly being recognised for their inherent artistic value. By Shane Cahill.

Listening in the forest

Volume 6 Number 12 December 13 2010 - January 9 2011

With the arrival of bushfire season, Victorians are hoping a disaster like Black Saturday is not repeated. Gabrielle Murphy reports on the University of Melbourne’s activities in the aftermath of the 2009 calamity.

Light-sensitive ink to power households

Volume 6 Number 12 December 13 2010 - January 9 2011

New research led by the University of Melbourne may provide a solution to Australia’s environment-friendly energy dilemma. By Sally Sherwen.

Capturing energy from our waste wood

Volume 6 Number 12 December 13 2010 - January 9 2011

Transforming wood to energy could be good for us and good for the environment. By Sally Sherwen.

Fair go for farm animals

Volume 6 Number 11 November 8 - December 12 2010

A 6-week legal internship with Voiceless: the animal protection institute based in Sydney by Final year Law student Joanne Adams Tassone completed as part of the Melbourne Law School’s Internship Program changed the way she viewed animals and they way they are regarded and treated by humans.

Problem-solving in animal diseases

Volume 6 Number 10 October 11 - November 7 2010

Zoe Nikakis talks with award-winning Faculty of Veterinary Science researcher Professor Glenn Browning.

Restoring biodiversity in South-East Asia

Volume 6 Number 10 October 11 - November 7 2010

Taking a break from his research into revegetation programs and biodiversity in Australia, Sacha Jellinek, a PhD Candidate in the School of Botany, reports from Doi Mae Salong, an area in northern Thailand – on often overlooked restoration activities happening in South-East Asia, a region renowned for its floral, faunal and cultural diversity as well as its well-trodden backpacker paths.

The baby elephant in the room

Volume 6 Number 10 October 11 - November 7 2010

As visitors flock to the Melbourne Zoo to catch a glimpse of the cheeky, adventurous and incredibly cute new little member of the elephant herd, the team of dedicated vets, keepers, medical scientists, and of course Kulab, his mother, breathe a huge sigh of relief. By Sally Sherwen.

The secrets of forests

Volume 6 Number 10 October 11 - November 7 2010

Forests are considered an iconic and integral part of the Australian landscape that we rely on for fresh air and water, a stable climate, food, medicine, wood and much more. But despite our long history of living with forests, certain aspects of these ecosystems remain a mystery to science. Sally Sherwen reports.

Addressing the big issues

Volume 6 Number 9 September 6 - October 10 2010

Five Melbourne Geography PhD graduates working in diverse careers will share their experiences at a dinner for alumni and friends to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Geography Department at the University of Melbourne. Sally Sherwen reports.

Doing Dookie Lawrie’s Way

Volume 6 Number 9 September 6 - October 10 2010

His formative experience at Dookie, where he led a group of returned servicemen successfully back to civilian life on the land, remained the bedrock of Lawrie Shears’ journey to the top of Victoria’s education system. Shane Cahill reports.