Australia’s season of bushfires shows us just how easily our unique biodiversity and ecosystems could be wiped out. Now is the time for long-term planning for climate change to protect them

Anti-viral bacteria used to control dengue-carrying mosquitoes can bounce back from heatwaves, according to new research

University of Melbourne researchers are redesigning wheat to create healthier versions of one of the world’s favourite foods – bread

Two scientists, who today are colleagues, were on opposite sides of the Berlin Wall when it came down 30 years ago. Here they reflect on 1989 and what it meant.

New research shows that revegetation programs need to consider incorporating plants with a varied genetic background for long-term success.

Animals like beetles and birds are teaching us new ways of understanding colour at a nanoscale, which could change the way we manufacture it.

The Highly Cited Researchers list from the Web of Science Group identifies scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated significant influence through publication of multiple highly cited papers ranked in the top 1% in their field during the last decade.

Scientists are facing up to the challenge of food security and sustainability on myriad fronts.

The Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme provides focused research support for early career researchers in both teaching and research, and research-only positions. It supports research in areas of critical national importance by enabling outstanding Australian and international early career researchers to conduct their research in Australia.

Professor Wedell will join the School of BioSciences to take up the Fellowship for her project, 'Sexual conflict and evolutionary dynamics of insecticide resistant genes'.

Through a molecular quirk, two distant mammalian cousins evolved to look more like twins finds new research

A rare insect species, the Key’s Matchstick Grasshopper, was thought to be extinct in Victoria but has now been rediscovered, giving hope for conserving its future

The Wolbachia bacteria has successfully suppressed dengue-fever carrying mosquitoes in a trial, but more work is needed to understand how the insects move to infest new areas

The School of BioSciences is seeking a Professorial appointee who will provide academic leadership in the discipline of Biology Education.

Dr Chris Murray has enjoyed a successful career in dentistry, but to contribute to a better future, he’s leaving a gift in his Will to support his personal passion – environmental preservation.

Like most things in life, careers don’t always have a clear and straightforward path. Hear the career stories of the Faculty of Science's Frances Separovic and Theresa Jones. You just never really know what you are capable of, and sometimes you have to follow your nose and just take the opportunities as they happen.

Designer dogs, selective breeding, clones and intensive breeding are having unintended effects on the health and wellbeing of man’s best friend - so is our love of pups actually bad for them in the long run?

What is life? The question was posed by famous theoretical physicist Erwin Schrödinger, and now advances in quantum mechanics could help provide the answer

Advanced digital imaging has ‘virtually dissected’ the Derwent River Seastar, confirming it as a new but extinct species without harming remaining precious specimens

The BioInspiration Seed Funding Competition is designed to have teams develop creative, nature-inspired solutions to global/ practical/ human technological and design challenges.

Science Magazine has published a feature article on the research being conducted by Madeleine van Oppen to develop more resilient coral.

This is the highest award of the SSR and given in recognition of a career of research and scholarly activities in the field of reproductive biology.

Working with juvenile in vitro embryo (JIVET) production, Bethany’s research could help maximise the offspring from an individual cow over her lifetime.

Kim-Anh Lê Cao and Stephen Leslie have been awarded 2019 Moran Medals from the Australian Academy of Science for their contributions to research.

Professor Lesley Head from the School of Geography and Professor Linda Blackall from the School of BioSciences were on the Australian Academy of Science expert panel that reported that insufficient flows and poor management led to the massive fish kills in the Darling River this summer.

Scientists are calling for a herbicide banned in the European Union for the last 15 years to be withdrawn in Australia for its effect on male fertility

Faculty of Science researchers will share in more than $12 million dollars of funding from the latest ARC round of grants.

Professor Geoffrey McFadden, Professor Katherine Kedzierska and Professor Cordelia Fine have been recognised with Woodward Medals from the University of Melbourne.

Associate Professor Stephen Leslie, Dr Damjan Vukcevic and Dr Allan Motyer are part of the team that has published the world’s largest genetic study on humans.

Seven University of Melbourne staff members and associates have been selected to participate in the Homeward Bound global leadership initiative for women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine).

The Native Australian Animals Trust showcased and awarded the next generation of researchers at the third in their ongoing series of public seminars.

Professor Karen Day, Professor David Gardner, and Professor Stuart Wyithe from the Faculty of Science have been awarded the title of Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor by the University of Melbourne.

MySwan, a long running citizen sciences project from the School of BioSciences, is now available as an app for download on iOS and Android.