An illegal campfire sparked a blaze that has burned half of the unique Fraser Island off Australia’s East coast.

Conservation biologist John Ewen discusses the recent reintroduction of Tasmanian devils to mainland Australia after a 3,000-year absence and issues that need to be considered when bringing long-departed animals back into an area.

Rescue teams are working to save the whales that are still alive and develop a strategy to remove the dead in the Australian state’s largest stranding event to date.

The medical scientist made important contributions to polio treatment and Australian environmental policy—despite substantial resistance.

The Australian physicist-turned-biologist served as a top scientist in the UK government and president of the Royal Society, among other prestigious appointments.

Ten endangered Manning River turtles were saved from flooding in New South Wales, Australia, following devastating fires on the country’s east coast.

A new study precisely dates the event to 2.229 billion years ago and suggests that it may have been responsible for ending an ice age.

The wildfires burning across Australia have caused significant damage to ecosystems and vulnerable species, yet some are faring worse than others.

Some corals can adjust to a range of temperatures, but this ability may be limited in a consistently warmer environment.