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.

Kelp in warm, acidified waters develop blistered fronds—and the composition of microbial communities could help explain why, a study suggests.

The chemical process may make the metal more soluble and move it closer to the Earth’s surface.

The nephew of Lily Pereg, a microbial ecologist at the University of New England in Australia, has been arrested on homicide charges.

Freshwater fish suffer from low levels of oxygen in the country’s rivers, while bats are unable to survive the extreme air temperatures.

The budget slashes research funding by $328.5 million AUD for the next four years.