Australian researchers

Sperm whale `clicks` help scientists understand behaviour

Scientists have recorded thousands of hours of "clicks" that sperm whales make to forage for food and communicate, helping them better understand the behaviour of one of the Southern Ocean`s key predators.

Apr 10, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

Australian researchers discover how first animals appeared on earth

A sudden explosion of algae which occurred 650 million years ago was the catalyst for how the first animals appeared on earth, according to a study led by Australian researchers.

Aug 17, 2017, 20:25 PM IST

Drug that re-programmes cells to fight cancer developed in Australia

The therapy involves removing a patient's own immune cells, genetically engineering them to enhance their ability to destroy tumours, and putting them back in the body to fight cancer.

Jul 20, 2017, 15:52 PM IST

Australian researchers discover new species of long-necked dinosaur

It is believed that it could have arrived from South America almost 105 million years ago.

Oct 21, 2016, 14:57 PM IST