Issue 223

Gathering independent evidence on the risks and opportunities from onshore gas extraction

Research findings suggest CSG companies need to bridge the gap and proactively understand and engage with communities.

Gas industry research expands into New South Wales

A project that aims to provide independent scientific information on different gas development scenarios goes national.

There’s a proliferation of new marine species in WA – how to name them?

He’s the new buzz word in binomial nomenclature with three species named after him. It’s a result of survey work being done in north-western Australia, and genetic testing, that’s revealing a wealth of new marine species.

Feral animals are running amok on Australia’s islands – here’s how to stop them

More than 1000 islands and 1200 threatened species. Which feral animals do you decide to focus on to provide the greatest benefit to island species?

Designing resilient buildings

New guidelines for designing buildings that are resilient to earthquakes, typhoons and storm surges could save lives and livelihoods in the Philippines.

NASA begins study of the Great Barrier Reef

It can be seen from space - the largest structure made of living organisms on Earth. Now the US space agency - NASA - is here to help scientists explore the link between changing conditions and coral health on the Great Barrier Reef.