A trio of scientists have claimed the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for a product that has become an absolute staple in our lives - the lithium ion battery.
It’s no secret that the world has a problem with plastic. An IMB research team examined the future of plastics and how tiny species of algae and bacteria may help us produce more environmentally friendly versions.
Good and bad bacteria are everywhere, including on and in our bodies. Dr Mark Blaskovich explains how disease-causing bacteria enter our body and how we fight them off.
Australia has an incredible diversity of native spiders, including the potentially lethal funnel-web, the ubiquitous huntsman, and the charming peacock spider.
Bites or stings from venomous animals or insects can be dangerous; they lead to numerous fatalities globally each year despite the development of antivenoms that can neutralise many of their worst effects.
Researchers are figuring out how to manipulate venom extracted from some of the deadliest species in the world, to combat the various forms of pain we experience.
