–by Brooke Stanley A new flexible material, which allows users to recharge electronic devises by moving their bodies, has been developed by CSIRO scientists. The battery-like technology, called piezoelectricity, harnesses body heat from movement and could be used to recharge items like smartphones,...

–By James Whittington   Research into the rise in sea level over the past century has confirmed a change in climate as a result of human impact, says Dr Will Hobbs. Dr Hobbs, a researcher at the University of Tasmania, said that measurements gathered from an expedition by the HMS Challenger in...

–by Sarah Ammon The State Government is re-homing native, rat-like marsupials displaced following land clearing, to Dianella, Trigg and Star Swamp. Quenda, or southern brown bandicoot populations, are on the rise in areas like Murdoch, despite habitat loss, which forces the creatures into...

–by Phoebe Phillips The first waste-to-energy facility in Australia has been given the green light for the Pilbara region in WA. The Environment Minister Albert Jacob announced his approval for the project which will convert non-hazardous household and industrial waste into electrical power. “This...

–by Sydney Menezes The first World Indigenous Network Conference begins on Sunday, with Aboriginal Rangers from five countries coming to Australia to take part. Rangers from South Africa, Mexico, Tanzania, New Zealand and Kenya have made the trip to experience Australian aboriginal culture. The...

-by Cassandra Sim The March Against Monsanto happened all around the world today, the 25th of May, regardless of time and geographical differences. Almost 1700 people turned up for the event in Perth, many with their own personalised banners and handheld signs. The march united people who support the same...

–by Melissa Blom Researchers from the University of Western Australia have teamed up with professors from across the nation as part of National Archaeology Week. The teams hope to share research about the migratory history of people from Australia and Africa, as well as Upper Palaeolithic period...

–By Jade Hawley Officials have released a new app to help the public recognise poisonous cane toads compared to  native frogs, as the invasive pests trek further into WA. The new app, which even features a ‘frog log’, allows users to document the location of cane toad ...

– by Eliana Bollati A device, which cheaply monitors the quality of Perth’s drinking water, has been developed by researchers. The fibre optic sensor is as thick as a human hair and measures the salinity levels in desalination plants – vital for ensuring water quality – and raises...

– by Chinthana Malalasekera Edith Cowan University researchers have teamed up with conservation groups to tackle  Australia’s feral cat population, which has been implicated in the extinction of nearly 22 mammal species. ECU ecologist Tim Doherty said he is working with Bush Heritage Australia and...