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Scientific research papers and studies, national and global

lizards ... The venomous broad-headed snake is found only in the Sydney region. Photo: supplied/Jules Farquhar.

Lizards, snakes disappearing much faster than thought, says new Monash research

Lizards and snakes are disappearing twice as fast than previously thought, says new research from Monash University. A university review found that about 127 species (or just over 13%) of Australian lizards and snakes are likely to be facing extinction, […]

Animals, Australia, Featured, Research

27 August 2026

Short naps can help new parent drivers but are used far less to combat fatigue, researchers say. Photo: magnific

New parents almost entirely tired behind the wheel, says accident research centre

New parents say they are almost always tired when behind the wheel, a new Monash University study’s survey shows. And the researchers want a better fatigue warning system in place for them. The university’s accident research centre surveyed 1660 drivers

Australia, Research, Roads

6 August 2026