A new book from Melbourne University Press argues that our focus on AUKUS and ongoing dependency on the US makes Australia ...

The oligarchic spectrum in Indonesia shows how economic power is translated into political dynastic power, says a University ...

Pursuit individual, Professor Andrew Pask, Head, Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research (TIGRR) Lab, School of BioSciences, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne ...

The first highly detailed anatomical study of the short-beaked echidna penis has demonstrated its innovative evolution, say experts from University of Melbourne ...

Survey suggests increasing numbers of Australians are wary of COVID-19 vaccines, maybe jeopardising reaching herd immunity, warns University of Melbourne expert ...

E-cigarettes are now more popular in Australian society. The problem? For a start, there’s a whole lot of misinformation, says a University of Melbourne expert.

Plants may not have eyes, ears or a tongue, but their skin can perform many of the same functions. Plants are not only aware of when it rains or when it’s windy, but they can respond accordingly. Dr ...

Indigenous scholar Marcia Langton rates Bill Gammage's exploration of Aboriginal land management, The Biggest Estate on Earth, as one of the great books.

The UN's 16 days of activism against gender-based violence draws our attention to the number of women who die at the hands of their former or current partner. Many of these women are mothers who leave ...

As the Depp v Heard jury considers its verdict, social media has judged Amber Heard for not being the ‘right kind’ of victim say University of Melbourne experts ...

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has come to dominate the media, both domestically and abroad. Alongside increased attention on the pandemic, has come the viral spread of COVID-19 fake news online. Many ...

For the first time, University of Melbourne researchers have identified the long-term health risks of removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood.