Botany
A species of shrub long believed extinct has been found alive in remote northern Australia. The rediscovery resulted from a photograph taken by a bird bander and shared on the citizen science site iNaturalist.
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New research reveals that cacti are among the fastest-evolving plant groups on Earth, driven by rapid changes in flower shape rather than size or pollinators. The findings from the University of Reading challenge long-held ideas about speciation dating back to Darwin. Scientists analyzed data from more than 750 species to reach their conclusions.
A tiny native bee with devil-like facial horns, named Megachile lucifer, has been discovered in Western Australia's Goldfields region. The species was identified during surveys of a critically endangered wildflower. This find highlights gaps in knowledge about native pollinators amid threats like mining.
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Scientists uncovered an ancient tree species on September 6, 2025, previously thought extinct, providing insights into prehistoric ecosystems. The find was announced in recent biodiversity reports. It highlights the importance of conservation efforts in remote areas.