Australia is notorious for its venomous spiders, snakes and sea creatures, but researchers have now identified “scorpion-like” toxins secreted by a tree that can cause excruciating pain for weeks.

A difficult decision must be made about the future of our naval shipbuilding industry, writes Geoffrey Barker. The suits and uniforms at last week's Pacific 2004 naval expo were focused on some ...

Some say the annual World Nettle Eating Championships is in poor taste, but that didn't stop competitors from all over the world taking part in this year's stomach-churning competition. On Monday, ...