Femme Fatale: The tale of the sexually deceptive Australian Hammer Orchid
a confused male wasp flies away from the flower, both sexually deceived and unsatisfied. Maddi Howard writes.
The Low-Tech Aquarium
Before we bring an animal into our care, the first thing we should ask ourselves is if we can offer the pet a more comfortable, safe, and stimulating life than…
Comic: Be Nice to Small Animals
Words and art by Clare Moran. This comic first appeared in print volume 88 edition 3 SOAP.
Is Green, Is Good: To GM, or Not to GM – That Is the Question…
Ultimately, I don’t think the solution is as simple as picking a side; rather, an integration of opinions from both ‘for’ and ‘against’ parties are required. Maddi Howard writes.
Curing Cancer: The Disease of the Devil
Over the past two decades, Tasmanian Devil populations have been swiftly wiped out from large cancerous tumours. The recent breakthrough led by the University of Tasmania (UTAS) suggests that the…
Munka – A Constructed Language
Munka is a constructed language that began as a supplement to a Dungeons and Dragons universe. Nate Wood writes.
Words with Cathy Lambert: The Fight to Protect our Most Vulnerable
Behind the tourist-attracting exhibits at Perth Zoo, huddles of air-conditioned cabins house some of our state’s most endangered species - Cathy Lambert, supervisor of Perth Zoo’s Native Species Breeding Program…
Is Green, Is Good: Kind Regards, Mother Nature
Stop. Heed the warning signs. Maddi Howard writes.