Scientists do have a sense of humour after all. While the Latin scientific names may seem formal, behind some of them are in-jokes and puns that will make you groan.
Five years after Australia’s worst bushfire residents are recovering well.
Photographer Andrew Quilty covered the Black Saturday bushfires. Two years later, he documents the regrowth.
Scientists have predicted that some Pacific Island nations will be uninhabitable by the end of the century. Islanders ask who is responsible, and what does this mean for the future of their children, grandchildren and their vibrant cultures and customs?
Climate change is already having a dramatic impact on food supplies in the Pacific. Hear from farmer, Niu, and fisherman, Latao, about how they are adapting.
With no rivers, and increasingly salt contaminated ground-water, many Pacific Islanders are reliant on regular rain for fresh water. Listen to the steps Islanders are taking to ensure they have enough to survive.
Rising sea levels and higher tides, linked to climate change, are inundating and eroding many islands. This is forcing people to relocate.
For Pacific Islanders, land is life. As climate change increasingly impacts their land, Islanders including the President of Kiribati ask what this means for their future.
From ethereal scenes to beautiful close-ups, these are the best garden shots. The IGPOTY exhibition will be on display at the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney 1-10 March 2014. Visit www.igpoty.com for more information.
NASA has released video imaging that shows a timeline of bushfires in Australia.