Our understanding of where to find ancient life in Australia has been turned on its head by a new appreciation of the country’s geology. Now the world is looking to our vast outback as the latest hotspot to locate fossils.
The greater stick-nest rat is munching through African boxthorns and nesting in the plant’s thickets.
Comets and meteorites aren’t just space rocks; they’re a window into the history of Earth and have plenty to teach about the planet’s formation.
Writer Liz Ginis grew from toddler to teen in the green pastures and eucalypt forests of the Bellinger Valley on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Marine scientists have used underwater ultrasounds to monitor the health of whale shark populations at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia.
Sawfish are among the world’s most unusual marine creatures. But some species are also among the most threatened animals on the planet.
It’s winter in Australia, but as you’ve probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. The top temperatures over large parts of the country this weekend were well above average for this time of year.
NASA just shut down a planetary defence mission that tracks asteroids. So, what happens now?
It is only the size of a sesame seed but a tiny beetle that has entered Australia could change the way our cities look.
According to researchers, the social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems – or trigger rapid extinction.