Science & Environment
Species evolve slowly in arid Australia
Warmer, wetter areas promote biodiversity, a new study suggests.
Science & Environment
Iceland risks further catastrophic eruption
Australian geographer Deanne Bird warns that a second volcano could erupt in Iceland.
Science & Environment
WA quake may have been man-made
Experts say earthquakes of magnitude 5.0, such as the one that collapsed buildings in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, occur in Australia every year.
Biodiversity
Massive new Indigenous Protected Area declared
Kalka-Pipalyatjara, a newly protected, Aboriginal-managed region of South Australia is home to numerous endangered species.
Science & Environment
Simpson Desert bursts with life
Some of the heaviest rain in decades sees the Simpson seep into life and colour.
Biodiversity
Oil and gas prospecting highlights need for marine reserves
Pressure mounts on regulators to protect marine life, as exploration for oil and gas increases in Australian waters.
Science & Environment
Experts fear major reef damage from stranded ship
Park authorities are starting to assess the damage to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as questions are raised about the need for marine pilots on all large ships navigating near to the World Heritage Area.
Nature & Wildlife
DNA blueprint of zebra finch gives human language clues
The first songbird to have its genome deciphered may offer new insight into how human children learn to speak.
Science & Environment
Toads have inbuilt earthquake warning system
Toads are capable of detecting an impending earthquake several days before the first tremors strike.
Science & Environment
Farming high in a Himalayan desert
With artificial glaciers and other innovative technologies, a Himalayan region is regaining food self-sufficiency.