Biodiversity
Dugongs recovering well after flood crisis
Despite being the worst natural disaster in Queensland history. the recent floods have left dugongs relatively unscathed.
Science & Environment
Free-floating planets found unbound to stars
Ten planets the size of Jupiter have been found which do not appear to orbit any star.
Science & Environment
Planets to align over Australia
For the first time in 101 years, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars are lining up over eastern Australia.
Nature & Wildlife
Dead birds dumped at premier’s office
In a bold stunt, an animal activist group has dumped illegally shot bird carcasses outside the Victorian premier’s office.
Climate
Urban lizards worse off with climate change
Lizards that have traditionally fared better at nesting in urban areas will be worse off as the climate warms.
News
Aussie scientists help design giant telescope
Space scientists in Canberra will help design the world’s biggest optical telescope to peer into the early universe.
Nature & Wildlife
Rare gum rises from Black Saturday ashes
A species of eucalyptus heading for extinction has risen from the ashes of the Black Saturday bushfires.
Climate
Record low ozone levels found over the Arctic
While well-known in Antarctica, an ozone hole has opened over the Arctic.
Nature & Wildlife
Birds of paradise: ritual of seduction
The extravagant feathers and exuberant displays of birds of paradise are all in the name of love.
Climate
Billions to switch off for Earth Hour 2011
Billions of people in 130 nations are due to take part in Saturday’s Earth Hour event.