Science & Environment
Outback South Australia springs to life with record rains
Record rainfall has filled Lake Eyre and breathed new life into parts of outback South Australia.
Science & Environment
Record high to record low: what on earth is happening to Antarctica’s sea ice?
After record-breaking amounts of sea ice in Antarctica, this year we’re seeing record lows.
Science & Environment
New frog species discovered in remote North Queensland
The Cape York graceful tree frog has been discovered in Far North Queensland, previously evading scientists due to its resemblance to a dainty tree frog.
Science & Environment
What you need to know about soil to keep your garden healthy
Soil is more than just dirt. It’s a complex ecosystem and if it’s healthy your plants will be happier.
Science & Environment
This is what a dying star looks like
Hubble Space Telescope captures the colourful death of a star like our Sun, 4000 light years away.
Science & Environment
The Great Barrier Reef’s ‘new normal’ is a forlorn sight
Members of the Climate Council this week returned to one of the areas of the Great Barrier Reef that was worst affected by this year’s coral bleaching. What they found was far from encouraging.
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Troubled waters
Clear, flowing streams are alluring to walkers and campers, but taking a sip could land you in the deep end.
Science & Environment
The silencing of the seas: how our oceans are going quiet
The oceans are filled with sounds produced by animals. However, a recent study shows that ocean sounds are diminishing due to nutrient pollution and ocean acidification.
Science & Environment
Explainer: how to prepare for a tsunami
We can’t predict or prevent tsunamis but you can improve your chances of staying safe by understanding the risk, being prepared and acting quickly when disaster strikes.
Biodiversity
People are ‘blind’ to plants, and that’s bad news for conservation
Plant blindness is more than an interesting quirk of human perception. It impacts on our efforts to care for and understand plant species.