History & Culture
What we can learn about Mars from meteorites found on Earth
As the Perseverance rover lands on Mars, there’s a lot we already know about the red planet from meteorites found on Earth.
History & Culture
The story of Valerio Ricetti, the hermit of Griffith
Hidden from the outside world in an extensive network of caves and gardens that became his own personal utopia, this mysterious loner set up home for 12 years on a hill outside Griffith.
History & Culture
Turning toxins to therapies: The wild world of researching venom
From deadly snakes and spiders to the box jellyfish and blue-ringed octopus, Australia’s legendary range of venomous creatures is being celebrated as a potentially rich source of new drugs and disease treatments.
Climate
Unearthing Australia’s climate history
Rediscovering historic meteorological documents offers vital insight to our increasingly erratic modern weather patterns.
History & Culture
Famous Parkes Radio Telescope given Wiradjuri name ‘Murriyang’
The name Murriyang means ‘Skyworld’ in the Wiradjuri language.
History & Culture
What really happened on Whakaari/White Island?
New Zealand’s White Island volcano gave fair warning of its impulsive and devastating power… but it went unheeded.
History & Culture
How you can hold Australia’s Beating Heart
A stunning celebration of Australia’s beautiful landscapes and people through our iconic and evocative bush poetry.
History & Culture
The Tasmanian tiger was hunted to extinction as a ‘large predator’ – but it was only half as heavy as we thought
Here’s what we got wrong about the thylacine.
History & Culture
Back to the Moon: Australia’s mining expertise at forefront of new era of space exploration
Australia’s mining expertise is at the forefront of a new era of space exploration that’s looking to the Moon and beyond.
History & Culture
Sign of the times: why we’re seeing more sign language interpreters on our screens
There are good reasons why we’re seeing more sign language interpreters on our TV screens.