Nature & Wildlife
Cockatoos are teaching each other how to open bins
Bin-opening was first observed in 2015 and has since spread to 44 different parts of Sydney. Here’s how it happened.
Biodiversity
Native rats reclaim Sydney territory from black rats
In the battle of the rats, our humble Aussie bush rat has successfully pushed out and held off the much larger black rat at North Head Sanctuary in Sydney.
Nature & Wildlife
Australian huntsman spiders: Your friendly neighbourhood insect control
From their habitat and ecology to their unique social behaviour, this is everything you need to know about Australia’s huntsman spiders.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Sea to Summit Sleep System: Tested
The right sleep system to enable quality ‘recharge time’ can be the difference between success and failure for your outdoor adventure.
Nature & Wildlife
Venom of world’s deadliest spider may save heart attack victims
One of the world’s deadliest spiders could hold the key to saving the lives of people who’ve had heart attacks, according to research by Australian scientists.
Nature & Wildlife
Australia Post releases ‘Australia’s Volcanic Past’ stamps
A new collection of stamps tell the story of Australia’s volcanic past.
Nature & Wildlife
Don’t miss tonight’s conjunction of Venus and Mars in the evening sky
This evening, Venus and Mars will appear so close together, you can spot them with a pair of binoculars or a telescope.
Nature & Wildlife
Humpback whales: Five things you may not know
Expand your knowledge of humpback whales with these five amazing facts.
Biodiversity
Tasmanian devils: four things you may not know
Tasmanian devils are among Australia’s most beloved animals. Here are some not-so-often sighted facts about them.
Nature & Wildlife
An evolutionary explanation for why we see faces in everything
A University of Sydney study has looked at the phenomenon of face pareidolia, or seeing faces in inanimate objects.