Science & Environment
Steve Irwin’s ark: Australia Zoo legacy
Eight years after the death of The Crocodile Hunter, his legacy is nurtured by his family and a crew of 400 at Australia Zoo – a conservation hub for all manner of wildlife.
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Dangers of altitude sickness
Sneaking up on climbers, skiers and hikers, this dangerous condition affects the brain, lungs and heart, and can have fatal consequences.
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Gallery: Changing landscapes of climate change
Australian photographer Michael Hall became interested in photographing the effects of climate change seven years ago. Two years ago he was awarded a Creative Fellowship with The Climate Institute in Sydney. His work follows moments and places that reflect the compounding impacts of climate change at home and abroad. Here he covers the 2009 bushfires in Victoria; the effects of the Millennium Drought on Lake Hume the NSW and Vic. border; and, the impact of changing temperatures on Iceland’s snowy landscapes.
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Searching for Australia’s tallest trees: Karris
Deep in the ancient forests of south-west Western Australia are thought to lurk colossal karri trees,taller than any yet recorded
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Australian endangered species list
A comprehensive list of Australia’s critically endangered animals.
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Bob Brown reflects on saving the Franklin River
Bob Brown looks back over the 30 years since the historic High Court decision that saved the Franklin
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Beehives for Humanity
In a bid to ensure the honeybee’s survival, do-it-yourself hobbyists are installing hives in backyards and on rooftops across Australia.
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How birds use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate
Can birds see the Earth’s magnetic field? The latest research on navigation suggests they can and even hints that humans may be able to detect it too.
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Gallery: The world’s greatest palaeoart
‘Dinosaur Art: The world’s greatest paleoart’, from Titan books, collects together truly incredible illustrations of long-gone species.