Science & Environment
Tornadoes a real threat in Australia
The myth that tornadoes don’t occur in Australia should be debunked, says Hamish Ramsay.
Science & Environment
Did dinosaurs produce milk for their young?
A controversial study suggests dinosaurs may have produced a milk-like substance to feed rapidly growing hatchlings.
Science & Environment
Ecosystems need diversity to survive
When native plants are removed from farmland, entire ecosystems are placed at risk, new research suggests.
Science & Environment
Seafloor landslides point to ancient tsunamis
The seafloor off Australia’s east coast hints at underwater landslides some 15 million years ago, researchers say.
Science & Environment
Australia’s tallest trees
Only trees in North America and Borneo rival the size of our native eucalypts, some almost 100m tall.
Science & Environment
GALLERY: Eucalyptus, the tallest trees in Australia
Only trees in North America and Borneo rival the size of our native eucalypts, some almost 100m tall.
History & Culture
Shark ‘attacks’ should be re-named, study says
Describing shark encounters as ‘attacks’ is misleading and outdated, researchers say.
Science & Environment
The Warrumbungles: after the bushfires
A photographer captured Warrumbungle National Park after it was devastated by bushfire, and found life among the ashes.
Science & Environment
Uncovering the mystery of pink diamonds
New research has shed light on Australia’s mysterious Argyle diamonds, which are naturally pink in colour.
Science & Environment
Nullarbor once flush with fast-flowing rivers
New research has shed light on the landscape around the Nullarbor some 80 million years ago.