How did the iconic boab tree get to Australia?
Science & EnvironmentWe investigate the origins of Western Australia’s iconic boab tree, whose only living relatives survives far away in Africa.
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AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2019: Botanical shortlist
Nature Photographer of the YearPhotos entered in the Botanical category could be habitat or portrait shots. This shortlist is testament to the gorgeous array of landscapes and plant life that surrounds us. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide from Friday 16 August until Sunday 10 November 2019 and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney from Friday 16 August until Sunday October 20
AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2019: Landscape shortlist
Nature Photographer of the YearThis category asked for photographs of landscape or seascape with minimal evidence of human settlement or interference. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide from Friday 16 August until Sunday 10 November 2019 and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney from Friday 16 August until Sunday October 20
AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2019: Our impact shortlist
Nature Photographer of the YearThese photographs reveal the human impact on nature – be it terrestrial, marine or atmospheric. The impact could be either positive or negative. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide from Friday 16 August until Sunday 10 November 2019 and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney from Friday 16 August until Sunday October 20
Experiencing nature in real life or nature virtual reality? Apparently, both work the same
Science & EnvironmentYou might have noticed that being in nature can improve your mood, so about experiencing nature virtual reality?
These illustrations of the Great Barrier Reef from 1893 are incredible
Science & EnvironmentThe colour! These late 19th-century illustrations of the corals of the Great Barrier Reef are mesmerising.
Fossil of giant sea creature discovered in South Australia
Science & EnvironmentAt up to 30cm long and armed with spines for crushing and shredding food, we’ve identified a previously unknown creature that would have been a giant among its neighbours in the waters off modern-day South Australia.
Sharks in seagrass and manatees in mangroves: the importance of coastal wetlands revealed
Science & EnvironmentWhen we think of mangrove forests, seagrass meadows and saltmarshes, we don’t immediately think of shark habitats.
Our ultimate guide to Australia’s best meteor showers for the rest of the year
Science & EnvironmentAll you need to know about shooting stars in the southern hemisphere.
Miranda Massie on the need for climate change museums
Science & EnvironmentMiranda Massie is the Director of the Climate Museum in New York City and this week she visited the Australian Museum, giving her thoughts on the climate-change crisis, the role of museums and the work being done at the Museum.