Science & Environment
Rare ‘purple cauliflower’ coral off NSW coast may be extinct within 10 years
New research shows cauliflower soft coral may become extinct in the next decade unless we urgently protect and restore it.
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Uluru from space
You’ve never seen Uluru like this before. Astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured this incredible image of Uluru from space.
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Huge 4.5m crocodile removed from North Queensland beach
A crocodile measuring more than four metres in length has been caught in far north Queensland, but its size means there are limited options for a new home.
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Egg of extinct dwarf island emu discovered
The discovery, made in the dunes of the island, is the first known complete egg of the King Island emu.
Science & Environment
Milky Way not unusual, astronomers find
Detailed cross-section of another galaxy reveals surprising similarities to our home.
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10 spectacular images of the Milky Way
Travel photography blog Capture the Atlas have released the winners of their annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition. Here are 10 of our favourites.
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Echidna penises: Why they’re so weird
“Have you ever seen an echidna’s penis?” You’ve probably asked your friends this in jest, but scientists are working away at unlocking the mystery of the bizarre reproductive system.
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The future for Australia’s alpine plants ‘bleak’ due to climate change
The rapid climate change that’s occurring in Australia’s alpine regions is having a devastating impact on native vegetation, a UNSW study has found.
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What the Burmese peacock softshell turtle does with its head is spectacularly cool
The Burmese peacock softshell turtle is the best animal you’ll learn about this week.
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OPINION: bromadialone will obliterate mice, but it’ll poison eagles, snakes and owls, too
Scientists are warning against the use of bromadialone due to its terrible affects on Australian wildlife.