Science & Environment Archives - Page 72 of 78

A short history of the universe

Leading astronomers David Malin and Fred Watson explain the Big Bang through to the edge of our knowledge.

Sporadic heavy rains bring a slow tide of change to parched lands in the Murray-Darling basin.

A devastating mite infestation threatens to wipe out honeybee colonies, but a stealth force is at work to combat it.

Just as the ocean is revealing its mysteries, we’re finding out how delicate its many ecosystems are.

We go behind the scenes to see what it takes to make realistic animatronic dinosaurs come to life.

Some brave Australians have created a scorching chilli that’s too hot to handle without protective gear.

Tsunamis have occurred through history, but there is still much to learn about them. Here are the basics.

Here are the ten biggest tsunamis in recorded history, ranked by the devastation they wrought.

Young animals often face a harsh entry into the world. Here’s a turtle hatchling’s perspective of life in the sea.

Here are the 10 biggest earthquakes detected since records began.