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Arc’teryx Norvan LD 2 trail running shoes: Tested
The Arc’teryx Norvan LD 2 trail running shoes promise plenty of support in a lightweight and tough package. We test them on the trails.
Category: News
News
Forests fight back after bushfire infernos
An expert review of forest recovery science has found 70 per cent of plant species within eucalypt forests survive bushfires.
News
Researchers decode Aussie lungfish genome
German and Austrian biologists say they have cracked the genetic code of the Australian lungfish, which is considered to be a “living fossil”.
News
Wollemi: Ancient trees get NSW bushfire protection
‘Dinosaur trees’ declared an asset of international significance, making it easier for government to protect them from bushfires.
Nature & Wildlife
Rare pink flannel flowers bloom after bushfires
Pink flannel flowers bring a ray of hope and renewal to bushfire-ravaged country.
News
Birds that play with others have the biggest brains – and the same may go for humans
‘Bird brained’ takes on a whole new meaning thanks to the latest research.
News
Doggone it: Tassie tiger skull most similar to wolves, not other Aussie marsupials
New research discovers surprising detail about the thylacine’s evolution.
News
Sea lion diagnosed with tuberculosis triggers public health concerns
An Australian sea lion has been reported with tuberculosis in South Australia.
Nature & Wildlife
National icon, the platypus, declared a threatened species in Victoria
A new citizen science project using eDNA technology to map the distribution of platypuses in Victoria will hopefully help reverse declines.
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The North Face Ultra Fastpack IV Mid Futurelight: Video gear test
The North Face Ultra Fastpack IV Mid Futurelight shoes prove you don’t need to go heavy for a reliable hiking boot. Check our video review to see how tough they are.