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Tag: Australia
Nature & Wildlife
Drowning in plastic on Christmas Island
A tropical paradise, Christmas Island is white sand, turquoise sea, coconut trees and all manner of extraordinary wildlife. But the future of all is in jeopardy, and a proliferation of ocean plastic is the villain.
Nature & Wildlife
World first: ‘treasure map’ shows rare ant hotspots and Australia’s crawling with ’em
Scientists have recorded rare ant hotspots and Australia is well and truly on the map.
Nature & Wildlife
Join CSI Australia to help save our native wildlife
The whole continent is about to be treated like a crime scene as thousands of people across the country begin searching for DNA from the nation’s animals.
Nature & Wildlife
Thousands of giant crabs amass off Australia’s coast. Scientists need your help to understand it
Spider crabs form huge underwater piles, some as tall as a person. These fascinating crustaceans are on a risky mission – to get bigger.
News
Don’t miss the super June Moon
The full Moon in June will be a supermoon. Set your sights on the night sky on Tuesday 14 June for a spectacular spectacle.
Climate
Planes, trains, automobiles: Here’s how electrifying all our transport options will help tackle climate change
When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you’ll picture a car. But there’s a quiet revolution going on in transport.
History & Culture
The Anzac Day stronghold you’ve never heard of: El Arish, Far North Queensland
Established as a settlement for soldiers returning from World War I, El Arish is awash in Anzac tradition.
Climate
The fagus is turning… but for how long?
As thousands flock to watch the annual ‘turning of the fagus’ in Tasmania, we ask just how much longer might it last?
Nature & Wildlife
Am I not pretty enough? Let’s give the good old yabby some love
A staple food for our iconic platypus, the humble yabby is far more important than we give it credit for.