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Travel With Us: Raja Ampat & Spice Islands
The rich history and diverse marine life of Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands are brought to life on this 18-night expedition cruise.
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Science & Environment
Chasing the Sun
With visions of a more sustainable future, teams from across the globe drive from Darwin to Adelaide in futuristic solar-powered vehicles, in one of the world’s most gruelling innovation and engineering competitions.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: Assisted migration
1832: Aid to encourage migrants to Australia begins.
Dr Karl: Need to Know
Dr Karl: Renewables and agriculture can coexist
Electricity and agriculture is not an ‘either/or situation’, argues Dr Karl.
News
OPINION: Moving on migration
A recent international report revealed that many of Earth’s great animal migrations are under threat, including some in Australia’s own backyard, writes biodiversity and conservation expert Dr Lily Bentley.
Opinion & Analysis
OPINION: Leading by example
Biodiversity expert Brendan Wintle asks, Could Australia’s appalling extinction record prevent us from hosting the next global climate summit?
Astronomy
Where did the Geminid meteors come from?
Every year, I receive a celestial birthday present. No, it’s not because of any secret insider connection with the universe, but a simple coincidence that on the day in question – 14 December – Earth ploughs through a swarm of dusty particles, which results in a shower of bright meteors.
Opinion & Analysis
OPINION: Recalling the inferno
There’s no better motivation for leaving fossil fuels in the ground than the scars left by Black Summer, writes emergency management expert, Brenton Keen.
Travel
West side story
Western Australia’s Coral Coast is a nature-lover’s Eden. This 1200km road trip is a masterclass in how to do it right.
Astronomy
Nature’s magnifying glass
Researchers are studying gravitational lenses to find out what dark matter is made of.