Science & Environment
The secret life of puddles
A puddles value to nature is subtle, but hugely important.
Tag: nature
News
What’s your favourite nature book?
The Wilderness Society launches Nature Book Week on Threatened Species Day, 7 September. Join Professor Tim Flannery and Rove McManus as they chat about Australia’s incredible native wildlife.
Science & Environment
Isolation has made me more aware of my surroundings
How well do you actually know the area you live in: the birds, trees and insects that inhabit it? Lauren Smith explores Olds Park at Penshurst.
Gear Test
Tested: Pioneering pack for trailblazers
Gear up for multi-day treks with Mountain Designs’ lightweight Pioneer 70 Technical Hiking Pack designed for the more advanced trailblazer.
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Experiencing nature in real life or nature virtual reality? Apparently, both work the same
You might have noticed that being in nature can improve your mood, so about experiencing nature virtual reality?
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What listening to nature can tell us about the health of our ecosystems
A team of scientists have developed the world’s first acoustic observatory, designed to analyse the health of our ecosystems by listening to the various croaks, wing flaps and splashes, or lack there of.
Dr Karl: Need to Know
The science behind the tides
There are about 120 different possible tides each day. There are tides that happen once a day, twice a day, three times a day, four times a day, and so on.
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Where the old things are: Australia’s ancient trees
Australia is home to some of the oldest trees in the world. But how do they live so long?
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Getting to know Australia’s diverse forests
From the karri forests of Western Australia to tropical rainforests in Queensland, Australia is spoilt for choice when it comes to forests – and International Day of Forests is a timely reminder of their value.