News
Aussie adventurers sail the Northwest Passage
Australian Geographic Young Adventurer of the Year, Chris Bray and partner Jess have sailed the Northwest Passage.
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Nature & Wildlife
Sea lions: how they beat the bends
Scientists have shed light on a mystery: how diving mammals hunt the depths for food without getting the bends.
Nature & Wildlife
Native wasp is arch enemy of redback spider
A wasp collected on Captain Cook’s voyage in 1770, but largely forgotten since, has been found to prey on redback spiders.
Nature & Wildlife
Little penguins in Sydney get check-up
Sydney’s little penguins got a check-up and the population is stable, say experts.
Biodiversity
Indian myna driving native bird decline
The first detailed survey on the impact of the Indian myna shows it is causing declines in nine species of Australian birds.
Photography
Best science photos of 2012 awarded
An image of humpback whale sex is among top science and nature photos from the 2012 Eureka Prizes.
Biodiversity
Aboriginal conservation in Arnhem Land
These Indigenous Protected Areas are stunning landscapes in Australia’s Top End.
Science & Environment
Birds a twitter: social networkers better off
Tit birds are more successful at foraging food when they’re more socially connected, researchers have found.
Science & Environment
Dinosaur jackpot in Queensland
A new dig site with many bone fragments of multiple dinosaur species has been uncovered in Queensland.
Science & Environment
Vale Neil Armstrong: space pioneer dies
Space has lost one of its shining stars, says Fred Watson.