Science & Environment
Eclipse chasing: four minutes of bliss
Australian astronomer Mark Rigby chases an eclipse all the way to Easter Island.
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Tassie devils get sanctuary in NSW
A captive breeding population of up to 900 disease-free devils is planned for the Hunter Valley.
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Risks to major rock art site debated
Controversial studies say the world’s largest rock art collection is not at risk from industry or weathering.
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Toxic mushrooms kill hundreds in China
The mysterious deaths of 400 people in China have been pinned on a tiny, innocuous-looking mushroom.
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Super-accurate computer clock created
Australian software that allows regular computers to keep time with incredible accuracy could improve everything from Skype to transport networks.
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Smaller, isolated reefs more vulnerable
If you’re a fish, you’re safer in a bigger, better connected reef, according to new research.
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National recycling scheme a step closer
A nationwide container deposit scheme which could recycle 11 billion bottles annually may be approved within a year.
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About the AG Society Awards
Recognising greatness since 1987, the Australian Geographic Society Awards are Australia’s longest running awards for adventure.
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Seed seekers bank on success
Roughly a quarter of all the world’s plant species face the threat of extinction and scientists are working hard to preserve the future of our nation’s flora.
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Native lizard gives cancer clues
Pregnant three-toed skinks could hold the key to how human cells turn cancerous, Australian scientists have found.