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From warm to swarm: why insect activity increases in summer

While the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting an increase in the average temperature this summer, entomologists are forecasting an increase in insect activity.

History & Culture

The art of aeons

Emerging from the world’s oldest living culture, contemporary Aboriginal art has taken to the global stage to tell tales of ancient landscapes and storylines.

Science & Environment

How much coral has died in the Great Barrier Reef’s worst bleaching event?

Two-thirds of the corals in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef have died on in the reef’s worst-ever bleaching event, according to the latest underwater surveys.

Wildlife

Why is Australia so hopping mad?

Hopping is a particularly popular mode of transport among Aussie mammals, and with good reason.

Science & Environment

‘Galah’ to help capture millions of rainbows to map the history of the Milky Way

An Australian-led observing survey, called Galah, is undertaking the immense task of disentangling our galaxy’s story.

Science & Environment

Bright city lights are keeping ocean predators awake and hungry

Light pollution is changing the day-night cycle of some fish, dramatically affecting their feeding behaviour.

Wildlife

There are 14 wild orange-bellied parrots left – this summer is the last to save them

Researchers are planning to monitor orange-bellied parrot nests all summer to make sure they raise chicks successfully.

Science & Environment

NASA astronaut Terry Virts talks about what he learnt in space

Terry Virts has spent 200 days in space, been commander of the ISS, and taken more photos of Earth from space than any other person. He shares his photos, as well as things he’s learnt watching the world from afar.