Vaping, or using electronic cigarettes, not only pollutes the surrounding air, it also creates a new contaminated e-waste stream.
In a landmark agreement, the world’s nations have agreed to set aside 30 per cent of the planet for nature by 2030.
It’s very rare to see a wild koala in a forest north of Townsville but, yes, they are there.
A rich diversity of snails in north-west Western Australia is sublime evidence of evolution in action.
As participation in freediving reaches new levels, we look at what’s driving the sport’s growing popularity.
Astronomer Professor Richard de Grijs from Macquarie University explains all the upcoming celestial events visible from Australia this year, and the best dates and times to see them:
The landscapes and wildlife of the Brindabellas, west of our national capital, provided inspiration for renowned Australian writer Miles Franklin.
Vultures, hyenas, and Tasmanian devils are highly efficient scavengers, able to locate and consume carrion rapidly, including the meat and bones. When we think of scavengers, these large carnivores are what comes to mind – not brushtail possums!
In the competitive world of cetacean courtship, male humpbacks are facing new social pressures.
An 11-day expedition through Australia’s alpine region has so far uncovered three new spider species, including a warrior huntsman with a shield on its chest.