Climate
Microbes in bark ‘eat’ climate gases
The discovery means trees affect the climate in more ways than we previously realised.
Flora & Fauna
Fossils reveal wallabies were once wanderers
Modern rock wallabies seem to survive by sticking together in small areas, but fossils show they need to travel.
Science & Environment
When bushfires make their own weather
Bushfires can generate their own weather systems, which can then dramatically alter the spread and intensity of a blaze.
Space
Your 2026 stargazing guide
A red Moon, a blue Moon, a supermoon and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2026.
Flora & Fauna
Saving our darling devils
It has been 30 years since a deadly infectious cancer was first detected in the Tasmanian devil, threatening to send the species to extinction.
Flora & Fauna
Male dolphins with close friends age more slowly
New research has found strong social bonds slow biological ageing in male dolphins.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Keep it clean: The ultimate guide to outdoor water filtration systems
Here’s the low-down on water filtration and purification systems to keep you healthy and safe on your next outdoor adventure.
Biodiversity
Making conservation pay
Protecting properties through private conservation is reaping rewards for New South Wales farmers while helping to save species.
Biodiversity
Celebrating Australia’s merry, once-misunderstood native mistletoe
Once considered a ‘nasty’ parasite, Australia’s mistletoe is now hailed as a solution to biodiversity loss.