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Science & Environment

Aerial photography of Victoria

Peter Virag, a self-taught photographer who’s lived in Melbourne since 2007, says that drone photography has the ability to capture striking perspectives of otherwise mundane subjects. Here, he shares with us the abstract patterns and vivid colours of parts of Victoria. instagram.com/peterviragphoto www.twitter.com/peterviragphoto

Science & Environment

An illustrated guide to Australia’s marvellous wattle

Wattles belong to the plant genus Acacia, which contains about 1350 species worldwide, including 1000 in Australia. Ranging from trees to minuscule shrubs, acacias dominate many of our landscapes. On the first day of spring is National Wattle Day, marking the moment in history when the Golden Wattle was made Australia’s official floral emblem.

Science & Environment

Gallery: The 2017 total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse swept across parts of the United States from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina, while a partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of South America, Africa, and Europe. While those of us living in the Southern Hemisphere weren’t treated to the views offered by the total eclipse, NASA managed to capture some spectacular images.