There's an island off the coast of Australia that runs on its own clock - and it's high time you visited. The post Take your time this winter. Visit Norfolk Island. appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Back in September 2022, NASA flew a half-tonne spacecraft head-on into a small asteroid at a velocity of 6km per second. The post Surprises from NASA’s asteroid-deflection test appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Three experts explain. The post Why scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response appeared first on Australian Geographic.
After six months hauling Shimoda’s Action X50 V2 up Kilimanjaro, through snow towards Everest Base Camp, and into numerous trendy airport lounges, our happy snapper Watto assesses whether this expandable modular backpack holds up when fully loaded. T...
Researchers are working with the world’s first ‘frog hospital’ to identify the cause of tumours in white-lipped and green tree frogs in Far North Queensland. The post Tumours in Queensland tree frog species investigated in new study appeared first...
The shearing shed is one of Australia’s oldest workplaces. But the people inside it – and the Merino wool they produce – may hold answers to some of the world’s newest problems. The post Where there’s wool, there’s a way appeared first on Australian...
"The ocean regulates climate, so how is it showing up in our decision-making?," asks ocean governance expert, Jas Chambers. The post Using the ocean without using it up appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Welcome to Blue Horizons, a monthly dive into ocean news, discoveries and adventures proudly supported by Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line. The post Blue Horizons Vol. 6 appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Researchers have observed bumblebees displaying “liking and disliking” behaviours by shaking their heads and wiping their mouths if they didn’t like food – and licking their lips if they did. These emotion-like behaviours – thought to only exist in m...
In 1916 and 1917 WWI conscription was defeated in two referendums. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: Conscription put to the vote appeared first on Australian Geographic.