In a ground-breaking research project, Australian reef scientists have released thousands of baby corals that could help restore damaged sections of the Great Barrier Reef into the future. The post World first: trials begin to seed the threatened Gre...
The end of the COP28 climate summit has seen representatives from nearly 200 countries agree to start reducing global consumption of fossil fuels to avert the worst of climate change, signalling the eventual end of the oil age. The post Climate chang...
A group of biodiversity researchers thought they’d find 200 species living in their inner-city house and yard. They were very wrong. The post Study finds urban backyard home to more than 1000 species appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Every year, I receive a celestial birthday present. No, it’s not because of any secret insider connection with the universe, but a simple coincidence that on the day in question – 14 December – Earth ploughs through a swarm of dusty particles, which...
Weighing in at around 130kg, with shining silver tentacles reaching almost 2m across, is the star of the Queensland Museum exhibition, Insect Agency. The post Celebrating nature’s underground architects appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The world isn’t doing enough to tackle climate change which could increase catastrophic weather conditions, experts warn following this year’s annual insight into how fossil fuel use is tracking globally. The post Australian scientist urges world to...
Following this ancient route with Coral Expeditions will open up a world of aquamarine water, pristine islands and myriad wildlife. The post In the wake of the Makassans appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The elusive Kangaroo Island western whipbird has been seen on the island's western habitat for the first time in four years, says the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. The post Endangered western whipbird returns to Kangaroo Island after bushfires app...
It was a blockbuster year for new outdoor gear and apparel in 2023. Here’s our pick of the best. And yep, it’s just in time for Christmas! The post Hot stuff: The best outdoor gear of 2023 appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Chris Turnbull wanted to run from Perth to Sydney for many reasons, from the challenge to simply having fun. So he did, and set a record time. The post On the record: Adventurer Chris Turnbull sets fastest-ever time for Perth-Sydney run appeared firs...