Maralinga: ‘Field of thunder’
This year marks 40 years since the shocking truth about British nuclear testing in remote Australia was exposed by the…
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Perched in the ‘tree of life’: new study redefines understanding of all birds
After 10 years of work, the largest-ever study of bird genomes has produced a remarkably clear picture of the bird…
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Big water, fun times: 21 days on the Colorado River
Fancy a ride on one of the world’s greatest river trips through the Grand Canyon? It’ll be more than the view that…
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Five great walks in NSW and the ACT
Walking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Australia, with an abundance of foot-borne adventures in each…
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Am I a bad birder?
The state of ‘flow’ is hard to come by, but right now, I’m in it. The post Am I a bad birder? appeared first on…
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Pollution-trapping seagrass stores dangerous heavy metals
In Australia’s largest estuary, humble seagrass is the thin green line between safety and heavy-metal contamination. The…
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Electric cars could soon be cheaper as a battery price war begins
The main cost of an electric vehicle (EV) is its battery. The high cost of energy-dense batteries has meant EVs have…
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Out of this world: Australia’s $207 million commitment to space
The federal minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King, signed a A$207 million commitment with the…
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