Two new Australian scorpion species named as scientists hunt for missing 90 per cent
Less than 10 per cent of Australian scorpions are known to science; two new species have just been added to the list.…
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Find your way: Outdoor navigation with a map and compass
Navigation of the world’s wild places using a compass and paper map is a must-have skill. With it, you’ll always find…
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Too hot to handle: rising temperatures proving too much for endangered numbats
New research using thermal imaging has found numbats can’t handle the heat, even during short bouts of activity in the…
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The Varroa mite is here to stay
After spreading through most of Earth’s honeybee populations, the parasite known as the Varroa mite (Varroa…
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OM System OM-1 camera: Tested
The OM System OM-1 promises quality images in the most extreme environments. We drag it through the dirt, literally,…
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Desert voyager: modern-day explorer Denis Bartell OAM remembered
No matter how technologically interconnected we become or how many dusty old Aussie stock routes are sealed under…
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Australia’s unsung hero
Australian George Hubert Wilkins was highly regarded in the USA, where he was famous for his brave exploits, but he’s…
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Man’s best friend is also an important conservation ally
Dogs have been working with people for centuries. Think hunting dogs, herding dogs, police dogs or search and rescue…
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