Australia’s flying-foxes are vital pollinators of our flowering forests and a raft of species, humans included, rely on that. The post A guide to the flying-foxes of Australia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Astronomers at Macquarie University have pioneered a new technique for observing celestial objects during the day, potentially allowing around-the-clock visual monitoring of satellites and greatly improving safety on Earth and in space. The post Star...
Thomas Watson was devastated when he discovered his traditional language, Gangulu, was no longer spoken, but his grief gave way to searching, a process that led thousands of kilometres around the world to an attic in Sweden. The post Awakening a slee...
Earth, the Sun and a bike wheel: why your high-school textbook was wrong about the shape of Earth’s orbit. The post What your school textbook didn’t tell you about the Earth’s orbit appeared first on Australian Geographic.
History and science reveal the true story of mountain ash forests and should inform best management practice for these crucial ecosystems. The post OPINION: The real natural history of our tall, wet forests appeared first on Australian Geographic.
On 20 September 2023 scientist, author and artist Amellia Formby completed a circumnavigation of Australia in a microlight aircraft. The post AG Society update: Wingthreads mission complete appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The chance discovery of a long-forgotten tray of fossils in the collections of the Australian Museum has highlighted a previously unknown “Age of Monotremes” that thrived while dinosaurs ruled the Earth. The post Is the “echidnapus” the Rosetta Ston...
The Terrain Vista 3L Pro shows how smart design and attention to detail can result in a reliable outer-shell jacket ideal for wild weather. The post The North Face Terrain Vista 3L Pro Jacket: Tested appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Kayak camping opens up a wider world of water-borne adventure for paddlers, whether that is exploring large estuaries, rivers or remote coastline. The post Paddle Pulse: Top 10 tips for kayak camping appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The sniffing talents of a dog breed usually employed to find truffles have been utilised for science. The post On the nose: wildlife detection dog successfully trained to find rare ‘finger’ fungus appeared first on Australian Geographic.