A guide to the flying-foxes of Australia
Australia’s flying-foxes are vital pollinators of our flowering forests and a raft of species, humans included, rely…
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Stargazing in broad daylight
Astronomers at Macquarie University have pioneered a new technique for observing celestial objects during the day,…
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Awakening a sleeping language
Thomas Watson was devastated when he discovered his traditional language, Gangulu, was no longer spoken, but his grief…
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What your school textbook didn’t tell you about the Earth’s orbit
Earth, the Sun and a bike wheel: why your high-school textbook was wrong about the shape of Earth’s orbit. The post What…
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OPINION: The real natural history of our tall, wet forests
History and science reveal the true story of mountain ash forests and should inform best management practice for these…
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AG Society update: Wingthreads mission complete
On 20 September 2023 scientist, author and artist Amellia Formby completed a circumnavigation of Australia in a…
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Is the “echidnapus” the Rosetta Stone of early mammal evolution?
The chance discovery of a long-forgotten tray of fossils in the collections of the Australian Museum has highlighted a…
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The North Face Terrain Vista 3L Pro Jacket: Tested
The Terrain Vista 3L Pro shows how smart design and attention to detail can result in a reliable outer-shell jacket…
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