The strong connection between King Island’s people and its moonbirds is celebrated by an arts festival bringing culture and conservation together. The post Ever heard of a moonbird? appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Australia can claim more than its fair share of environmental blunders, but the introduction of cane toads (Rhinella marina) in 1935 surely ranks as one of the worst. The post Teaching toads: how we can save native species from cane toads appeared fi...
Using a sea kayak to explore remote parts of Antarctica’s coastline and view its unique wildlife adds an intimate feel to a visit to the White Continent. The post A private audience with the land of ice: Kayaking in Antarctica appeared first on Austr...
Stars are born from huge clouds of mostly hydrogen gas floating in space. The post Searching the stars: how scientists discovered 49 unknown galaxies appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The Southern Ocean is renowned for having the cleanest air on Earth. But the precise reasons why have remained a mystery, until now. The post Honeycomb clouds give the Southern Ocean the Earth’s sweetest air appeared first on Australian Geographic.
There’s more to Canberra than politics, as Dan Slater discovers on a four-day cycling loop of the nation’s capital. The post ACTing loopy: Cycling the Canberra Centenary Trail appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Daylight saving has 80 per cent support in Australia and a majority in every state. The post Why (most) Aussies love daylight saving appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Michael Smith is embarking on a high-flying marathon - recreating the legendary journey that became part of Australia's avaiation history a century ago. The post Around Australia Air Centenary: Michael Smith’s solo circumnavigation of the country app...
If astronomers ever needed something to gloat about with scientific colleagues in other fields, their ability to look directly backwards in time is an obvious candidate. The post A puzzle in the infant universe appeared first on Australian Geographic...
Award-winning flyer Michael Smith will recreate a significant milestone in Australia’s aviation history with a solo circumnavigation of the continent. The post Around the nation in 44 days appeared first on Australian Geographic.