In a bleak milestone for our planet, it has been confirmed that last year’s global average surface temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
A mega study involving over 100 scientists has uncovered some startling findings into how the megafires that tore through Australia’s forests in 2019-2020 impacted animals and plants.
Safeguarding landscapes less impacted by climate change can help secure biodiversity, argues environmental biologist Gunnar Keppel.
Australia is enduring harsher fire seasons, more ocean heatwaves and sea-level rise.
What started as a study to better understand how lobsters prey on sea urchins instead discovered sharks also predate on the pest.
It’s winter in Australia, but as you’ve probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. The top temperatures over large parts of the country this weekend were well above average for this time of year.
A historic gathering of 68 polar bears has been seen, for the first time, feeding on a whale carcass in the Arctic.
What started as a mock grant proposal by three students at the University of Melbourne has become an opportunity to preserve an ancient culture under threat.
Contemporary marine park management is infused with traditional knowledge to tackle new threats on the Great Barrier Reef.
Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions.