History & Culture
Australia’s most isolated people share their advice for keeping busy in lockdown
Bush Heritage reserve managers and field staff guide us through the uncertain months that lie ahead.
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News
This is why bats can carry deadly disease with little effect on their health
Understanding a bat’s immune system and replicating it in humans may just prevent disease outbreaks in the future.
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This is what the coronavirus pandemic can teach us about tackling climate change
Every aspect of our lives has been affected by the coronavirus. The global economy has slowed, people have retreated to their homes and thousands have died or become seriously ill.
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Is it safe to go bushwalking?
COVID-19 is casting doubt over a range of recreational activities as new government guidelines point us towards our living rooms and away from the great outdoors.
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Escaping the epicentre: my journey from Wuhan to Sydney
Professor Yan Zhang was at the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic that struck the city of Wuhan in January. This is his story.
Science & Environment
The Coronavirus outbreak is an important moment to finally address the illegal wildlife trade
There will be few positives to take from coronavirus. But the global pandemic may yet prove to be an important moment in the attempts to address the illegal wildlife trade.
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Birding at home is officially a thing and there has never been a better time to become a birder
Backyard birding may just be the answer to your boredom.
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Can the changes brought on by coronavirus help tackle climate change?
Coronavirus may just cause a slowdown of carbon dioxide emissions due to the reduction in energy consumption.