Science & Environment
Can we use native plants to predict floods?
Ecologist Dr Matt Prescott describes how native plants can be harbingers for extreme weather events.
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Cassowaries hit hard by cyclone aftermath
Endangered cassowaries are struggling to find food in the wake of last week’s Cyclone Yasi.
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The biggest cyclones in recorded history
Hang on to your hats! Here’s our rundown of some truly monumental cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons.
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True force of Yasi may never be known
Because there were no gauges where Cyclone Yasi made landfall, there are no direct measures of its strength.
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Cyclones: facts and figures
What are cyclones, how do they form and what do the categories mean?
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Rare ‘shining’ clouds linked to climate change
Rare noctilucent, or ‘shining at night’ clouds have been captured by a NASA researcher.
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World’s first live flood test yields vital data
A Queensland scientist boldly braved the floodwaters to carry out a unique flood modelling experiment.
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Historical treasures escape worst of Qld flood
Good disaster plans have averted the destruction of almost all important historic artefacts in Queensland.
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Water quality concerns plague Queensland
The masses of contaminants in the floodwater in Queensland are posing threats to health and ecosystems.
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Brisbane floods: did the dams work?
As Brisbane cleans up its murky waters, the community wonders how well the dams worked.