Climate
Environment
Taking a punt on Melbourne Cup weather
In the time it takes 24 horses to run 3.2 kilometres, Melbourne’s weather can change from hot northerly winds to freezing southerly gales. Here’s why
Sciences & Technology
Going back to the future for food crops
New sensing techniques can detect drought tolerance in ancient relatives of wheat and barley. Making it possible to use these traits to breed new food crops for a warmer world
Sciences & Technology
When it’s hot in the city, let green spaces do the sweating for you
Everyone needs access to urban green spaces, not just those in more affluent areas
Sciences & Technology
Creating digital twins to save our cities
Digital technologies that allow experts to better predict future city environments may be a key tool in sustainable urban design
Health & Medicine
The satellite data mapping Australia’s new climate extremes
New research is combining data from satellites to help us better anticipate and adapt to climate change and extreme weather in Australia
Sciences & Technology
Women’s participation is crucial to fight climate change
For a sustainable future we need to bring women and girls to the forefront of the fight against climate change - a shift from the most affected by climate disasters to key players in energy transition
Sciences & Technology
Dengue-blocking mosquitoes here to stay
Mosquitoes carrying anti-viral bacteria show remarkable stability a decade since their release in field trials. New strains have now been developed to help future-proof dengue control
Sciences & Technology
Under the Microscope
A sustainable future for women in science
After a career break, Dr Anne-Marie Tosolini is now researching forests that grew in Antarctica around 56 million years ago, providing important data for Earth’s future climate
Environment
Local climate action blocked by foreign relations laws
Federal foreign relations laws are hindering efforts Australian state and local governments are making toward meeting global climate targets
Environment
To limit future flooding in Sydney, COP26 pledges need action
Weather events that led to Sydney’s 2021 floods will likely increase by 80 per cent by the end of the 21st Century under both high and moderate emissions scenarios.