Climate Change
Education
Research
How learning grows in school gardens across the Indo-Pacific
School greening programs are bringing the latest research into classrooms – reshaping curriculum, teacher training and climate education in the Solomon Islands, Fiji and the Maldives
Environment
Research
Tracking the Antarctic ice most at risk of breakup and melting
The most extensive analysis of satellite records shows Antarctica’s marginal ice zone – the area of sea ice most affected by waves – is larger and more dynamic than previously thought
Sciences & Technology
Analysis
What is Godzilla El Niño?
The odds of a ‘monster El Niño’ developing this year are now as high as 80 per cent. But that is a risk factor not a definite forecast – a big El Niño does not necessarily mean a big dry for Australia
Politics & Society
Analysis
New Zealand is preventing climate justice by changing the rules at half time
Ahead of Mike Smith’s landmark case against New Zealand’s highest greenhouse gas emitters, new legislation may prevent any justice before a word is spoken
Sciences & Technology
Opinion
How David Attenborough changed the way we see the natural world
As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, we reflect on what makes him the world's most beloved conservation communicator and why his greatest lesson is making us care about the vanishing natural world
Sciences & Technology
Research
Tiny 'time capsules' reveal the true age and origins of the Twelve Apostles
Using the age of microfossils within limestone, scientists show for the first time how Australia’s iconic Twelve Apostles were lifted and tilted out of the sea over millions of years
Discussion & Debate
Q&A
Q&A: Is the world really running out of chocolate?
Climate change and disease have ravaged cacao crops for years, impacting chocolate production. Although our cacao alternatives are getting better, is it enough to fill the gap?
Environment
Research
Hooking big fish in warming oceans comes with a catch
Climate change and current fishing practices are causing fish to shrink. New research shows that leaving the biggest fish in the water may help soften the blow
Environment
Research
Small changes at home can help older Australians beat the heat
Home temperatures can affect our health and wellbeing, and older people can suffer the most. But small fixes can have big impacts
Environment
Research
What potoroo poo tells us about climate change
The endangered long-footed potoroo – a fungus-eating marsupial – is experiencing changes to its diet in a warming climate, which may impact the health and resilience of southeast Australian forests