Environment

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Tornadoes to hit the East Coast

You may be surprised to learn that Australia annually experiences tornadoes powerful enough to lift cars and cattle into the air -here’s what you need to know about these towering twisters

Space

Martian meteorite oldest on Earth?

A Saharan meteorite is potentially Earth’s oldest known rock from Mars, with NASA scientists revealing that its chemistry provides clues there was liquid water on the planet 4.1 billion years ago

Animals

How vampire bats got a blood diet

Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that live on blood alone, with a low-fat, low-carb diet keeping these ‘living Draculas’ flying high in the night sky

Animals

French fungus to the rescue of little penguins

The CSIRO hopes a French fungus will be the answer to controlling a weed that is threatening the nesting sites of Victoria’s little penguins

Environment

Simultaneous heatwave at North and South Poles

A weather event has seen temperatures jump at opposite ends of the globe despite the Arctic and Antarctic regions being in opposing seasons

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Iconic Louvre reopens to visitors

The world’s most visited museum has been forced to close its doors after rioters barricaded the entrance, with shocking images emerging. Find out why France has been rocked by violent unrest

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Why dub a glacier ‘Doomsday’?

The Antarctic glacier twice the size of Tasmania could reshape the world’s coastlines. What do we know about the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ and how did it get its name?

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Hunt is on to eradicate fire ants

Biosecurity experts need Aussies on the lookout for invasive red fire ants, after the super stingers were detected in Sydney for the first time. Here’s why the tiny ants pose a massive challenge for us all

Environment

Tiny Fijian bee faces extinction

A very wee bee the size of a grain of rice was discovered just two years ago in the trees of the island nation. But researchers believe that 99 per cent have already vanished – what is happening?

Animals

Snakes sneak into Aussie airport

Why do dozens of snakes decide to visit this central Australian airport each summer? Turns out the cool ‘human habitat’ is the perfect place for snakes to shelter from the hot, summer sun

Animals

Aussie state swarmed by moths

Millions of bogong moths have become lost in the bright lights of the city after being blown off course during their yearly migration – but experts say the swarm is great news for the environment

Health

Chemicals found in our fresh food

A new report shows some supermarket staples contain traces of pesticides. Find out which foods Aussie families stock up on each week may be tainted and how to reduce your exposure

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World map more than meets the eye

Australia will now look bigger on the world map after the UN voted to change the way the Earth is projected into map form. Let’s take a look at maps and how they shape our world view

Animals

Aussie boy’s snake handling stuns

This Aussie boy shocked thousands of viewers after footage of him moving a python went viral, but experts say even non-venomous snakes should never be handled. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Bilby breeding a stunning success

Once pushed to just 10 per cent of their former range, greater bilbies are making a comeback as new figures show the success of Taronga’s breeding program just in time for National Bilby Day

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Twin Towers endure 25 years on

It has been 25 years since the most significant terrorist attack in modern history robbed New York City of the ‘jewel in its crown’, the Twin Towers, yet the legacy of the iconic buildings still stands

History

Has Noah’s ark been found?

Researchers say they believe they have found relics that suggest a large ark buried near Turkey’s Mount Ararat, but could it really be the fabled ark of Noah?

Society and Culture

Who was the Crocodile Hunter?

Larrikin croc wrangler Steve Irwin has been lovingly remembered on the 20th anniversary of his passing, with daughter Bindi and son Robert leading the tributes to the wildlife conservationist

EXPLAINERArts

Beacon of hope after flood tragedy

Religious pilgrims visiting one of the world’s holiest mountains were among those who lost their lives after the glacier collapsed at the Nepal-Tibet border, inspiring Mark Knight’s symbolic tribute

Animals

Possum hitches a ride on boy

When a baby possum climbed the leg of an Australian schoolboy on his way to class, students and staff knew exactly how to help the cute critter. Watch the funny footage and see what happened