Southern Australia is freezing: How can it be so cold in a warming climate?
People living in southern Australia won't have failed to notice how cold it is. Frosty nights and chilly days have been the weather for many of us since the start of July.
People living in southern Australia won't have failed to notice how cold it is. Frosty nights and chilly days have been the weather for many of us since the start of July.
Environment
Jul 5, 2024
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You would have learned about the "water cycle" in primary school—water's journey, from evaporation to rainfall to flowing in a stream or sinking into the ground to become groundwater.
Earth Sciences
Jun 25, 2024
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It's no secret Aussies love to surf. It's one of our favorite pastimes, but it turns out riding the perfect wave offers more than just the ultimate thrill—it also provides a major boost to the economy, according to new ...
Economics & Business
Jun 19, 2024
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The six turtle species that call Australia home appear to have few similarities at first. Some turtles are large, others are much smaller. Some turtles are herbivores, others enjoy a varied diet. Unfortunately, their threats ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2024
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A team of researchers from the University of Exeter have shone fresh light on the causes of Oceanic Anoxic Event 2—which saw severe global warming and ocean acidification across the Earth around 94 million years ago. The ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 17, 2024
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Australia contains some of the world's most biologically diverse and carbon-dense native forests. Eucalypts in wet temperate forests are the tallest flowering plants in the world and home to an array of unique tree-dwelling ...
Environment
Jun 16, 2024
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Australia has a long history of bushfires. The 2019-2020 Black Summer was the worst in recorded history. But was that the worst it could get?
Earth Sciences
Jun 13, 2024
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A decline of natural tree hollows is forcing arboreal mammal numbers to fall, according to a new study exploring why these species are disappearing in Northern Australia.
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2024
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Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are vital tools to help us make cuts to the 36 billion tons of greenhouse gases we emit each year.
Environment
Jun 6, 2024
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The increase in tropical cyclone frequency and intensity due to climate change could lead to dramatic declines in seabird populations, suggests a paper published in Communications Earth & Environment. The authors' conclusion ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 6, 2024
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