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Nov
26
2025

Dr Rebecca Davies: Saturn’s Disappearing Rings and the Hunt for Life Beyond Our Solar System

Environment, Natural Sciences, Science

Saturn’s iconic rings are turning edge-on and almost invisible, just as astronomers uncover new clues about rogue planets, life-supporting moons ...

Nov
16
2025

Dr Rebecca Davies: Little Red Dots, Monster Flares and Aussie JWST Brilliance

Environment, Natural Sciences

JWST’s “little red dots,” the brightest black-hole flare ever, and an Australian fix that sharpened the space telescope’s vision. Rebecca ...

Nov
7
2025

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Sneezes, Itches and Allergies Explained

Diet and Nutrition, Environment, Health

Spring in Australia means pollen, sneezes and endless antihistamines, but what’s really happening inside our immune system when allergies hit? Associate ...

Oct
18
2025

Dr Martin Jucker: Antarctica’s Sudden Warming

Environment, Natural Sciences, Science

Temperatures 35°C above normal in the stratosphere over Antarctica sound dramatic for good reason. Atmospheric scientist Martin Jucker explains sudden ...

Sep
28
2025

Sean Dooley: Bird of the Year and Melbourne’s Gardens

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences

From cheeky lorikeets to kookaburras in the city, Melbourne’s gardens are alive with birdsong. Sean Dooley from BirdLife Australia joins ...

Sep
28
2025

Dr Kate Mason: When Homes Make Us Sick

Consumer Affairs, Environment, Health, Personal Safety

From mould and damp to noise, air quality, and design, our homes can have a greater impact on our health ...

Sep
19
2025

Dr Rebecca Davies: Alpha Centauri’s Secrets and a Comet Older Than Earth

Environment, Natural Sciences, Science

Could our nearest star neighbour be hiding a planet with moons fit for life? And what can a 3-billion-year-old comet ...

Sep
12
2025

Sophie Gray: Jabulani the Rhino at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences

Werribee’s “miracle” rhino is now a 730-kilo “toddler” with horns pushing through and plenty of attitude. Savannah Keeper Sophie Gray ...

Sep
8
2025

Chloe Foster: ‘The Rookie Gardener’

Education, Environment, Natural Sciences, Society & Culture

Killed a few too many pot plants? Chloe Foster’s new book 'The Rookie Gardener' is a funny, practical guide to ...

Sep
8
2025

Dr Bhavna Middha: Forever Chemicals Ban

Environment, Health, Natural Sciences

Australia has banned just three “forever chemicals,” while Europe is pushing to outlaw all 14,000. Bhavna Middha explains what these ...