Australia’s threatened species

Since the time of Captain Cook exploring the east coast of Australia, hundreds of species have become extinct in Australia, including at least 50 bird and mammal species and more than 60 plant species. Read on to find out more…

9 October 2009

Science for sustainable reefs

Pollution, overfishing, coastal development and climate change are putting the world’s coral reefs under increasing pressure. With millions of people relying on them, how can science help make our reefs sustainable?

8 October 2009

Feeding the future: Sustainable agriculture

With the population exceeding 6.7 billion and growing by over 6 million a month, the need to protect agricultural land and to increase food production has become critical. Does sustainable agriculture have the answers?

Try this: Star power

Make your own star projector and have the constellation Scorpius shine on your ceiling and walls. Keep reading for step by step instructions…

Try this: Say “cheese”

Have you ever wanted to make your own cheese? Well read on to find out how?