The science of how eternal flames can naturally burn forever
When natural gas from deep underground reservoirs escapes from cracks in the rock, it can sometimes burn autonomously for ...
This penguin swam 2,000 miles to Australia—and we don't know why
As climate change bears down on Antarctica, understanding why some penguins end up meandering so far from their natural ...
What it's like to hike Australia's Great Ocean Walk
A multi-day trek along the Great Ocean Walk uncovers intriguing tales from Victoria’s maritime history and ends at one of its ...
How this Copenhagen restaurant is combining Danish ingredients and Korean techniques
At his Copenhagen restaurant, KOAN, chef Kristian Baumann channels his Danish upbringing and Korean roots to create ...
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The cartographic king
Having won multiple international awards and set an exceptional standard for mapping in Australia and worldwide, Australian Geographic’s head cartographer, Will Pringle, 80, passed away on 16 November ...
6 of the best beaches in Australia
With over 16,000 miles of coastline, Australia isn’t short of incredible beaches. We take a look at some of the best, whether ...
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Defining Moments in Australian History: Australia’s merino wool industry begins
Image credit: Australian Geographic Today Australia produces more than half ... Camden Park, Sydney. Image credit: National Museum of Australia In the 1820s, 5000 merinos were imported into the ...
9 ways to experience Sydney's great outdoors, from foraging to harbour kayaking
The capital of New South Wales has an array of urban adventures on its doorstep, with activities ranging from foraging walks and bridge climbs to harbour kayaking tours.
When is the right time to start a new habit—and actually keep it?
Forget New Year’s resolutions and other gimmicks. Experts say the best way to change your habits is to consider the so-called ...
This strange syndrome is linked to regular cannabis use—and cases have doubled
Nausea. Severe abdominal pain. Compulsive bathing. These are some of the hallmarks of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a ...
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Troubled waters: Australia’s freshwater fish are facing extinction
This makes us the sole custodians of remarkable creatures such as the ornate rainbowfish, the ancient Australian lungfish and the magnificently named longnose sooty grunter. So how are these national ...