VISIT Kakadu National Park and you will be greeted by the resonating honking from the thousands of magpie geese (Anseranas semipalmata) … More
Author: Rebecca Blackburn
The best locally owned establishments in Canberra
Five of the best independent boutiques and eateries to head to in Australia’s capital city. Black Fire Tapas and Pintxo … More
Could saving a rainforest in India prevent the next pandemic?
A TIGER pads into a reserve village in the Pilibhit region on the Indian Nepalese border searching for food. Villagers panic … More
Walking across Australia for a wager
In the early 1930s, a returned soldier walked from Sydney to Perth to win a bet. Published in Australian Geographic … More
A smart look at a city’s moving parts
Investigating how autonomous cars could reduce the number of vehicles on the road is just one of the many innovative … More
A greener home? There’s an app for that
Being a committed environmentalist does not automatically mean a smaller household footprint. But renovating could help. Published in Swinburne Research … More
Green signals good for marketing
Using renewable energy to make a product improves its consumer appeal, according to research from Swinburne University of Technology. … More
Getting robots to do our dirty work
Not so long ago robots were science fiction. Today, they are rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives. From … More
Sharpening vision in bionic eyes
Bionic eyes are being brought into sharper focus thanks to a PhD student at The University of Melbourne. Kerry Halupka, … More
Robotic arm to help stroke patients regain movement
A robotic arm is the key to a radical new stroke treatment, helping patients regain upper body movement. Associate Professors … More
