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Iguanas floated to Fiji millions of years ago on an unprecedented raft journey, scientists say
Most iguanas live in the Americas. But scientists have found evidence some floated to Fiji, likely snacking on their raft ...
ArchitectureAU11d
Yes, Australia needs new homes – but they must be built to withstand disasters in a warmer world
Recent severe weather events have underscored the growing vulnerability of Australian homes. Our country urgently needs a ...
The Saturday Paper7dOpinion
‘Country’ is a learning needed in Australia’s urban planning
The destruction of more than 10,000 homes in the Los Angeles fires is a powerful reminder that Australia needs a total ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN9d
Citizen Scientists Are Hitting the Streets of the Country’s Fastest-Warming Cities to Collect Detailed Temperature Data
The heat mapping of metros like Reno, Nevada, could be key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a cooler future ...
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Bhutan embarks on first-ever airborne mineral exploration to uncover valuable minerals
Bhutan has started its first-ever airborne mineral exploration with the arrival of two specialised helicopters. The ...
Opinion
'A Serious Wake-Up Call': Cyclone Alfred Exposes Weaknesses In Australia's Vital Infrastructure
Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has damaged homes and cars, flooded roads and gouged out beaches.</p ...
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on MSN9d
NASA-ISRO Mission to Map Farmland From Planting to Harvest
The NISAR mission will help map crops and track their development through the entire growing season. Using synthetic aperture radar, the satellite ...
Spatial Source10d
Supporting young and emerging professionals
The young and emerging professionals (YEP) cohort of Australia’s geospatial sector is perhaps its most important, as that is ...
JancisRobinson.com on MSN7d
Chile – now a fine-wine producer
The UK may be the best place to find fine Chilean wine but China is pressing hard. A slightly shorter version of this article ...
Mirage News1d
Earth Observer Editor's Corner: January
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Drone maps reveal scale of sand swallowed in cyclone
The aftermath of Cyclone Alfred's powerful storm surges, as captured by drones, show just how much sand has been swallowed up by the ocean. How long will this erosion last?