We combed through old botanical surveys to track how plants on Australia’s islands are changing
Stories of how the data was collected were fascinating. Some people camped on islands for weeks. Some scaled cliffs or jumped ...
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Mountain Uplift, Topography Shape Deep Time Biodiversity
Rising mountains do more than reshape the landscape – they also drive evolutionary change, according to a new study. By simulating millions of years ...
NASA Image Reveals How Asteroid Transformed a Mountain
The 700–1,300 feet-wide space rock deformed rocks more than six miles from the impact site when it hit 600 million years ago.
Australia's environment shows signs of improvement, but ecosystems remain under threat
Australia's environment improved slightly in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of above-average conditions, but major ...
600 Million Years Ago, an Asteroid Strike Shook the Planet – And Its Effects May Still Linger
Around 600 million years ago, Earth was home to strange, soft-bodied sea creatures, but a powerful asteroid impact in what is ...