Lessons from discovering the world’s leggiest animal
Naming a new species is the first step to protecting it – discovering the world’s first “true” millipede deep underground in Western Australia reminds us of the thousands of species…
What will you come out for?
Would a death threat stop you from sticking to your principles? Lynn MacLaren knows there’s a cost to not standing up for what you know is right and true: a…
How we can feed the next 2 billion people
Almost 40% of the world’s food never makes it to your plate – and the food we do grow has an enormous carbon footprint. Katarina’s good news is an inventive…
An orangutan showed me how to be a better human
A touching, true story reminding us that even great apes can teach us about being human. Holly’s beautiful and heartbreaking experience with a young orangutan shaped her life and has…
Meet the aliens of the deep – from one who’s been there
Dark, cold and dangerous – is it true that our deepest oceans are as unexplored as the moon? And are there monsters? Or is it a magical place of grandeur…
You should love termites – they’re the littlest Big Deal
Tiny termites are nature’s underground powerhouse and essential to our environment and the food on our plates. In this fascinating journey into the hidden world of the termite, you’ll find…
Are quokkas the happiest animals on earth?
Prepare for cuteness overload – social media can’t get enough of quokkas, and they’re certainly hopping around in Stephen’s funny and fascinating talk on the reality of the so-called “happiest…
How whale sharks swim like songbirds fly
New technologies are finally unlocking the magic of marine creatures whose lives, till now, have been mysteries. Ride the back of a sea turtle and a blue whale, and discover…
Coral reefs are a hellscape of fear – and that’s a good thing
You’ll never snorkel the same way again after you discover how fear is the engine for life on a coral reef. New research is showing how predators aren’t just a…
Young people can fight climate change – here’s how
A groundbreaking, youth-led democratic process is empowering young people to fight climate change. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Millennium Kids is forging a new way for young people to collaborate…