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…
We showed a song was 10,000 years old – by looking underwater
Evidence of the first indigenous Australians has been hidden since the oceans rose – until now. Australia’s first underwater archaeological survey hasn’t just discovered a treasure trove of artefacts, but…
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…
I was a climate skeptic – the three things that changed my mind
How did climate skeptic Jacob become climate champion Dr Martin? Should we give up on climate skeptics? Jacob benefitted from three things people did that changed his mind. Jacob is…
How to understand climate modelling – and why you should care
Finally, a clear explanation of what a climate tipping point is! We hear about climate modelling and the predictions scientists make, but do you know how modelling is done? Shannon…
How your thoughts can protect sharks
Apex predators like sharks are struggling to survive alongside humanity. Even though Melissa has been bitten by a crocodile she has a positive message of how we can all change…
Discover exoplanets and supernovas from your backyard!
How can TG discover planets around other stars from his backyard? Surely you need enormous telescopes and computers out of the reach of amateur astronomers? Not so! TG bought his…