The displays were caused by a geomagnetic storm with the sun sending a series of particles towards Earth. These charged particles interacted with Earth’s magnetic field, producing the bright colours ...

The phenomenon was visible to the naked eye, thanks to clear skies. Australia's southeastern regions were treated to a breathtaking spectacle of the Aurora Australis, ushering in the new year with ...

Charlene Nguyen was lucky enough to capture the stunning aurora australis as it made a rare appearance in Mandurah, Western Australia late on New Year's Day. It's hard to believe, but these ...

Tasmania has welcomed the new year with a spectacular display of the Aurora Australis. The vibrant green and purple lights were visible in the sky across the island from 11:30pm on New Year’s Day to ...

Pinks and purples of the Aurora Australis shimmered in the clear night sky, visible to the naked eye after a solar storm. These stunning photographs were taken in Mandurah by The West Australian’s ...

Mostly clear skies combined with a severe geomagnetic storm to produce a vibrant aurora australis that was clearly visible to the naked eye. The strength and positioning of the storm meant it ...

The findings highlight the fact that many species of great whales, such as southern right whales, may have much greater longevity potential than previously thought. According to the authors, this ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and ...

The project was originally proposed by British company Australis Energy. German group Skyborn Renew­ables – which is involved in ­operating or under-construction wind farms in Germany ...

To get around these challenges, Breed and his team analyzed whale tracking data of southern and North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) collected over four decades. From 1979 to 2021 ...