Read the latest opinion articles inspired by science.

Atlas moth on leaves

Saving species starts at home: how you can help Australia’s 1,000 threatened invertebrates

Sadly, almost 1,000 Australian invertebrates are threatened with extinction and need protecting.

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Siding Spring at night
Tue, 29 May 2018

About once a week, I’m the one to gently explain that the star name bought to honour someone's memory is not officially recognised.

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Aerial view of Canberra showing buildings and shine dome.
Wed, 23 May 2018

The phrase “sold out stadium shows” is not often synonymous with science. Unless of course you are Professor Brian Cox.

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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Mon, 21 May 2018

While urbanisation presents a number of opportunities, it also poses a number of complex challenges.

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Aerial view of University Avenue showing buildings and trees.
Wed, 11 Apr 2018

A loophole in the law could spell disaster for threatened species that rely on bush rock.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings and ovals.
Fri, 06 Apr 2018

Decision-makers need to be more aware of the role of disturbances in degrading ecosystems.

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Modern building on University campus
Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Associate Professor Jamie Pittock explains why effective management of the Murray-Darling Basin is essential for Australia’s water future.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings, and looking towards Canberra city..
Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Canberra's living infrastructure will need to adapt with the city's growing population, writes Professor Peter Kanowski.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2017

90% of Australians feel science has made life easier. But we're a complex nation when it comes to the finer details of how we view science and scientists.

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Tue, 13 Jun 2017

This short video puts recent climate change and carbon dioxide emissions into the context of the past 800,000 years.

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