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Thursday 10 September 2026
190,000-year-old cave reveals how ancient human species lived and adapted
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Environment and Energy
The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservation
After 20 years of intense debate, the world looks set to have a treaty protecting marine life out beyond national waters
Environment and Energy
As Antarctic sea ice shrinks, iconic emperor penguins are in more peril than we thought
Emperor penguin populations are falling much faster than expected. Ice is melting beneath their chicks before they’re ready.
UOW expert commentary (3 June)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Environment and Energy, Research
Glaciers are melting faster than ever. The impact could be devastating
New analysis reveals glacier retreat will lead to loss of biodiversity as vital habitats for specialist species disappear
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
Ancient giant kangaroos stayed close to home. That made it easier for them to become extinct.
Game-changing new technology gives astounding insights into the lives of marsupial megafauna: what they ate, where they moved, how they died
Business and Economy, Environment and Energy
Here’s who topped the rankings in this year’s scorecard for sustainable chocolate
... and which confectionery giant refused to participate