Last updated 17/07/2008Latest In Depth

Sunfish seekers

Scribbly Gum While southern Australia shivers through winter one of our strangest marine neighbours heads north like any other sensible sun seeker. At this time of year, Bali is one of the few places in the world where you can swim with the elusive sunfish.more'Sunfish seekers'
Thursday, 17 July 2008Tags: marine-biology, zoology, fish, australia, scribblygum

On-board weddings leave marriage all at sea

Great Moments in Science Someone who's achieved the distinguished post of ship's captain has usually risen through the sailor's ranks. But Dr Karl wonders if they have the authority to assist in 'tying the knot'.more'On-board weddings leave marriage all at sea'
Tuesday, 15 July 2008Tags: marriage, religion-and-beliefs, christianity, judges-and-legal-profession, laws, rites-and-ritual, greatmomentsinscience

Are impact craters always circular?

Ask an Expert If meteorites impact the Earth at an angle, why are impact craters always circular and not elliptical?more'Are impact craters always circular?'
Thursday, 10 July 2008Tags: astronomy-space, earth-sciences, geology, physics, askanexpert

Is a Hummer really better than a Prius???

Green Guru It was on Boston Legal so it must be true!more'Is a Hummer really better than a Prius???'
Wednesday, 09 July 2008Tags: alternative-energy, climate-change, energy, road-transport, greenguru

Nursery rhyme's origins all fall down

Great Moments in Science A number of nursery rhymes purport to be historical retellings of actual events. But one very famous verse doesn't match up with the tale we're told. Dr Karl is finding the reason behind the rhyme.more'Nursery rhyme's origins all fall down'
Tuesday, 08 July 2008Tags: books-literature, history, english-literature, diseases-and-disorders, infectious-diseases-other, medical-history, greatmomentsinscience

Green TVs?

Green Guru What to look for in a new tvmore'Green TVs?'
Monday, 07 July 2008Tags: energy, greenguru

Greening your loo

Green Guru Toilet cleaning goes green at work.more'Greening your loo'
Monday, 07 July 2008Tags: water-pollution, environmental-health, greenguru

Which cups???

Green Guru Styrofoam cups are out - what's a tea lady to do?more'Which cups???'
Thursday, 03 July 2008Tags: recycling-and-waste-management, greenguru

Tunguska: 100 years of wondering

Indepth Feature One hundred years ago, an explosion bigger than an atomic bomb blasted Tunguska, Siberia. We still don't know what caused it, but there are plenty of theories!more'Tunguska: 100 years of wondering'
Thursday, 03 July 2008Tags: astronomy-space, earth-sciences, physics, russian-federation

Flipper fondness down to PR pranks

Great Moments in Science Dolphins are very cute and seemingly cuddly. But, according to Dr Karl, ya'd bettter watch your back when you're out in the water with 'em.more'Flipper fondness down to PR pranks'
Tuesday, 01 July 2008Tags: animal-attacks, animals, marine-biology, mammals, greatmomentsinscience