Month: November 2024

Celebrating Science and Nature in Sydney

This year, Sydney’s Science in the Swamp and Science in the Scrub fairs drew crowds of all ages to explore the wonders of science and nature in fun, interactive settings. Science in the Swamp Held at Centennial Park, Science in

Flying-foxes under threat: The effects of droughts and heat events

Hot Australian summers are tough on everyone – including our flying-foxes. Temperatures over 43°C can lead to heat-related fatalities in our big bats, but even at a few degrees below this they begin experiencing issues caused by heat stress. Heatwaves