Science and Technology
Eco-vandalism, furry bears and whales need saving, and Google gets starry
September is Save the Koala Month - an annual fundraising event organised by the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) focused on increasing public awareness of the dangers facing koalas and raising much needed money through the sale of black fake koala noses. read article »
As Greenpeace celebrates the 30th anniversary of its first Australian anti-whaling campaign, 3rd Degree looks at how far Greenpeace has come in its fight to 'Free Willy’ and keep the ocean giants safe. read article »
Google has launched Google Sky, an attachment to its satellite map program Google Earth. So now you can view the sky - not through an old-fashioned telescope, but through your personal computer. read article »
Australian woodlands, grasslands, forests, wetlands and ecosystems hosting thousands of native species are now reduced to a fraction of their original area, as broadscale land clearing activity continues. Destroyed wildlife, ruined farmlands and poisoned water supplies and land clearing are the greatest threats to Australia’s biodiversity. read article »
Solar energy comes from the sun. Everyday the sun sends out huge amounts of energy, so much that it radiates more energy in one second than people have used since the beginning of time. read article »
Thought an observatory was the only way to learn more about our night sky and surrounding solar system? Think again. Let me introduce you to Scitech's Horizon - The Planetarium. The newest, coolest way to learn all about Perth's night sky and the rest of the Universe. read article »
Some of us forget that there are hidden places in Perth that may be a lot more fun than going to a pub for a drink. Caversham Wildlife Park is one of those places.
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