Jano Gibson

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

Researchers on Australia's Antarctic icebreaker say some of the sea creatures they have been collecting could be new to science. The RSV Nuyina is partway through a 60-day voyage to the edge of the icy continent — it's first mission dedicated solely to marine science. The expedition is primarily focused on understanding the impact that warmer waters are having on the Denman Glacier, the fastest melting glacier in East Antarctica.

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

Scientists are trying to identify the best crops and farming techniques for future space travel to the Moon and Mars. They believe mushrooms could be the perfect crop as they can be grown rapidly in confined spaces and provide many health and culinary benefits. Astronauts will try to grow oyster mushrooms in space for the first time when SpaceX's Fram2 mission launches next week.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

RSPCA Australia has withdrawn its certification from salmon farming giant Huon Aquaculture following the release of a video that showed workers putting live fish into bins with dead fish. WARNING: This story contains video content depicting animal cruelty which may cause distress. The drone footage, captured by the Bob Brown Foundation, shows live salmon being placed in crates with dead fish and then sealed.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

Scientists have expressed alarm after Antarctic sea ice again fell to a near-record low in recent days. It comes as a new study shows the system is undergoing a significant "structural change". Experts say repeated reductions in sea ice could have global consequences. Antarctic sea ice has again fallen to a near-record low as a new study shows the system is undergoing a significant "structural change".

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jano Gibson

China says there is no "geopolitical motive" behind the ongoing expansion of its operations in Antarctica, including newly lodged plans for a seasonal station on the icy continent. More than 50 countries operate research bases across Antarctica, including Australia, which has three permanent stations. China, which established its first permanent station in 1985, has grown its footprint to five research bases.