Quick Quiz: 14 May 2025

The Illawarra Flame

What’s next for offshore wind? Scientists plot best path for people and planet

Associate Professor Michelle Voyer, one of the leaders of the Blue Energy Futures Lab at the University of Wollongong (UOW), is a co-author of the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s roadmap, titled Improving decision-making in relation to...

Genevieve Swart

6 minutes ago

Why fungi hunting is for everyone

Fungi are popping up everywhere right now. I’ve had a couple of rounded earthstars (Geastrum saccatum) burst up from under the clothesline. Side note: I often use common names, despite the confusion they can sometimes cause. I’m all about...

Amanda De George

10 hours ago

The Hare’s Foot Fern of happiness

In some cultures, carrying a rabbit’s foot has been considered to bring good luck. Perhaps it still is? I’ve certainly never tried carrying one around, but I’m always reminded of this bit of folklore when I see one of my favourite local ferns around...

Emma Rooksby

11 hours ago

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf: The danger of rock platforms

The Easter holiday weekend this year was one of the worst on record for coastal drowning in NSW, with six people tragically losing their lives. All were swept off rocks, and a breakwall at Wollongong Harbour, and some people were fishing. Questions...

Prof Rob Brander

11 hours ago