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Building a culture of cycling is essential, especially where bike use is low. A global movement of community bike workshops, also known as bike kitchens, can help. Simon Batterbury, Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne Alejandro Manga, PhD candidate, Drexel University Matthias Kowasch, Professor of Didactics in Geography, Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark Ruth Lane, Associate Professor in Human Geography, Monash University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Once the larvae turn into adult moths, they never eat again. Ying Luo, PhD Candidate at the Research School of Biology, Australian National University Andreas Zwick, Molecular Systematist, CSIRO Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

What if we could help threatened marsupials evolve to survive foxes and feral cats? Katherine Moseby, Associate Professor, UNSW Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Unfortunately, it’s likely you brought them home yourself. Most pantry moth infestations probably start when we inadvertently bring home eggs and caterpillars in our dried foods. Tanya Latty, Associate professor, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

For a long time the roof has been an afterthought in urban design, but the future is definitely looking up. Katie Pickles, Professor of History, University of Canterbury Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Continents colliding, mountains rising and falling, and remarkable strength. The story of Australia’s most iconic mountain is truly magical. Melanie Finch, Lecturer in Structural Geology and Metamorphism, Monash University Andrew Giles, Assistant lecturer, Monash University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Dogs can only sweat on their paw pads, which is not a lot of use when it comes to shedding body heat. Melissa Starling, Postdoctoral researcher, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Maggots are misunderstood, and we should see past the “yuck” factor and appreciate what these unique organisms can do for us. Michelle Harvey, Associate Professor, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Most people continue using their car because it’s convenient, but few consider the full cost of depreciation and maintenance. Carbon dioxide emissions rarely factor in people’s choice of transport. Ralph Sims, Emeritus Professor, Energy and Climate Mitigation, Massey University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Australia has thousands of beaches which differ greatly, from huge tides to high energy to recurring sinkholes. Hannah Power, Associate Professor in Coastal and Marine Science, University of Newcastle Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

No country has a higher diversity of sharks than Australia. That means we have a special responsibility to protect them. Peter Kyne, Senior Research Fellow in conservation biology, Charles Darwin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Blackwood’s main claim to fame is its magnificent dark and durable timber. But let me introduce you to the tree, a stunning wattle with Christmas-green foliage. Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Commercial flights could one day be propelled by sustainable fuels, renewable energy or hydrogen propulsion – but big challenges remain. Emma Rachel Whittlesea, Senior Research Fellow, Griffith University Tim Ryley, Professor and Head of Griffith Aviation, Griffith University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

It’s a great time to buy sustainable Australian seafood, from cheaper lobster to farmed prawns and oysters. Here’s how. Carissa Klein, Associate professor, The University of Queensland Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Such tension has played out over many decades between agricultural communities and coal companies. We can avoid history repeating itself if we urgently set the right policies and laws in place. Madeline Taylor, Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Country by Bruce Pascoe and Bill Gammage is a dialogue between experts on First Nations ways of farming and agriculture. It is also a call to Australia to look after Country better. Taylor Coyne, Doctoral Candidate, UNSW Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Severe coastal flooding inundated islands in the Pacific last week, including the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. It’s a taste of things to come. Shayne McGregor, Associate Professor, and Associate Investigator for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, Monash University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The ‘SharkSmart’ approach, adopted by the Queensland government, aims to educate people to take responsibility for reducing shark bite risk by changing their own behaviour. But can humans change? Adam Smith, Adjunct Associate Professor, James Cook University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

A review of Australia’s illegal logging laws tests the Morrison government’s commitment to halting global forest loss. Margaret Young, Professor, The University of Melbourne Catherine E. Gascoigne, Research Affiliate, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Tree sunburn tends to occur during hot spring days or in early summer, when trees are full of moisture. So why does it happen? And which trees are most vulnerable? Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.