Australia"s fearsome "dinosaur bird" stares down extinction
With legs like a velociraptor and a striking neon blue neck, the southern cassowary cuts a fearsome figure in the rainforests of northeast Australia......»»
Bird flu virus from Texas human case kills 100% of ferrets in CDC study
H5N1 bird flu viruses have shown to be lethal in ferret model before. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Yui Mok) The strain of H5N1 bird flu isolated from a dairy worker in Texas was 100 percent fatal in ferrets used to model inf.....»»
Only 10% of Australia"s native plants can be bought as seed: How to make plantings more diverse
More than 52 million hectares of land across Australia is degraded. Degraded land lacks biodiversity and the natural balance of healthy ecosystems, making it unfit for wildlife or cultivation. This means we are losing the benefits that healthy ecosys.....»»
With So Much Bird Flu Around, Are Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Still Safe to Consume?
A food microbiologist explains why you shouldn’t worry about consuming poultry or dairy—so long as you take the right precautions......»»
New fossils show what Australia"s giant prehistoric "thunder birds" looked like
Until about 45,000 years ago, Australia was home to a giant flightless bird called Genyornis newtoni, which was 2 meters tall and weighed up to 230 kilograms......»»
Bizarre egg-laying mammals once ruled Australia—then lost their teeth
Finds may indicate what the common ancestor of the platypus and echidna looked like. Enlarge / The echidna, an egg-laying mammal, doesn't develop teeth. (credit: Yvonne Van der Horst) Outliers among mammals, monotremes l.....»»
First case of bird flu detected in Minnesota dairy cows
Bird flu has infected a Benton County dairy herd, marking the first confirmed detection of the virus in cows in Minnesota......»»
Tree hidey-holes key to helping slow declines of small mammals
A decline of natural tree hollows is forcing arboreal mammal numbers to fall, according to a new study exploring why these species are disappearing in Northern Australia......»»
UN chief urges fossil fuel ad ban as heat records pile up
Humans are as dangerous to Earth as the meteorite that drove dinosaurs to extinction, the UN chief said Wednesday, urging an end to fossil fuel ads after 12 months that were the hottest on record......»»
Elie Douna’s HomeBuildersReviews Set to Transform Australia’s Construction Landscape
In a groundbreaking move, Elie Douna, a veteran developer with over two decades of experience, is poised to disrupt the Australian construction industry with the upcoming launch of HomeBuildersReviews. This innovative platform aims to address the lon.....»»
Fighting fires from space in record time: How AI could prevent a repeat of Australia"s devastating wildfires
Australian scientists are getting closer to detecting bushfires in record time, thanks to cube satellites with onboard AI now able to detect fires from space 500 times faster than traditional on-ground processing of imagery......»»
Climate crisis puts Australia"s ski industry on slippery slope, but not all hope is lost
Australia's ski industry is at risk of major disruptions and shorter seasons if the current level of climate pollution continues, according to new modeling from Protect Our Winters Australia (POW) and The Australian National University (ANU)......»»
Elon Musk’s X defeats Australia’s global takedown order of stabbing video
Australia drops censorship fight threatening Musk’s X with $500K daily fine. Enlarge (credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor | FilmMagic) Australia's safety regulator has ended a legal battle with X (formerly Twitt.....»»
Most collapsed stars fully rotate in seconds: This one takes nearly an hour
Australian scientists from the University of Sydney and Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, have detected what is likely a neutron star spinning slower than any other ever measured......»»
Australia"s fearsome "dinosaur bird" stares down extinction
With legs like a velociraptor and a striking neon blue neck, the southern cassowary cuts a fearsome figure in the rainforests of northeast Australia......»»
The best EOFY deals in Australia for 2024 – Live now
The top online EOFY dealswe've spotted in Australia for 2024, including big discounts on TVs, laptops, robot vacs and more. Best EOFY laptop dealsApple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop – A$1,973 (was $2,099, 6% off)Asus Vivobook S EVO 14".....»»
How to watch Australia vs. Oman online for free
Live stream Australia vs. Oman in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world. TL;DR: Watch Australia vs. Oman in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere i.....»»
AI researchers warn of ‘human extinction’ threat without further oversight
The group of thirteen employees are calling for increased oversight and improved whistle blower protections in the industry to mitigate potential harms......»»
Penske Automotive Group completes purchase of two Australian Porsche dealerships
Porsche Centre Brighton and Porsche Centre Doncaster mark Penske Automotive's first retail automotive dealerships in Australia......»»
Australia"s "learning by doing" approach to managing large mines is failing the environment
High-profile legal disputes, such as the current case between coal giant Adani and the Queensland government, show Australia's approach to managing large mining projects is flawed......»»
New analysis sheds light on Idaho"s state dinosaur
New findings from an Idaho State University paleontologist are answering some questions about Idaho's State Dinosaur and raising a few more......»»