Australia told to shoot kangaroos before they starve
Australia's kangaroos could die in "catastrophic" numbers if a population boom is left unchecked, ecologists have warned, while backing the industrial-scale culling of the marsupials......»»
Secrets of night parrot unlocked after first genome sequenced
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have sequenced the first genome of the night parrot, one of the world's rarest and most elusive birds. The development will answer questions about population genetics and biology that could b.....»»
Power of nostalgia: Vintage typography can build emotional connections, influence attitudes, boost willingness to pay
Researchers from University of Newcastle–Australia have published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines how brands can use references to the past via vintage typography to establish emotional bonds with today's consumers......»»
Migrant and refugee children need early education supports, too
Early childhood educators need more support to deliver positive outcomes for Australia's most vulnerable children—including migrant and refugee children—say early childhood experts at the University of South Australia......»»
Researchers: Australians would rather save a single human life than prevent an entire species from becoming extinct
Australia is in the grip of an escalating extinction crisis. Since colonization, 100 native plant and animal species have become formally listed as extinct due to human activities. The actual number is undoubtedly far higher......»»
Peloton abandons Apple"s GymKit health data sharing platform
Exercise firm Peloton has told its users that will no longer support Apple's GymKit health data sharing service on Apple Watch, and instead will move them to its own app.Exercise firm Peloton is moving users to its own app instead of Apple's GymKitIn.....»»
Examining the extended reach of tax laws
For big multinationals that love tax havens, the start of 2024 was not a cause for celebration. On Jan. 1, the European Union, Japan, Canada, and Australia joined other jurisdictions in requiring their largest companies to pay a tax rate of at least.....»»
Black girls" identity development and the protective role of parental socialization in educational settings
Several years ago, when Marketa Burnett asked the young Black girls who were part of her research study to talk about what it meant first to be a girl and second a Black girl, they told her the two were indistinguishable......»»
First Peoples" land overlaps with 130 imperiled bird species—and this knowledge may be vital to saving them
Australia's First Peoples have a strong and continuing connection to the land. Their determination to maintain this connection provides important opportunities for conservation......»»
Some dealership M&A brokers predict record Q1 amid robust deal pace
Alan Haig, president of buy-sell firm Haig Partners, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., told that his firm expects to close deals on 31 stores this quarter, and he has a bullish outlook for 2024......»»
Female ex-exec told she lacked “docility and meekness” sues TikTok
TikTok accused of age, sex discrimination in suit blaming Chinese leadership. Enlarge (credit: ROSLAN RAHMAN / Contributor | AFP) One of TikTok's senior-most female executives, Katie Ellen Puris, is suing TikTok and its.....»»
Some dealership buy-sell brokers predict record Q1 amid robust deal pace
Alan Haig, president of buy-sell firm Haig Partners, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., told that his firm expects to close deals on 31 stores this quarter, and he has a bullish outlook for 2024......»»
Asbury gives itself flexibility with relaxed 2025 revenue goal
Asbury CEO David Hult told the more flexible goals are meant to avoid the company focusing on too specific a target to the point of detrimental business decision-making......»»
Global study: Wild megafauna shape ecosystem properties
For millions of years, a variety of large herbivores, or megafauna, influenced terrestrial ecosystems. Among many others, these included elephants in Europe, giant wombats in Australia, and ground sloths in South America. However, these animals exper.....»»
Stars keep searching for missing Usher in new Apple Music video
Now the search is on to find Usher before he's due to play the Super Bowl halftime show, in a new seven-minute skit on Apple Music.Ludacris searching for Usher in the new Apple Music videoFollowing a teaser video featuring Tim Cook being told that Us.....»»
First Nations people must be at the forefront of Australia"s renewable energy revolution, say researchers
Australia's plentiful solar and wind resources and proximity to Asia means it can become a renewable energy superpower. But as the renewable energy rollout continues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must benefit......»»
Texas firm allegedly behind fake Biden robocall that told people not to vote
Tech and telecom firms helped New Hampshire AG trace call to "Life Corporation." Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks on the phone in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2023. (credit: Getty Images.....»»
On-the-Go Audio Excellence: DJI Mic 2 for Travel Vloggers
In the realm of travel vlogging, where authenticity and immersive experiences reign supreme, the importance of high-quality audio cannot be overstated. Each journey is a story waiting to be told, and the DJI Mic 2 emerges as a vital tool for travel v.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to get Capture Button with DSLR-style feature
While the iPhone 16 has been rumored to get a photo Capture Button for some time, it is now rumored to feature an auto-focus option as well as a simple press-to-shoot.Mockup of an iPhone 16 Pro with an extra Capture ButtonRumors of a Capture Button h.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to get Capture Button with DSLR-style focus feature
While the iPhone 16 has been rumored to get a photo Capture Button for some time, it is now rumored to feature an auto-focus option as well as a simple press-to-shoot.Mockup of an iPhone 16 Pro with an extra Capture ButtonRumors of a Capture Button h.....»»
Dangerous climate tipping points will affect Australia. The risks are real and cannot be ignored, say researchers
In 2023, we saw a raft of news stories about climate tipping points, including the accelerating loss of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, the potential dieback of the Amazon rainforest and the likely weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Ocean Circu.....»»