Australian teen dies after box jellyfish sting
An Australian teenager has died after a suspected box jellyfish sting, authorities said Thursday, in a rare case believed to be the country's first such death in 15 years......»»
Rare Australian parrot faces multi-virus threat
A critically endangered parrot, with a population numbering as few as 70 in the wild, could be at further risk after being found to carry a half-dozen previously undetected viruses......»»
26-Year-Old Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Relationship With 16-Year-Old Student, Father of Teen Also Arrested
26-Year-Old Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Relationship With 16-Year-Old Student, Father of Teen Also Arrested.....»»
3 underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in January
Here are three underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in January, including a brilliant true crime spoof and a hilarious teen sitcom......»»
Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows......»»
New findings reveal koalas" health risks following bushfires, will aid in future rescue efforts
A new publication featured in Veterinary Sciences will guide future wildlife rescue and rehabilitation after Australian bushfires. These findings provide critical information for improving koala care during subsequent fire seasons......»»
Teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will have harmful content blocked
Meta has announced that teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will in future block a wide range of harmful content, including posts about self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorders. The move is being made in response to lawsuits by the majority.....»»
"Cli-fi" might not save the world, but writing it could help with your eco-anxiety
The consequences of climate change weigh on all of us, especially as we face an El Niño summer, with floods and fires already making themselves felt in the Australian environment......»»
Billie Jean Ellis, co-founder of Jim Ellis Automotive, dies at 89
Billie Jean Ellis co-founded the group with her husband, Jim Ellis......»»
Australian firm"s proposal to build headlands, artificial reef in Oceanside gets nod
A plan to build headlands and an artificial reef has been selected from three proposals by international design firms for a pilot project to restore and retain sand on Oceanside's eroded beaches......»»
Space oddity: Uncovering the origin of the universe"s rare radio circles
It's not every day astronomers say, "What is that?" After all, most observed astronomical phenomena are known: stars, planets, black holes and galaxies. But in 2019 the newly completed ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder) telescope pi.....»»
Australian fossil suggests photosynthesis evolved at least 1.75 billion years ago
The oldest evidence of photosynthetic structures reported to date has been identified inside a collection of 1.75-billion-year-old microfossils, a Nature paper reveals. The discovery helps to shed light on the evolution of oxygenic photosynthesis......»»
Jellyfish regenerate lost tentacles, and now we know how
Jellyfish regeneration looks a lot like that of amphibians and other animals. Enlarge (credit: Gerard Soury) The mythical Hydra may have been able to grow one of its many heads back every time it suffered a decapitation,.....»»
Crocs love feral pigs and quolls have a taste for rabbit—but it doesn"t solve Australia"s invasive species problem
Across the vast Australian continent, feral pigs, feral deer and European rabbits roam in their millions. By different names—wild boar, venison, and lapin—these could all be served in a Michelin-star restaurant......»»
Won"t my cat get bored if I keep it inside? Here"s how to ensure it"s happy
The Australian and American Veterinary Medical Associations recommend keeping cats indoors because they, and wildlife, will be safer......»»
Stop! You need to watch these 3 movies leaving Netflix by January 1
Stop! By January 1, you need to watch these three movies leaving Netflix, including a WWII epic, a Tom Cruise thriller, and one of the best teen comedies ever......»»
How jellyfish regenerate functional tentacles in days
At about the size of a pinkie nail, the jellyfish species Cladonema can regenerate an amputated tentacle in two to three days—but how? Regenerating functional tissue across species, including salamanders and insects, relies on the ability to form a.....»»
The best Boxing Day deals for 2023 – live now
The top online deals we've spotted in the Australian Boxing Day Sales for 2023, with big savings on TVs, laptops, robot vacs, more Boxing Day robot vacuum dealsECOVACS DEEBOT N8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner – A$399 (was $999, 60% off)ECOVACS DEEB.....»»
There"s a call for a new "behavior curriculum" in Australian schools. Is that a good idea?
Earlier this month, a Senate inquiry recommended Australian students get specific lessons in how to behave......»»
A wildfire in Australia on the outskirts of Perth destroys at least 2 homes and injures 2 people
A wildfire burning out of control on the outskirts of the Australian west coast city of Perth on Thursday destroyed at least two homes and injured two people, officials said......»»
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers" ability to adapt
Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one dies long before it can reach a buyer......»»