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......»»
Australian Billionaire Wants Submarine Cable to Export Solar Power to Singapore and Beyond
SunCable could help Asia’s fossil-fuel dominated economies—particularly those with limited space for solar and wind farms—switch to cleaner electricity sources. Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is making new progress on plans t.....»»
Netflix"s "Everything Now" trailer scrutinises teen mental health and body issues
Created by Ripley Parker, the Netflix series stars Sophie Wilde, known for A24’s horror film "Talk to Me". Watch the trailer. Following in the path of Heartstopper and Sex Education comes Everything Now, Netflix's latest comedy-drama scrutin.....»»
Snapchat adds new safety features for teen users
Snapchat says it's working to make its app even safer for teen users......»»
Australian who fell ill at remote Antarctic base is rescued after daunting mission, authorities say
An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is returning home on an icebreaker following a daunting mission to rescue him, authorities said Tuesday......»»
Australian icebreaker heads to Antarctic station to rescue expeditioner suffering medical condition
An icebreaker is on its way from Australia to an Antarctic research station to rescue an expeditioner suffering from a medical condition, the government said on Saturday......»»
5 best horror movies of 2023 so far
From a startling Australian original to a reimagining of a classic scary film franchise, these horror movies prove the genre is far from dead in 2023......»»
Mapping Australia"s hidden lithium reserves
New research has pinpointed the concentration and distribution of lithium across Australian soil, providing crucial insights for identifying potential reserves in the country......»»
Managers need menopause training to protect profits and retain women in senior jobs, say researchers
Women leaving work prematurely due to the effects of menopause costs Australian companies more than $10 billion a year. Macquarie Business School researchers say workplace training for managers is urgently needed to support women's well-being and pro.....»»
Age of Empires and live ants used to test theoretical ideas on combat
Theories dating back to World War I put to the test with Australian meat ants. Enlarge (credit: Jesús Alberto Ramírez Viera) Anyone who has played a real-time strategy game probably ponders this question when preparing.....»»
Female science heroes missing from Australian high school curricula
Australian high school students enrolled in STEM subjects don't read or learn about nearly as many prominent female scientists compared to their male counterparts, according to new research from Curtin University and The Australian National Universit.....»»
Half of migrant and refugee women have been sexually harassed in Australian workplaces, study finds
In our new study, published on Tuesday, we surveyed 701 migrant and refugee women in Australia and found nearly half had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace over the past five years......»»
New supernova remnant detected with ASKAP
Using the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP), an international team of astronomers has serendipitously detected a new Galactic supernova remnant (SNR), which received designation SNR G288.8–6.3. The finding was reported in a paper.....»»
"Bottoms" review: Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri go wild in hilarious teen sex comedy
"Bottoms" review: Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri go wild in hilarious teen sex comedy.....»»
Behind the make-up of "Bottoms": "If we could have used more blood, we would have"
Part teen sex comedy, part Fight Club smackdown, Bottoms' wild duality comes through loud and clear in every aspect of its filmmaking — including its makeup looks. Characters are just as likely to be dusted with glitter as they are to be drench.....»»
Nanoneedle breakthrough gives hope for cheaper cancer treatment
Australian scientists have successfully found a way to inject beneficial genetic material into white blood cells in a world-first breakthrough that could significantly improve treatment options for certain types of blood cancer......»»
Arizona dealership executive dies following scooter crash on store property
Andrew Kimmerle, business manager at Sanderson Ford in Glendale, Ariz., was riding an electric scooter on the dealership's lot on Aug. 15 when he collided with a pickup......»»
Disease in the dirt: How mange-causing mites decimated a Tasmanian wombat population
More than 80% of Australian mammals are found nowhere else in the world. Many of these unique, iconic creatures are under threat......»»
Adobe Co-founder Dr. John Warnock dies at 82
Dr. John Warnock, a co-founder of the creative tool producer Adobe Systems, passed away on August 19, aged 82.Dr. John Warnock [Adobe]Adobe announced Warnock's death on Sunday, explaining he passed away on Sunday while surrounded by his family. He is.....»»
New study shows increasing fire frequency threatens ecosystem stability
A new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) and Curtin University has shown a major increase in fire frequency in Victoria in the 20 years from 2001 to 2020 relative to the two decades prior (1980 to 2000)......»»
New species of wishbone spiders uncovered in field work
Setting out with a goal to describe over 100 new species of Australian Wishbone spiders, Dr. Jeremy Wilson, alongside Queensland Museum Network arachnologist, Dr. Michael Rix have traveled thousands of kilometers in eastern Australia to collect 136 s.....»»