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......»»
Teen mothers in South Africa: Largest ever study explores what it takes to go back to school
Imagine the weight of responsibility for caring for a child when you are not yet fully grown yourself, and the fear of being shamed by parents, fellow learners, and even strangers within the community?.....»»
New 3D images give never-seen-before views inside New Zealand"s largest fault
Aotearoa New Zealand's largest fault, the Hikurangi Subduction Zone (HSZ), is where the Pacific tectonic plate dives west beneath the Australian plate and underneath the east coast of the North Island......»»
Major festivities modulate light pollution patterns on a global scale
A new research by a team from the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) and the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN-CSIC) in collaboration with Australian and New Zealander researchers has shown how the major festivities of different human.....»»
Two new Australian mammal species just discovered, and they are very small
You probably know about the Tasmanian devil. You might even know about its smaller, less-famous relative, the spotted-tailed quoll......»»
5 Margot Robbie movies and TV shows you need to watch
Now that you've seen her in Barbie, you should check out these 5 great movies and TV shows starring Australian actress Margot Robbie......»»
Apple insists Australian payment rule changes shouldn"t apply to Wallet
The Australian government's intention to impose more regulations on Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, and other payment mechanisms is an overreach, Apple insists, with it potentially risking the security of its service.The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and o.....»»
As we head toward summer, researchers suggest a rethink of Australia"s bushfire risk
Winter is the off-season when it comes to bushfires in southern Australia. But people could be forgiven for feeling anxious ahead of the Australian summer, with the Northern Hemisphere experiencing scorching heat waves, tourists fleeing fires in Gree.....»»
Extreme Australian bushfires pose serious threat to global climate, scientists warn
The increasing number of extreme bushfires around the world, as currently seen in Canada and Greece and previously during the Australian Black Summer, could exacerbate climate change and further disrupt Earth's systems, leading to devastating impacts.....»»
Scientists solve Australian chicken farmer"s fossil mystery
A mystery fossil accidentally unearthed by an Australian chicken farmer in the 1990s has finally been identified as a stout amphibian with tusks and "gnarly teeth", scientists said Wednesday......»»
Rescued walrus calf that was receiving cuddles as part of his care in Alaska dies
A walrus calf found on its own miles from the ocean on Alaska's North Slope last week and who received cuddles as part of his care after being rescued died on Friday......»»
Genetic blueprint for vaccine and therapeutics production in plants
An international research project led by QUT has made a major step forward on the potential of the Australian plant, N. benthamiana, to grow therapeutic proteins and vaccines cheaply and quickly. The research, titled "A multi-omic Nicotiana benthamia.....»»
What do a jellyfish, a cat, a snake, and an astronaut have in common? Math.
Across the animal kingdom there are creatures that move through their environments not by walking or running or climbing but instead by simply changing the shape of their bodies. This kind of locomotion is found in snakes as they slither, in stingray.....»»
Tipster betting on Australian rules football may encourage people to take gambling seriously
Winning at the annual AFL tipping competition is a lot of fun at work or the pub, but does that translate to a financially viable option in online sports betting sphere?.....»»
Pause in recent coral recovery on much of Great Barrier Reef
In-water monitoring by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) shows hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef remains at similar levels to that recorded in 2022, with small decreases in the Northern, Central and Southern regions......»»
How to revive dead companions in Baldur’s Gate 3
Just because a character dies in Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't mean it's the end. There are a few ways you can revive your companions to keep them in your party......»»
Climate change impacts on the Great Barrier Reef could become irreversible
The Great Barrier Reef is likely to face impacts from climate change that could become irreversible around mid-century regardless of whether global emissions stabilize. That is the conclusion of a report published today by the Australian Academy of S.....»»
Daimler Truck says CFO Jochen Goetz dies in "tragic incident"
The 52-year-old German spent more than 36 years at Daimler Group after first starting his career as an apprentice at Mercedes-Benz......»»
Warning sting on Asia"s bee pollinators
Bee pollinators are a crucial link to food production and food security for more than have the world's population living in Asia—but few species have been closely studied or assessed for their range, numbers and conservation status......»»
You can’t play Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox, but you can play these 6 Game Pass RPGs
You can't play Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox, but you can play these six RPG greats on Game Pass to reduce that sting......»»
Is The O.C. one of the most influential TV shows of the 21st century?
Twenty years ago, the world was introduced to Ryan Atwood and the Cohens in The O.C. Is the teen drama one of the most influential shows of the 21st century?.....»»