Invasive grasses are worsening bushfires across Australia"s drylands
As the semi-arid Pilliga Scrub burns in New South Wales, many of us are thinking about fire once again. It's an El Niño summer in the hottest year on record. And there's a remarkable amount of grass drying out and ready to burn......»»
Nutbush fever: How the Ike and Tina Turner hit became Australia"s dance sensation
If there's one thing that Aussies just can't resist doing at a wedding—it's the Nutbush......»»
Combating invasive species globally with new algorithm
A new study at Hebrew University has developed an innovative computer algorithm that suggests how to significantly enhance the management of invasive species. This algorithm offers a cost-effective solution for allocating resources across diverse loc.....»»
A rare find in ancient Timorese mud may rewrite the history of human settlement in Australasia
Humans arrived in Australia at least 65,000 years ago, according to archaeological evidence. These pioneers were part of an early wave of people traveling eastwards from Africa, through Eurasia, and ultimately into Australia and New Guinea......»»
Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: A dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia"s door
A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it's only a matter of time before it arrives......»»
Australian study proves "humans are planet"s most frightening predator"
Australia lacks fearsome large carnivores like lions and wolves, and the relative lack of fear that marsupials like kangaroos and wallabies show to dogs (and other introduced carnivores) has been attributed to a lack of evolutionary experience with l.....»»
Excavation reveals "major" ancient migration to Timor Island
The discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones in a deep cave in Timor Island has led archaeologists to reassess the route that early humans took to reach Australia......»»
Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis—but no one knows why
The benefits may seem small, but they can make a world of difference, patients say. Enlarge / Trial participant Sherown Campbell manipulating a Rubik's Cube. (credit: UP-LIFT Trial) With a zap of electricity from well-p.....»»
Cameras reveal wombat burrows can be safe havens after fire and waterholes after rain
Australia's unprecedented Black Summer bushfires in 2019–20 created ideal conditions for misinformation to spread, from the insidious to the absurd......»»
New research reveals just how few LGBTQI+ people play sports
The topic of homophobia in sport has recently made headlines in Australia, with a series of homophobic incidents involving men's AFL players......»»
More than a dozen gigantic, decades-old fish removed from Colorado pond
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials removed 14 massive, invasive carp from a pond at an Arvada park last week, more than 30 years after the fish were introduced as part of a national study......»»
Elon Musk’s X dodges Australian order to remove church stabbing video
Elon Musk accused Australia of trying to have "jurisdiction over all of Earth." Enlarge (credit: Apu Gomes / Stringer | Getty Images News) An Australian federal court sided with Elon Musk on Monday, rejecting an Australi.....»»
Raspberry in the sky: Astronomers discover a new supernova remnant candidate
Astronomers from the Western Sydney University in Australia and elsewhere report the detection of a new supernova remnant (SNR) candidate. The newfound SNR candidate, dubbed "Raspberry" due to its morphology, was identified in the near side of the Mi.....»»
China"s vehicle exports hit record high in April as domestic sales fall
Facing trade threats in Europe, Chinese automakers have been actively exploring South America, Australia and ASEAN markets for exports......»»
Rocket Report: German launch from Australia; Neutron delayed until 2025
"The planned increase in flight cadence for our mothership Eve is a game changer." Enlarge / HyImpulse's single-stage rocket, SR75, lifts off from Australia. (credit: HyImpulse) Welcome to Edition 6.43 of the Rocket Rep.....»»
Researchers: Heat is coming for our crops—we have to make them ready
Australia's vital agriculture sector will be hit hard by steadily rising global temperatures. Our climate is already prone to droughts and floods. Climate change is expected to supercharge this, causing sudden flash droughts, changing rainfall patter.....»»
Milking venom from Australia"s deadly marine animals
Imagine feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest, you can't breathe, there's a sense of impending doom and the pain is so intense you want to die......»»
Researchers develop nanotechnology for creating wafer-scale nanoparticle monolayers in seconds
Nanoscale materials present us with astonishing chemical and physical properties that help materialize applications such as single molecular sensing and minimally invasive photothermal therapy—which were once just theories—into reality......»»
Aquatic weed among "world"s worst" expands in northeastern US
An article published in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management provides new insights on a northern hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) subspecies (lithuanica) and its establishment outside the Connecticut River......»»
LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national
Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev is “LockBitSupp”, the creator, developer and administator of the infamous LockBit ransomware group, according to UK, US and Australia law enforcement agencies. The US Justice Deparment has unsealed charge.....»»
How a filmmaker, a pile of old shells and a bunch of amateurs are bringing Australia"s oyster reefs back
Around Australia, hundreds of people are coming together to help a once-prized, but decimated and largely forgotten marine ecosystem. They're busy restoring Australia's native oyster and mussel reefs......»»