Meet the territorial females and matriarchs in Australia"s backyard
Social structure is an important aspect of species' biology. Having a pecking order and male or female territoriality can help species thrive......»»
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty, researchers say
Australia is a high-income country with universal health, education and social services. But, like many countries around the world, Australia is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis......»»
Universal antivenom for lethal snake toxins developed by researchers
Scripps Research scientists have developed an antibody that can block the effects of lethal toxins in the venoms of a wide variety of snakes found throughout Africa, Asia and Australia......»»
Fire is a chemical reaction—here"s why Australia is supremely suited to it
Over the last 15 million years, Australia has slowly dried out. After humans arrived more than 65,000 years ago, they learned to use fire to their advantage. Today, fire weather is getting more frequent—and fires are following as the world heats up.....»»
Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The Australian Navy is set to be transformed. On top of existing plans for nuclear submarines, the government yesterday announced a scheme for an "enhanced lethality surface combatant fleet" including six new "optionally crewed" vessels......»»
Potato plant radiation sensors could one day monitor radiation in areas surrounding power plants
While expanding nuclear energy production would provide carbon-free power and can help countries around the world meet their climate goals, nuclear energy could also come with some inherent risk. Radioactive pollution damages the environment, and it'.....»»
Check Point launches Quantum Force, series of AI-powered firewalls
Check Point introduces Check Point Quantum Force series: a lineup of ten firewalls designed to meet and exceed the stringent security demands of enterprise data centers, network perimeters, campuses, and businesses of all dimensions. Powered by the a.....»»
Meet The Maker: Chloe and Aimee Palmer of ChloeSaurusCrafts
Meet Chloe and Aimee, the creative force behind ChloeSaurusCrafts! The post Meet The Maker: Chloe and Aimee Palmer of ChloeSaurusCrafts appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Using metabolomics for assessing safety of chemicals may reduce the use of lab rats
Scientists have discovered a more robust way of grouping chemicals and using read-across for toxicological data to meet regulatory requirements, which could greatly reduce animal testing......»»
1Password acquires Kolide to improve modern workforce security
1Password announced the acquisition of Kolide, enabling businesses to meet the rising security challenges of the modern workforce that now works from anywhere and on any device. “We’ve witnessed a historic transformation of the workplace that dem.....»»
Diving into the secret life of mixed-species dolphin groups in Australia
In-depth research of two of Australia's dolphin species shows how their behaviors have evolved to co-exist and form mixed-species groups in northwestern Australia......»»
Economists have proposed a $100 billion-a-year fossil fuel tax: A debate Australia should embrace
Leading Australian economists Ross Garnaut and Rod Sims this week sought to shake up the carbon policy debate in Australia, by proposing a tax on the nation's fossil fuel production. They claim it could raise A$100 billion in its first year and posit.....»»
Australia"s most at-risk bird species share some common traits
Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown. The study is published in the journal Emu—Austral Ornithology......»»
Drowning in "digital debt"? AI assistants can help—but we must use them carefully
In recent days, the "right to disconnect" has entered Australia's legislative agenda. It refers to employees' rights to refuse unreasonable after-hours contact from their employer......»»
Meet Bilophila wadsworthia—a gut microbe that"s both friend and foe
You may not have heard of hydrogen sulfide, but I bet you'd recognize the smell. Hydrogen sulfide is the gas responsible for the rotten-egg odor that you come across near stagnant water and in drains. This gas is also highly toxic when inhaled......»»
Inter vs Salernitana live stream: Can you watch for free?
Inter and Salernitana meet for a Serie A fixture today. The match is on Paramount+ in the US, but we have some different ways you can watch a free live stream......»»
Georgia cities face tall task to meet new air pollution standard
Environmental regulators have decided to set a tighter standard for a tiny, but insidious class of air pollution particles linked to serious illnesses and thousands of premature deaths......»»
Dating app users less satisfied with relationship status than non-users, finds study
Mobile dating apps are a popular way to meet people. They promise a fun partner and a happy love life. However, a new study by Radboud University researchers shows that people who use dating apps actually tend to be overall less satisfied with their.....»»
Application of ultrasound found to greatly speed up motility of human sperm
A team of engineers at Monash University in Australia has found that exposing human sperm to ultrasound can cause them to swim faster. In their study, published in the journal Science Advances, the group exposed human semen samples to ultrasonic wave.....»»
Australia"s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don"t need to chop down every tree under attack
A new pest attacking Perth's trees threatens to spread across Australia, damaging crops and native forests as well as our urban forest. To control its spread, the Western Australian government is chopping down hundreds of established trees. But these.....»»
Google Meet will be dropped from Samsung TVs and monitors
It looks like starting next month, Samsung will be removing Google Meet from its smart TVs and monitors for good. The post Google Meet will be dropped from Samsung TVs and monitors appeared first on Phandroid. One of the features of Samsun.....»»