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......»»
World-first system to monitor the "seafood basket" of Australia
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has completed initial testing of a 'weather service' for water quality in the Spencer Gulf in South Australia—which provides much of the country's seafood—with plans to use the technology in local seafo.....»»
American Express doesn"t seem that interested in an Apple Card partnership
American Express may be in the minds of analysts as an Apple Card lender replacement, but the company's CEO doesn't seem that excited about the prospect.Apple CardThe dance pairing Goldman Sachs with Apple for Apple Card started well, but as 2023 has.....»»
Scientists develop "sexy_markers," a bioinformatics tool that reveals white shark gender
A new study led by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has revealed white shark gender is determined by X and Y sex chromosomes......»»
Researcher: Black Summer response shows Australia is good in an emergency but bad in a crisis
It was a summer in Hell......»»
Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events
From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks—online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns......»»
When is the Squid Game: The Challenge season 1 finale streaming?
Netflix's latest reality show sensation is about to end. Find out when to watch the Squid Game: The Challenge season 1 finale and which players are left to win......»»
Picking up good vibrations: The surprising physics of the didgeridoo
Australia's most iconic sound is almost certainly the didgeridoo. The long wooden tube-shaped instrument is famous for its unique droning music and has played a significant role in Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. Despite the ins.....»»
Researcher: With a cruel summer ahead, why is Australia so unprepared?
2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather that has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization at COP 28. Some of the most significant extreme heat events were in southern Europ.....»»
Watch how these 6 planets orbit their star in perfect sync
Astronomers have discovered a special star system where six sub-Neptune planets orbit their host star in perfect synchrony. Astronomers have observed a solar system where six planets are in perfect sync with each other as they dance through spa.....»»
Researchers: Australia has its first framework for AI use in schools, but it needs to proceed with caution
Federal and state governments have just released a national framework for generative AI in schools. This paves the way for generative AI—algorithms that can create new content—to be used routinely in classrooms around the country......»»
We"re in an El Niño. So why has Australia been so wet?
After three La Niña summers many of us would have been expecting much hotter and drier conditions this spring and summer after the arrival of El Niño. Instead, in many parts of eastern Australia it's rained and rained over the last few weeks......»»
Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health
With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks focused Sunday on the contagious effects on human health......»»
When physics meets biology: Prion protein orchestrates liquid–liquid phase separation with copper
In a study published in Science Advances, researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE-Berlin) shed light on the intricate dance between the prion protein and copper ions.....»»
Rapid decarbonization can steer Australia to net zero before 2050: Report
A new report by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, shows existing technologies will enable Australia to halve emissions by 2030 from 2020 levels, under a rapid decarbonization scenario led by a renewable electricity sector......»»
It"s going to be an especially risky fire season for much of Eastern and Central Australia, says report
AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2023......»»
Identifying Australia"s most elusive birds
University of Queensland scientists have analyzed more than 3.8 million volunteer hours of birdwatching data to identify Australia's most elusive species. The research is published in the international journal Emu......»»
Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making
How do animals make decisions when faced with competing demands, and how have decision making processes evolved over time? In a recent publication in Biology Letters, Tina Barbasch, a postdoctoral researcher at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic.....»»
Changing attitudes indicate Australia open to banning smacking of children
Australia should join 65 other nations that have passed laws against corporal punishment of children in all settings to advance its goal of reducing all forms of violence against children, QUT researchers say......»»
Australian mosquito species found to target frogs" noses
A pair of environmental and life scientists, one with the University of Newcastle, in Australia, the other the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research, has found that one species of mosquito native to Australia targets only the noses of f.....»»
What are bush kinders? And what makes a good one?
In Australia we have a long history of taking children outdoors to learn about the natural environment. But thanks to computer games, tablets, and busy lifestyles, children aren't getting as much exposure to nature as they used to......»»