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......»»
Plant pathogen threatens rare parrot
One of Australia's most endangered parrots is facing a new threat after being found to carry a destructive pathogen normally associated with several varieties of crops......»»
Australia gives up fight to eradicate bee-killing parasite
Australia on Wednesday abandoned its fight to eradicate the destructive Varroa mite, an invasive parasite responsible for the collapse of honeybee populations across the planet......»»
New organoids boost pest rabbit control
Australia has been locked in a battle to control rabbits since the 1950s. Rabbits cause huge damage to our environment. They compete with native species, overgraze native plants and cause erosion. High rabbit numbers can also help sustain large popul.....»»
Argyle volcano study reveals crucial third clue to finding new diamond deposits
Curtin University researchers studying diamond-rich rocks from Western Australia's Argyle volcano have identified the missing third key ingredient needed to bring valuable pink diamonds to the Earth's surface where they can be mined, which could grea.....»»
Hungry trevally devour entire schools of whale shark baitfishes
At Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, whale sharks are frequently observed swimming through the water with thousands of small (around 10cm in length) carangid baitfishes swarming around them......»»
Officially endangered: Critical environmental research saving Western Australia"s precious peatlands
On National Threatened Species Day 2023, the Australian Government declared the Empodisma peatlands of southwestern Australia endangered......»»
3 dramas on Prime Video you need to watch in September
Immerse yourself in the story of Nike and Michael Jordan, join some young supes in training, and dance away with Elvis this month on Prime Video......»»
Pollen in pee: Fossilized urine from a small African mammal helps with understanding past environments
If you are allergic to pollen, you are likely to curse the existence of these microscopic particles. You're not alone: up to 30% of the world's population suffers from hay fever, which is often driven by pollen allergies. Shifting global climates are.....»»
A rooftop garden in Chicago has thousands of native plants—and a mission
Three stories above a busy stretch of North Halsted Street, on a rooftop with views of downtown skyscrapers, crickets chirp and prairie flowers dance in the breeze......»»
Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
A smoky haze blanketed Australia's scenic Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city's fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season......»»
Accelerometers that read behavior of wild boars can detect when they are infected with a fatal virus
Behavioral sensors attached to wild boars have been used to detect when animals are sick with African Swine Fever, a fatal viral disease that affects both boar and domestic pigs. Accelerometer sensors, which measure tiny changes in movement, showed t.....»»
Short lairage found to drive productivity for the grain fed supply chain
New findings from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) research indicate short duration lairage can maximize productivity for the grain fed supply chain. The duration of time and location where cattle are housed between arrival at an abattoir and slaught.....»»
How researchers brought mistletoes back to the trees of Melbourne—while warding off hungry possums
Until recently, mistletoes were regarded as problematic pests across Australia. They were seen as having been introduced from elsewhere, exploiting helpless trees and driving their premature demise......»»
J.D. Power to acquire European, Australian vehicle analytics provider Autovista Group
Autovista will become J.D. Power's auto market intelligence platform for Europe and Australia; senior leadership, 700 employees will stay on......»»
Australia logging ban to create koala haven
Australia's most populous state announced Tuesday a logging ban in a forest haven for koalas, aiming to protect the local population from being wiped out......»»
Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: How seismic surveys can harm marine life
Woodside Energy this week announced it would start seismic testing for its Scarborough gas project off Australia's west coast, before reversing the decision in the face of a legal challenge from Traditional Owners......»»
Wild boar in a Hungarian forest may be key to protecting Europe"s pig herds
As African swine fever stalks the EU's biggest livestock population, researchers aim to deploy a vaccine to halt the disease's spread and shield millions of animals......»»
New behavioral system mapping shows key consumer behaviors needed to achieve a circular economy
The Behavioural Roadmap to Circular Consumption, developed by Monash University's BehaviourWorks Australia, identifies where policy-makers and industry can intervene in the production–consumption cycle to create change, reduce Australia's material.....»»
Exposing Australia"s online trade in pest plants: Researchers find thousands of illegal advertisements
Do you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it......»»
Australia"s labor laws need updating now that remote work is here to stay, says professor
Australia's employment laws and regulations must be updated to reflect the changing nature of work, with many people continuing to work from home long after the COVID-19 pandemic......»»