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......»»
Wallacea: A living laboratory of Earth"s evolution. Its wildlife, forests and reefs will be devastated if we don"t act
Wallacea is a fascinating region of both land and sea. Spanning approximately 338,000 square kilometers within Indonesia, it is home to a rich diversity of animals and plants, with hybrid species from both Asia and Australia/Papua regions......»»
Indigenous voices need to lead Australia"s response to the climate crisis
Australia must address historic and contemporary systemic racism to better tackle the climate crisis, according to one of the key conclusions in a paper published in Science, in a special edition where the international publication turns its gaze on.....»»
Alien invasive species in Australia
Since the break-up of Gondwana, Australia's biodiversity has evolved mostly in isolation from the rest of the world. Many of our species are unique to Australia......»»
Researchers engineer bacteria that can detect tumor DNA
Pushing into a new chapter of technologically advanced biological sensors, scientists from the University of California San Diego and their colleagues in Australia have engineered bacteria that can detect the presence of tumor DNA in a live organism......»»
"Australia is sleepwalking": A bushfire scientist explains what the Hawaii tragedy means for our flammable continent
As I hear reports of the fire tearing through the Hawaiian island of Maui, I feel utterly depressed. As a fire scientist, I know the unfolding horror—which has killed 36 people so far—is just the beginning. It's a portent of what Australia and ot.....»»
Bringing ultrafast physics to structural biology reveals the dance of molecular "coherence" in unprecedented clarity
How molecules change when they react to stimuli such as light is fundamental in biology, for example during photosynthesis. Scientists have been working to unravel the workings of these changes in several fields, and by combining two of these, resear.....»»
New evidence suggests the world"s largest known asteroid impact structure is buried deep in southeast Australia
In recent research published by myself and my colleague Tony Yeates in the journal Tectonophysics, we investigate what we believe—based on many years of experience in asteroid impact research—is the world's largest known impact structure, buried.....»»
Aging in a housing crisis: Growing numbers of older Australians are facing a bleak future
The collision between an aging population and a housing crisis has left more older people in Australia enduring housing insecurity and homelessness. Our research, released today, explores how the scale of these problems among older people has grown o.....»»
Australia’s Favorite Mobile Games for Android Users
G’day, fellow Android game lovers! The Google Play Store is a treasure trove of ripper mobile games that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear. Whether you’re after a quick game to kill time or a full-blown immersive adventure, there.....»»
Copyright laws shouldn"t apply to AI training, proposes Google
Google has told regulators in Australia that its AI systems should be able train on any data, unless the copyright owners expressly opt-out.If generative artificial intelligence (AI) is to be useful, it needs enormous sources of data to train on, and.....»»
El Nino could imperil Australia"s Great Barrier Reef
Australia's Great Barrier Reef could deteriorate if warming ocean temperatures spark another mass coral bleaching event later this year, the country's top marine science body said Wednesday......»»
Creating pollen-free trees to combat hay fever
Pollinosis, or hay fever, makes people miserable around the world, and Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) pollen is a significant cause of the suffering in the 38.8% of Japanese people who are allergic. Japanese cedar is also the country's most im.....»»
"Forever chemicals" could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions. Here"s what you need to know
There's growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals.".....»»
How algae conquered the world—and other epic stories hidden in the rocks of the Flinders Ranges
Earth was not always so hospitable. Evidence of how it came to be so beautiful and nurturing is locked in the rocks of South Australia's Flinders Ranges—a site now vying for World Heritage listing......»»
How climate change will affect your pet—and how to help them cope
Earth has just experienced its hottest month since records began and Australia is now gearing up for an El Niño-fueled summer. Extreme heat isn't just challenging for humans—it brings suffering to our beloved pets, too......»»
Modeling shows emerging mosquito control approach might be largely resistant to warming temperatures
A team of epidemiologists and engineers at the University of California, working with a colleague from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, in Australia, has found via modeling that the use of the Wolbachia approach to slowing the spread of mos.....»»
Crucial role of hobbyists in keeping bee industry buzzing
The interactions between hobbyist and commercial beekeepers can enhance "honey value add," industry profits and knowledge around beekeeping in Western Australia......»»
Wild bird feeding surged worldwide during lockdowns. That"s good for people, but not necessarily for the birds
Feeding wild birds in backyards was already known to be extremely popular in many parts of the northern hemisphere and in Australia, despite being strongly discouraged. But the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns led to a dramatic increase in wild bird feedi.....»»
A carbon tax can have economic, not just environmental, benefits for Australia
A new study has found that a carbon tax, accompanied by "revenue recycling," can produce both environmental and economic benefits for Australia......»»
Australia has had school nurses for more than 100 years, but we don"t use them enough
Teachers are not always equipped to deal with the growing health needs of their students, from mental health challenges to complex medical needs......»»