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......»»
Meta blocking news links as legislation backfires; X sued for using them
Meta is blocking news links in Canada, as it did previously in Australia, following the introduction of new legislation. The development is being described as an “everyone loses” outcome … more….....»»
Interesting facts about Southern right whales
During Australia's winter months, Southern right whales can be spotted off the coastline. These whales are traveling north to warmer waters to breed and calve, after spending the summer months feeding in sub-Antarctic waters......»»
Viral "Planet of the Bass" full track coming to Apple Music soon
A viral song parodying classic '90s Eurovision dance music will release in full on Apple Music on August 15.'Planet of the Bass'If you're an active TikTok user, you may have noticed a new viral trend going around involving a track called "Planet of t.....»»
Samsung’s Gaming Hub Arrives for Users in Australia
The company's Gaming Hub platform continues to reach more users in different regions worldwide. Samsung’s push towards giving users cloud-based gaming solutions hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, and the company’s Gam.....»»
Creative designs: Geography of Australia"s digital technology industries
A short walk down Melbourne's Lygon Street will take you past around 30 Italian restaurants, cafes and pizzerias......»»
King of the Ring of Fire
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai is a giant volcano under the South Pacific Ocean, 3,000km (1,860mi) east of Australia. The January 15, 2022, eruption of Hunga Tonga propelled a huge dome of water and volcanic ash up through the entire stratosp.....»»
Evidence the oral stories of Australia"s First Nations might be 10,000 years old
In 1970, Lardil man Goobalathaldin (or Dick Roughsey) completed his autobiography "Moon and Rainbow" in which he recounted his ancestors' stories. Among them was a story telling of a time when the North Wellesley Islands were connected to the Austral.....»»
Brazil"s endangered golden monkeys have recovered following big population drop from yellow fever
There are now more golden lion tamarins bounding between branches in the Brazilian rainforest than at any time since efforts to save the species started in the 1970s, a new survey reveals......»»
Cities no place for Australian eagles, but smaller raptors are adapting
Increasing urbanization is reducing biodiversity with cities proving harsh places for many of Australia's native wildlife to live—not least magnificent birds of prey which face lack of habitat, high buildings and disturbance by car noise and night.....»»
Scientists solve "enigma" of pygmy right whales" feeding habits
Researchers have shown from stable isotope ratios in the baleen of pygmy right whales that this species of baleen whales remains in waters off southern Australia year-round and feeds on Australian krill and copepods. Unlike larger relatives, they don.....»»
Scientists show how fires along waterways in Australia"s tropical savanna threaten endangered birds
Fires in riparian zones within the tropical savannas of northern Australia affect the breeding success and survival of endangered, purple-crowned fairy-wrens......»»
Not all porn is created equal—is there such a thing as a healthy pornography?
We recently saw yet another controversy about sexual representation in Australia. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes' book Welcome to Sex was attacked by the conservative group Australian Women's Forum, leading to the book being removed from the shelves of.....»»
The worst of the pandemic seems over but the kids are not okay, study finds
Young people around the world—including Australia—will feel the fallout of the COVID pandemic for years to come, say the University of the Sunshine Coast researchers behind a new global resource to support them......»»
From Down Under to underground: Surprising daddy long-legs spiders discovered in Australia and Réunion
Australia's rich and diverse fauna never fails to surprise us, as a new spider species has been documented from the continent......»»
Namibian fairy circle debate rages on: Sand termites or Turing mechanism? [Updated]
Study offers four-point rebuttal to 2022 claim that they're a kind of eco-Turing pattern. Enlarge / Bare, reddish-hued circular patches in the Namib Desert known as "fairy circles" are also found in northwestern Australia. (cred.....»»
Last of nearly 100 pilot whales that beached on Australia"s coast are euthanized after rescue fails
The last of nearly 100 whales that beached on the southwestern Australian coast were euthanized Wednesday after a second day of frantic, but unsuccessful efforts to rescue them, authorities said......»»
Why can"t we just tow stranded whales and dolphins back out to sea?
On Tuesday night, a pod of almost 100 long-finned pilot whales stranded itself on a beach on Western Australia's south coast. Over the course of Wednesday, more than 100 parks and wildlife staff and 250 registered volunteers worked tirelessly to try.....»»
The Namibian fairy circle debate rages on: Could it be sand termites after all?
Study offers four-point rebuttal to 2022 claim that they're a kind of eco-Turing pattern. Enlarge / Bare, reddish-hued circular patches in the Namib Desert known as "fairy circles" are also found in northwestern Australia. (cred.....»»
Tourists lost in Italian mountains saved by iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite
Two tourists rescued off a mountain may be the first save scored in Italy by the iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via satellite feature.Emergency SOS via satelliteIn March, Apple expanded the feature to six countries, including Australia, Belgium, Luxembour.....»»
Rescuers "optimistic" for surviving stranded whales in Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive......»»