Red foxes feasting on Australian mammals
Scientists at Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute (HBI) have discovered that red foxes are ravaging a larger range of Australian animals than previously realized, with 70% of fox diet samples turning up mammal remains......»»
Australia blames Russian-linked cyber criminals for Medibank data breach
Cyber criminals with links to Russia are behind a ransomware attack on one of Australia's largest private health insurers that's seen sensitive personal data published to the dark web, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said Friday......»»
How courts can help protect human rights amid climate change
On Sept. 23, the United Nations Human Rights Committee found that the Australian government had violated the human rights of a group of Indigenous island residents known as "the Torres Strait 8" when it failed to adequately protect them from the impa.....»»
Flexible work supports mental well-being, but only with good leadership
Swinburne Edge and Deloitte have released a new report, "Reset, Restore, Reframe—Enabling Wellbeing through Flexible Working," which supplements their research analysis of 1,553 Australian knowledge workers' views and experiences of flexible work......»»
The challenge for "chauffeur moms": Navigating a city that wasn"t planned for women
Chauffeur moms are a well-known Australian phenomenon. A lack of convenient transport options coupled with gendered roles has made many suburban women (and their children) car-dependent, whether they like it or not. And, more often than not, the dema.....»»
"He was in fear of his life": Bullying can be a major factor in deciding to homeschool
An increasing number of Australian families are educating their children at home, either through homeschooling or distance education......»»
Games of power: Scientists decode behavioral patterns of dominance between the sexes in mammals
The stronger and more aggressive sex dominates the weaker sex. This simplistic view of male-female dominance relationships is common but falls short of the complexity of how dominance hierarchies are established in animal societies......»»
Medibank won’t pay the ransom for data stolen in breach
Australian health insurance provider Medibank has announced it won’t be paying the ransom to the criminal(s) who stole data of 9.7 million of its current and former customers. “Based on the extensive advice we have received from cybercrim.....»»
Biodiversity of Europe"s mammals as rich as it was 8,000 years ago, according to new research
A new study comparing the biodiversity of wild mammals in Europe 8,000 years ago with the present has found that more species have been gained than lost on the continent......»»
Darwinium raises $10 million to deliver a new approach to customer protection
Darwinium has revealed a seed funding round of $10 million USD led by Blackbird alongside Airtree, both Australian headquartered Venture Capitalist firms. The initial funding round, raised to elevate the global launch of the company into the security.....»»
HP is now in the OTC hearing aid game, powered by Nuheara
The HP Hearing Pro are a new set of over-the-counter hearing aids designed by Australian hearables company, Nuheara......»»
"I go for the food": What children and young people in Australia told us about why they steal from houses
The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show theft and burglary are among the most common offenses committed by young people......»»
International students are returning to Australia, but they are mostly going to more prestigious universities
When Australia's borders slammed shut during COVID, international students were among those who were stranded. This disrupted lives and studies, and put a major revenue stream for Australian universities in doubt......»»
Unionized Australian Apple Store employees set to strike again
Australian Apple Store employees threaten additional work stoppages and strikes as they negotiate improved wage rates.An Apple Store in Sydney AustraliaA group of around 200 employees belonging to the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union in Australia a.....»»
Rode launches new gamer oriented products
The Australian audio company has produced many highly praised products over the years. Currently, Rode sells dozens of microphones, multiple audio interfaces and mixers, and even a line of headphones. However, it has always been more tailored towards.....»»
NASA laser project benefits animal researchers, scientists show
Scientists researching forest carnivores such as martens, foxes and coyotes spend hours clambering through rugged terrain, sometimes in deep snow, placing and baiting camera traps to learn about animals' behavior in relation to their habitat......»»
Social mammals evolve faster than solitary ones, according to new study of evolution
A groundbreaking new research project has analyzed the evolution of the placental mammal skull using 3D scans of 322 specimens housed in more than 20 international museum collections, and crafted a new model of how mammals diversified based on the em.....»»
Alaska-Australia flight could place bird in record books
A young bar-tailed godwit appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds by flying at least 13,560 kilometers (8,435 miles) from Alaska to the Australian state of Tasmania, a bird expert said Friday......»»
Lamin C facilitates repair of damaged nuclear envelope in human and mouse cells
All living cells harbor nuclei—key biological structures that play an important role in information storage, retrieval, and duplication of genetic information. In mammals, these nuclei possess the nuclear envelope (NE)—the biological shield that.....»»
Scientists warn of "insect apocalypse" amid climate change
An emerging "insect apocalypse" will have radical effects on the environment and humankind, an Australian scientist has warned......»»
Australians polarized about "return to normal," social media analysis shows
Analysis of social media posts in October 2022 has revealed Australian users are polarized in their views about a "return to normal" and the role of government. They also expressed concern about the long-term implications of COVID—including Long CO.....»»