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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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 26th, 2023

Desert poplar"s genetic blueprint: Insights into adaptation and survival mechanisms

Populus pruinosa is a relic species surviving in the harsh desert environments of western China and Central Asia. As global warming and desertification intensify, understanding the genetic mechanisms behind its ecological adaptation is crucial. Previ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Killer whales keep ramming and sinking boats. Scientists now may know why, report says.

Killer whales keep ramming and sinking boats. Scientists now may know why, report says......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Researchers: A rush on critical minerals is coming for Australia"s most remote and disadvantaged communities

The Australian mining industry was promised billions of dollars in last week's federal budget to boost critical minerals such as lithium, copper and rare earth metals. This includes tax incentives, an innovation fund and money for Geoscience Australi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Killer whales keep attacking and sinking boats. Scientists now know why, study says.

Killer whales keep attacking and sinking boats. Scientists now know why, study says......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

A rare find in ancient Timorese mud may rewrite the history of human settlement in Australasia

Humans arrived in Australia at least 65,000 years ago, according to archaeological evidence. These pioneers were part of an early wave of people traveling eastwards from Africa, through Eurasia, and ultimately into Australia and New Guinea......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Future climate impacts put humpback whale diet at risk

A new study led by Griffith University predicts that future climate change impacts could disrupt the krill-heavy diet that humpback whales in the southern hemisphere consume. The study, "No distinct local cuisines among humpback whales: A population.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: A dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia"s door

A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it's only a matter of time before it arrives......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Australian study proves "humans are planet"s most frightening predator"

Australia lacks fearsome large carnivores like lions and wolves, and the relative lack of fear that marsupials like kangaroos and wallabies show to dogs (and other introduced carnivores) has been attributed to a lack of evolutionary experience with l.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Excavation reveals "major" ancient migration to Timor Island

The discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones in a deep cave in Timor Island has led archaeologists to reassess the route that early humans took to reach Australia......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Surviving reentry is the key goal for SpaceX’s fourth Starship test flight

Elon Musk says SpaceX aims to launch the fourth Starship test flight in about two weeks. Enlarge / SpaceX's fourth full-scale Starship rocket undergoes a fueling test Monday. (credit: SpaceX) After three test flights, Sp.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Rise in sea urchins and related damage to kelp forests impacts Oregon"s gray whales and their food, study finds

A recent boom in the purple sea urchin population off the southern Oregon Coast appears to have had an indirect and negative impact on the gray whales that usually forage in the region, a new study shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Are we really about to talk to whales?

The past decade has seen an explosion of new research into some of the most fascinating sounds in the sea: the vocalizations of whales and dolphins......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

The best survival games

It's hard enough surviving in real life, so why not see how far you could make it in the best survival games? These are the best ones you can play right now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Cameras reveal wombat burrows can be safe havens after fire and waterholes after rain

Australia's unprecedented Black Summer bushfires in 2019–20 created ideal conditions for misinformation to spread, from the insidious to the absurd......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

New research reveals just how few LGBTQI+ people play sports

The topic of homophobia in sport has recently made headlines in Australia, with a series of homophobic incidents involving men's AFL players......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Indonesia floods kill 67 as rescuers race to find missing

Indonesian rescuers raced Wednesday to find dozens of people still unaccounted for after heavy rains caused flash floods and washed volcanic debris into residential areas over the weekend, sweeping away houses and leaving 67 people dead......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Elon Musk’s X dodges Australian order to remove church stabbing video

Elon Musk accused Australia of trying to have "jurisdiction over all of Earth." Enlarge (credit: Apu Gomes / Stringer | Getty Images News) An Australian federal court sided with Elon Musk on Monday, rejecting an Australi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Raspberry in the sky: Astronomers discover a new supernova remnant candidate

Astronomers from the Western Sydney University in Australia and elsewhere report the detection of a new supernova remnant (SNR) candidate. The newfound SNR candidate, dubbed "Raspberry" due to its morphology, was identified in the near side of the Mi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

China"s vehicle exports hit record high in April as domestic sales fall

Facing trade threats in Europe, Chinese automakers have been actively exploring South America, Australia and ASEAN markets for exports......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024