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Will Surging Sea Levels Kill The Great Barrier Reef? Here's What Might Help
In the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. Its expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies.
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Climate Scientists Aren't Trusted As Much As Other Scientists, Reveals Study
Do people trust climate scientists, and what affects levels of trust? Our new study shows climate scientists are less trusted than other types of scientists globally. But there are profound variations in this trust gap between countries.
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PS5 Price Increased in the UK, Europe and Other Markets, Sony Cites 'Challenging Economic Environment'
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand, the company announced Sunday. The PlayStation parent cited “challenging economic environment” as the reason for the price hike of its console.
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Alarming Crocodile Behaviour Shift Sparks Concern As Climate Change Takes Its Toll
Crocodiles are ectothermic or cold-blooded animals, meaning they rely on external environments to regulate their body temperature.
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Over 150 Dolphins Found On Beach In Australia, Those Alive To Be Euthanised
Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.
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First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone
Two perentie lizards, known for their size and carnivorous diet, have been successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been bred outside of Australia. Experts at the zoo have taken special care to monitor the hatchlings during their early stages, ensuring their health and eventual integration into the zoo's A...
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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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"Heads To Be Chopped...": Sunil Gavaskar Senses Panic In Australia Camp, Highlights 'Mystery' Pull Out
Sunil Gavaskar believes the panic in Australian team environment is very much evident, citing Josh Hazlewoods comments, after losing to India by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth
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Rising Seas To Cost Pacific Island Nations $10 Billion - Their 20-Year GDP
Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Pacific atoll nations nearly $10 billion - equivalent to about 20 years of gross domestic product - the World Bank said in a report on Thursday.
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Sydney's 'Mystery' Toxic Beach Balls Are Cosmetic, Cleaning Product Waste
Beaches in Sydney re-opened for swimmers after authorities cleared thousands of black pollution balls washed ashore.
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What Are Metacrimes - And How Can We Stop Them?
The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia this month, it allows users to take a virtual walk in the savanna from their homes.
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Australia Announces Billion-Dollar Package To Protect Great Barrier Reef
Australia unveiled a billion-dollar package to protect the climate-ravaged Great Barrier Reef on Friday, hoping to prevent the vast network of corals from being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list.
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Australia To Close Embassy In Afghanistan Over Security Fears As Foreign Troops Withdraw
Australia on Tuesday abruptly announced it will shutter its embassy in Afghanistan this week, expressing fears over the "increasingly uncertain security environment" in Kabul as foreign troops withdraw.
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West Indies Set To Host Australia, Pakistan In July After South Africa Series
All players, support staff, and match officials will stay, train and play in a bio-secure environment, with regular COVID-19 PCR testing taking place with the assistance Ministries of Health and from CARPHA.
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Australia Bushfires Spewed As Much Smoke Into Stratosphere As Volcano: Study
The bushfires that ravaged Australia between 2019 and 2020 were so huge that they spewed as much smoke into the stratosphere as a large volcanic eruption, with serious consequences for the environment, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.
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Will Surging Sea Levels Kill The Great Barrier Reef? Here's What Might Help
In the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. Its expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies.
-
Climate Scientists Aren't Trusted As Much As Other Scientists, Reveals Study
Do people trust climate scientists, and what affects levels of trust? Our new study shows climate scientists are less trusted than other types of scientists globally. But there are profound variations in this trust gap between countries.
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PS5 Price Increased in the UK, Europe and Other Markets, Sony Cites 'Challenging Economic Environment'
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand, the company announced Sunday. The PlayStation parent cited “challenging economic environment” as the reason for the price hike of its console.
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Alarming Crocodile Behaviour Shift Sparks Concern As Climate Change Takes Its Toll
Crocodiles are ectothermic or cold-blooded animals, meaning they rely on external environments to regulate their body temperature.
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Over 150 Dolphins Found On Beach In Australia, Those Alive To Be Euthanised
Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.
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First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone
Two perentie lizards, known for their size and carnivorous diet, have been successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been bred outside of Australia. Experts at the zoo have taken special care to monitor the hatchlings during their early stages, ensuring their health and eventual integration into the zoo's A...
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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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"Heads To Be Chopped...": Sunil Gavaskar Senses Panic In Australia Camp, Highlights 'Mystery' Pull Out
Sunil Gavaskar believes the panic in Australian team environment is very much evident, citing Josh Hazlewoods comments, after losing to India by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth
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Rising Seas To Cost Pacific Island Nations $10 Billion - Their 20-Year GDP
Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Pacific atoll nations nearly $10 billion - equivalent to about 20 years of gross domestic product - the World Bank said in a report on Thursday.
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Sydney's 'Mystery' Toxic Beach Balls Are Cosmetic, Cleaning Product Waste
Beaches in Sydney re-opened for swimmers after authorities cleared thousands of black pollution balls washed ashore.
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What Are Metacrimes - And How Can We Stop Them?
The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia this month, it allows users to take a virtual walk in the savanna from their homes.
-
Australia Announces Billion-Dollar Package To Protect Great Barrier Reef
Australia unveiled a billion-dollar package to protect the climate-ravaged Great Barrier Reef on Friday, hoping to prevent the vast network of corals from being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list.
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Australia To Close Embassy In Afghanistan Over Security Fears As Foreign Troops Withdraw
Australia on Tuesday abruptly announced it will shutter its embassy in Afghanistan this week, expressing fears over the "increasingly uncertain security environment" in Kabul as foreign troops withdraw.
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West Indies Set To Host Australia, Pakistan In July After South Africa Series
All players, support staff, and match officials will stay, train and play in a bio-secure environment, with regular COVID-19 PCR testing taking place with the assistance Ministries of Health and from CARPHA.
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Australia Bushfires Spewed As Much Smoke Into Stratosphere As Volcano: Study
The bushfires that ravaged Australia between 2019 and 2020 were so huge that they spewed as much smoke into the stratosphere as a large volcanic eruption, with serious consequences for the environment, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.
