Deadly Viruses Mysteriously Vanished from a Medical Lab in 2021. No One Realized for Years

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.11.2024 15:19 PM

Hundreds of vials containing deadly, live viruses and dangerous organisms went missing from an Australian laboratory in 2021, but no one noticed their disappearance until 2023, years after it occurred.

4-Billion-Year-Old Remnants of Earth’s Crust Found Below Australia, Give Clues About the Formation and Evolution of Continents

06.24.2024 03:55 AM

Some of the oldest rocks on Earth, dating almost 4 billion years old, were found lurking beneath Western Australia. Learn more about it in this article.

Human Voices More Terrifying to Australian Marsupials Than Other Apex Predators

05.27.2024 04:40 AM

Australian marsupials found human sounds more terrifying than other apex predators. Continue reading to learn more.

100-Million-Year-Old Fossils From Australia Reveal Three New Species of Monotreme

05.27.2024 03:20 AM

Three new species of monotreme were discovered and one looked like a combination of platypus and echina so it was dubbed "echidnapus." Continue reading to learn more.

Marsupials Fear Humans More Than Any Other Predator, Australian Study Finds

05.23.2024 08:00 AM

An Australian study reveals that marsupials fear humans more than any other predator. Explore the implications of this surprising discovery on wildlife conservation. Read more!

3,000-Year-Old Pottery Rewrites Aboriginal History in Australia; Chemical Analysis of Sherds Reveals Trade Networks in the Continent

04.11.2024 06:52 AM

Experts have discovered the oldest Aboriginal pottery in Australia which destroys the colonial myths in the continent. Learn more about it in this article.

Sun’s Giant Unstable Sunspot Unleashes Powerful Solar Flare That Causes Radio Blackouts Across Australia, Southeast Asia

02.07.2024 01:49 AM

Sun released a powerful solar flare that caused radio blackouts. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) Sun's Giant Unstable Sunspot Unleashes Powerful Solar Flare That Causes Radio Blackouts Across Australia, Southeast Asia A powerful solar flare erupted earlier this week.

200 Parrots Fall From the Sky in Australia, Suffer From Mysterious Illness

02.02.2024 03:21 AM

Over 200 rainbow lorikeets dropped from the sky in Australia. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Andrew Mercer (www. baldwhiteguy.

Endangered Tasmanian Devil's Population Decline Sparks Evolutionary Genetic Shifts in Spotted-Tailed Quolls

01.08.2024 22:26 PM

The Tasmanian devil die-off, driven by contagious tumors, triggers genetic shifts in another predator, causing ripple effects throughout the food chain. Read the article for more details.

Lost Landmass With Inland Water Discovered in Northwestern Australia; Ancient Colony Was Once Home to 500,000 People

01.04.2024 02:00 AM

Scientists discovered a massive colony off the coast of Australia which was once home to half a million people. Find out more about it in this article.

DeepSouth: World's First Supercomputer That Mimics Human Brain's Efficacy and Power Will Go Online in 2024

12.18.2023 05:27 AM

DeepSouth, Western Sydney University's supercomputer, is designed to achieve 228 trillion synaptic operations/sec, potentially advancing cyborg brain capabilities. Read the article to learn more.

Predator Behind Great White Shark With Ripped Belly That Washed Ashore in Australia Identified

12.06.2023 03:40 AM

A killer whale or a pod of killer whales ripped open the belly of the giant great white shark that washed ashore in Australia in October. Continue reading to know the full story.

Australia’s Home-Made Lunar Rover To Be Named by Public Voting, Mark the Country’s Breakthrough in Space Exploration

11.21.2023 07:40 AM

Australians began voting on a name for the country’s first home-made lunar rover. Read the article to find out more.

Beachgoers Stunned as the World's Most Dangerous Bird Makes a Splash on Australia's East Coast on Halloween

11.17.2023 09:01 AM

Dubbed as the world's most dangerous bird, the giant flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea was seen on October 31 along the shores of Bingil Bay. Continue reading to learn more of this story.

120-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Bird Tracks in Australia the Oldest Ever Discovered in Southern Polar Region

11.16.2023 03:30 AM

The oldest bird tracks in the Southern Hemisphere were discovered in Australia. Continue reading to learn more.

Dumpy Tree Frog Lifespan, Colors, Size: How Big Can It Get? Can It Really Morph?

10.31.2023 21:48 PM

The dumpy tree frog is native to Australia and New Guinea, but it is also a popular pet due to its hardiness, docility, size, and cheerful appearance. Check out this article to learn more about them. 

Crocodiles Mistake Low-Flying Helicopter for Thunderstorm, Triggering Mating Frenzy at Australian Farm

10.11.2023 06:17 AM

A low-flying helicopter mistakenly triggered a mating frenzy among saltwater crocodiles at an Australian farm during their courtship season. Continue reading to learn more about this story.

15-Million-Year-Old Fossil of Ancient Giant Trapdoor Spider Discovered in Australia; Five Times Bigger Than Modern Relatives

09.25.2023 02:25 AM

In Australia's arid heart, scientists found a preserved, large, rainforest-dwelling spider fossil that is unique to the world. Check it out in this article.

Starlink International Outage Leaves Australians, Americans Without Network; SpaceX Resolves Issue

09.13.2023 04:30 AM

Starlink users experienced a network outage, but SpaceX had already resolved the issue. Continue reading to learn more.

8-Centimeter Live Parasitic Roundworm Found in Australian Woman’s Brain Who Complained About Forgetfulness, Depression

08.28.2023 22:55 PM

A wriggling worm was found in the brain of a woman during surgery after she complained about depression and forgetfulness. Continue reading to know the full story.

World's Largest Living Crocodile in Captivity Might Surpass Previous Measurements, Having Grown Since 2011 Assessment

08.15.2023 07:46 AM

Cassius, the record-holding captive crocodile, has not been measured since 2011 when it earned the Guinness World Record. Continue reading to learn more about it.