Why are Australian Rescuers Forced to Euthanize the Trapped Whales in Tasmania

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.24.2020 09:11 AM

At least 380 trapped pilot whales in Australia are already dead and Australian rescuers are now forced to euthanize some surviving whales, but why?

Humpback Whale Found Its Way Back To Sea After Getting Lost in Crocodile-Infested River

09.21.2020 08:50 AM

The presence of the humpback whale on Australia's crocodile-infested river baffled scientists. Fortunately, the whale has found its way back to the sea safely.

Scorpions Serve as 'Ecological Barometers' Offering Insights On Ecosystem Restoration

09.14.2020 23:47 PM

The population of a local species of scorpion serves as an "ecological barometer" in Australia, a new study suggests.

Crocodiles Fight Over a Dead Cow in an Outback Billabong

09.09.2020 11:17 AM

A photographer captured the moment as more than 20 crocodiles fought over a dead cow in the waters of Corroboree Billabong, Northern Territory, Australia.

Polar Blast Set To Hit Australia This Weekend, First in 15 Years

08.21.2020 08:50 AM

The once in every 15 years polar blast is going to hit the east coast of Australia, covering it with icy winds, heavy rain, and snow this weekend.

Where Did Penguins Originate? Hint: It's Not Antarctica

08.19.2020 05:45 AM

Penguin ancestors are traced back to Australia and New Zealand, and eventually migrated to Antarctica and other parts of the world. However, rapid climate change poses a serious threat to penguin species.

Google's Open Letter to Australia Warns Government to Ban Free Search Services in the Country

08.17.2020 08:47 AM

The Australian government is planning to make digital giants, such as Google, to pay for news content. In an "Open Letter to Australians," Google threatened the Australian government that it would ban the country from using the free search services of the company if this law pushes through.

Explore Hallett Cove in Australia, Thanks to Virtual Reality

08.17.2020 07:29 AM

As a part of National Science Week, Australia now lets people experience the Hallett Cove Conservation Park during the Ice Age - thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology.

A Huge 40lb Mackerel Kills a Fisherman by Hitting Him in the Chest

08.16.2020 00:39 AM

A fisherman in Australia was killed in a "freak accident" after a huge 40lb mackerel jumped aboard and slapped him in the chest, killing him.

New Study Traces the African Carder Bee in Western Australia

07.29.2020 08:20 AM

Researchers from Curtin University in Perth, Australia have recorded the first known appearance of the African carder bee, Psedoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum, in Western Australia.

Australian Scientists Developed New Antibody Test That Delivers Results in Just 20 Minutes

07.20.2020 02:42 AM

A team of scientists in Australia has developed a new antibody test that can -deliver test results in just 20 minutes. Plus, the result is visible to the naked eye.

Australia's New Food Ranking System Gives Cheese a Bad Reputation

07.15.2020 03:30 AM

Australia has updated its Health Star Rating System. The guide is supposed to guide consumers in making healthier food choices. However, cheesemakers are concerned with their one-star rating.

New Species of “Walking” Sharks Found in Australia

07.10.2020 07:51 AM

Scientists have discovered four new species of "walking" sharks. Watch how the adorable creatures "walk" on the seabed instead of swim.

Melbourne Is on Coronavirus Lockdown: Borders Closed Off for the First Time in 100 Years

07.07.2020 06:28 AM

Melbourne will once again enter into lockdown and close its borders effective on the midnight of July 8, Wednesday. As Australia seems to be entering its second wave of the coronavirus, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says strict measures need to be observed to ensure that it doesn't spread to other nearby states.

7,000 Year-Old Site Submerged in Australia’s Continental Shelf Showed Encouraging Sign of Preserved Aboriginal Artifacts

07.02.2020 02:47 AM

Australia has a rich human history that can be traced back to over 65,000 years, but many of its oldest archaeological sites are now underwater. An encouraging sign that Aboriginal artifacts and landscapes may be preserved offshore after archaeologists found a 7,000-year-old site submerged along Australia's continental shelf.

Cold Snap Strikes Australia Sends Temperature Plummeting Below Freezing Point and Hail Storm

06.29.2020 01:25 AM

Temperatures went down below freezing point, a fog warning was declared in Victoria, and hail stones falling on Perth, those are some of the effects of a cold snap striking Australia.

Three-Year-Old Female Giraffe, Gigi, Dies Two Weeks After Settling Into Sydney Zoo, Inciting Investigation

06.23.2020 05:33 AM

Sydney Zoo mourns the loss of its three-year-old female giraffe, Gigi. She died only two weeks after her transfer to the zoo. Officials are now arranging a post-mortem for her death, which could take about three weeks.

Watch: Australians Amazed by the Bright Green Light That Darted Through the Night Sky on Sunday

06.15.2020 06:47 AM

Australians were in awe of the glowing green spectacle that zoomed past the sky on Sunday night. Many believed it to be the Asteroid 2002 NN4 and shared posts of the phenomenon on social media. Click the link above to see footage of the asteroid.

This Is Why You Need to Ensure Your Pharmacy Vaccinations Are Properly Documented Before COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives

06.15.2020 06:46 AM

Pharmacist-administered vaccinations were observed to be under-reporting immunization records. Health authorities express the effect that incomplete records may have when the coronavirus vaccine becomes available.

Remarkable Discovery on Trees Tell Tales of Australia’s Aboriginal Culture

06.15.2020 00:59 AM

Research reveals breakthrough findings on the history of Aboriginal Australians through the discovery of a new tree scar and stone tool. Scientists find evidence that the community displayed cultural persistence during their time. Click the link above to learn more.

What Is a Woman? Apparently, They Can Have Penises, Says the Australian Academy of Science

06.01.2020 06:04 AM

Many are left baffled after the Australian Academy of Science changed the definition of a woman. The academy now states that a woman is "anyone who recognizes themself as a woman." Click the link above to read more.