How could a shark slightly bigger than a person’s hand bring down a colossal catamaran? That’s the puzzling question that emerged in the early hours of Wednesday, as a trio of sailors embarked on a round-the-world voyage found themselves in a perilous situation. Roughly 500 miles (800 kilometers) off the coast of Cairns, Australia, their …
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By Carlyn Kranking Assistant Editor, Science and Innovation As darkness descends across the eastern coast of Australia, thousands of gray-headed flying foxes take to the skies. Armed with a keen sense of smell and sharp night vision, they roam to find food after resting all day. Some might travel as far as 30 miles in …
In response to growing concerns about public safety following two fatal shark attacks in the past three years, the Western Australian government is set to enforce a comprehensive ban on the use of shark fishing gear at all Perth beaches, effective from November 3. This includes a ban on the use of wire trace within …
Sharks have been navigating our oceans for million years (they appear before trees, to put it into perspective). And during this timespan, Earth and its inhabitants have experienced monumental transformations, but sharks have remained remarkably consistent in both their biology and body shape. This unchanging nature has long puzzled scientists, but a groundbreaking international research …
By Carlyn Kranking Assistant Editor, Science and Innovation As darkness descends across the eastern coast of Australia, thousands of gray-headed flying foxes take to the skies. Armed with a keen sense of smell and sharp night vision, they roam to find food after resting all day. Some might travel as far as 30 miles in …
Australia has fined X (formerly Twitter) for failing to answer all its questions about child exploitation. The country’s government levied a penalty of AUD 610,500 (around $387,000) for the Elon Musk-owned company’s non-compliance with a national law requiring social platforms to disclose how they’re combating online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). “Companies can make empty …
A total of at least 233 people have suffered gastroenteritis over the course of five different … [+] events held The Park in Melbourne, Australia, from September 13 through 24. Pictured here is an aerial view of Melbourne. (Photo: Getty) getty When you think back to your wedding day, it’s usually a bad sign when …
Pink diamonds are among the rarest color variations of this gemstone. getty Curtin University researchers studying diamond-rich rocks from Australia’s Argyle volcano have identified the missing geological process needed to bring valuable pink diamonds to the Earth’s surface where they can be mined, which could greatly help in the global hunt for new deposits. Diamonds …
In the crystal-clear waters off Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, a group of snorkelers huddle together in eager anticipation. Sunlight dances on the surface, casting mesmerizing patterns on the sandy seabed below. The ocean, stretching out in every direction, seemed infinite in its shades of blue. As they bob gently on the surface, snorkels in mouths …
Shark nets are set to make a return to the waters of Australia’s New South Wales next month, despite calls for the program’s discontinuation. Shark nets serve as a protective measure deployed at select beaches worldwide, including various coastal areas of Australia, such as along NSW’s beaches. Functioning as a physical barrier, these nets are …