Up to 100 countries to back climate deal
Up to 100 countries to back climate deal>> view originalTassie hotspot for fishy friends
Two yellow-bellied sea snakes have ventured south into Tasmanian waters, far from their tropical home.WARM sea temperatures have lured an assortment of unusual sea creatures to Tasmania in recent months – some slithery and others scrumptious.Anglers are buzzing over the larger numbers of sought-after table fish visiting the island, with catches of whopper yellowtail kingfish, snapper and broadbill swordfish.Other out-of-range specimens have required a respectful distance, such as the two yellow..>> view originalWorld Science Festival a boost for Brisbane's tourism industry, minister says
World Science Festival a boost for Brisbane's tourism industry, minister says By QUT student Toby Crockford Posted March 12, 2016 16:56:40 The World Science Festival is fulfilling expectations by bringing both national and international science lovers to its new home, Brisbane.The festival secured some of the best scientific minds from across the globe, featuring more than 100 speakers from nine different countries.Queensland Tourism and Major Events Minister Ka..>> view originalPrehistoric kitchen tools boosted human evolution
Developing tools with which to slice and mash their food meant our ancestors needed to chew much less, leaving more time for honing language and other skills instead, evolutionary scientists said Wednesday. About 2.5 million years ago, a big shift was observed in the hominin family comprising modern humans and all our ancestors — away from big teeth, jaws and chewing muscles. But as mouths got smaller, brains and bodies got bigger, requiring more energy from food — a paradox that has long co..>> view originalVIDEO: An ice bridge collapses on a glacier in Argentina
An ice bridge has collapsed at the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina. The rare sight was captured on camera yesterday as massive chunks of ice broke away from the glacier and hit the water with full force causing huge waves. Around 3,000 spectators were lucky enough to witness the event and even clapped after the arched section of the glacier gave away. The Perito Moreno Glacier spans 250 square kilometres in the Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina — a UNESCO World Heritage Site —..>> view originalSpider found that can swim, dive, eat toads
A species of water spider found recently in the northern Australian state of Queensland has been nicknamed Brian. The announcement about the spider species was made lately by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk at the World Science Festival in Brisbane. The actual name of the species is Dolomedes briangreenei. It is given new name to honor famous US physicist Brian Greene because of their common interest: waves. The spider Brian uses waves to detect prey and navigate its world, whereas ..>> view original12 Apostles Victoria: Five new never-before-seen Apostles found underwater off Great Ocean Road
The Twelve Apostles are one of Victoria's most prized natural attractions, with many locals and tourists alike taking the drive down the Great Ocean Road to catch a glimpse of the limestone stacks. However, a new discovery by a PHD student shows there are five more never-before-seen collections hidden 50 metres underwater. Dubbed the 'drowned Apostles', the limestone stacks are believed to be 60,000 years old and were first discovered by University of Melbourne student Rhiannon Bezore. Bezore ..>> view originalScientists Blame Climate Change For Ichthyosaur's Extinction
Scientists may have discovered the reason why the Ichthyosaur disappeared long before the mass extinction of other dinosaurs at the end of Cretaceous period. It has long been a mystery as to why these ocean creatures died out but it seems the reason was climate change. Research published in Nature Communications, has uncovered evidence that the dolphin-like reptile was the victim of a period of climate change that affected marine ecosystems and contributed to its demise. According to The CS ..>> view original"Teddy bear" removed from endangered species list
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Xinhua) -- After 24 years of recovery efforts, the Louisiana black bear, the inspiration for the Teddy Bear, was recently removed from the U.S. Federal Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The removal was announced early this week by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which estimated that currently between 500 and 570 Louisiana black bears were roaming the country, a large increase from the population size of 150 at the time when the species was listed as threaten..>> view original
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