Researchers discover where all modern mammals originated from
For almost 200 years it has been believed that the placental mammals, and the related marsupials, had originated in the northern hemisphere
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 18, 2022
All modern mammals originated from Australia, researchers find
Australia, home to the most unusual animal species on the planet, can now lay claim to being the wellspring of modern mammal evolution.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 13, 2022
Massive coral reef taller than the Empire State Building discovered in Australia
A "massive" new reef measuring 500 meters (about 1,600 feet) has been discovered in Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2021
Dog named Bear rescues 100 sick, injured Koalas following Australian bushfires
Bear, a five-year-old high-energy dog tasked with finding Koalas injured in Australia's devastating bushfires, has rescued 100 marsupials.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2021
Australia plans lunar rover to help NASA find oxygen on moon
Australia has agreed to build a 20-kilogram (44-pound) semi-autonomous lunar rover for NASA to take to the moon as early as 2026.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2020
Small brain device proves big game changer for severely paralysed patients
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online
Joseph Shavit
Oct 27, 2020
'Massive' coral reef taller than the Empire State Building discovered in Australia
The reef was first discovered on October 20 as scientists completed an underwater mapping of the seafloor of the northern Great Barrier Reef
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2020
Australian Firefighters, the world's most popular charity calendar, is back for 2021
Now in its 28th year, the world's most popular calendar is back for 2021. And after the year we've all had, the Australian Firefighters
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