An important lesson from the Millennium Drought in Australia was the power of individuals to curb their own water use. This was achieved through public education campaigns and water restrictions. It was a popular topic in ...
Environment
Feb 13, 2019
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Researchers at the RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia have drawn inspiration from the way kestrels hover above their prey to develop an autonomous fixed-wing micro air vehicle (MAV) that can gain height from convenient ...
Engineering
Dec 17, 2015
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The Australian city of Melbourne has sweltered through its hottest night since 1902, with temperatures topping 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit), meteorologists said Tuesday.
Environment
Jan 12, 2010
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A worldwide study into best practice accommodation design for people living with an acquired brain or spinal cord injury has been released today.
Other
Sep 27, 2013
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Apple Wednesday offered to refund Australian customers who felt misled by advertising about the 4G capability of its new iPad, which can only access the ultra-fast wireless network in North America.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 28, 2012
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Australia's southern island of Tasmania has experienced its hottest day since records began, with the capital Hobart sweltering at 41.8 Celsius (107.2 Fahrenheit) on Friday.
Environment
Jan 4, 2013
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Pig-nosed turtles are found in tropical freshwater ecosystems in northern Australia and New Guinea, only arriving here a few thousand years ago.
Paleontology & Fossils
Dec 8, 2021
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This week Melbourne's water storage dropped below 50 percent, a sign of the prolonged and deepening drought gripping eastern Australia. Sydney is only marginally better off, at 53.8 percent of full storage.
Environment
May 24, 2019
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Australians were treated to a spectacular light show after a flaming object, believed to be space junk from a Russian booster rocket, streaked across the night sky and lit up social media.
Space Exploration
Jul 11, 2014
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Hackers protesting against the Australian visit of exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer mistakenly crashed the website of an arts festival with a similar name, organisers said Thursday.
Internet
Aug 7, 2009
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