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Water woes responsible for 8700 deaths

Water-related disasters killed more than 8700 people and displaced 40 million people across the world last year. The latest Global Water Monitor Report, involving an

New one-step climate-neutral metal production process

A new way to produce metal and alloys has been developed which would make a process responsible for 10 percent of the world CO2 emissions climate-neutral. Scientists

Antarctica 2024 in pictures. Take your own in 2025

The Australian Antarctic Program (AAP) has released a series of photos which captures the essence of Australia’s most southern outpost. AAP, a collaborative

$150m fund to support low-interest EV loans

The Federal Government is bankrolling low-interest loans for people earning under $100,000 who want to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). Federal Climate Change and

Shark and ray populations have halved in 50 years

Shark and ray populations have decline by more than 50 percent since 1970 off the back of global overfishing. A new study, led by Simon Fraser University, said the risk

Australian waterbird numbers halved in 2024

Drier conditions across many parts of Australia have led to a drop in waterbird numbers by nearly 50 percent. UNSW’s annual waterbird survey found that following the

Built-up environments encourage walking

The ability to walk to shops and restaurants in a neighbourhood has been found to significantly lift the likelihood of people exercising. A Washington State University

Weather warnings mapped out in BOM app upgrade

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has introduced a new warnings map layer in its weather app. BOM Decision Support Services General Manager Chantal Donnelly said the new

Sky-high drive continues for pioneering doctor

The pioneer of helicopter medicine in Australia and co-founder of CareFlight has switched his focus from saving lives to saving skies. Doctor Ken Wishaw, the country’s

EV batteries have been found to last longer than previously thought - Newsreel

Lifespan of EV batteries longer than expected

Electric vehicle batteries have been found to last 40 percent longer than previously thought under normal driving conditions. Stanford University researchers said the

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