Videos capture humpback whales stopping to snack as they migrate along Australia’s coast
The southern humpback whale migration is in full swing. Tens of thousands of whales are now…
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Antarctic bacteria share ‘life-support’ genes to survive extreme conditions
Antarctica is one of the driest, coldest places on Earth. Very little life survives its extremes….
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First bird flu death in an Australian mainland mammal is a grim milestone. We know how bad this can get
There are currently no commercially available H5 vaccines suitable for mammals available in Australia. We do…
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The first wave of bird flu is the worst: what Australia can learn from overseas
Before this strain arrived, experts evaluated the risk for all Australian bird and mammal species, developed…
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‘Like someone whacking a piñata’: orcas explode sunfish by ramming them at high speed
An adult orca cruises near the surface of the clear, blue water, holding a large sunfish…
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The first case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia has been confirmed. What does this mean?
Importantly, ducks have very limited signs of disease when infected with HPAI H5N1, and appear to…
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Antarctic Treaty nations conclude closed-door talks in Hiroshima on Antarctica governance
Nearly 60 countries that are part of the Antarctic Treaty have concluded a two-week meeting in…
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Stardust trapped in Antarctic ice reveals tens of thousands of years of Solar System’s past
When you think of outer space, you’re likely picturing stars, planets and moons. But much of…
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LIVE: Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Sparks Global Health Response
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered international health monitoring efforts after…
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Hollow-Earth myths and Nazi UFOs on TikTok are bringing white supremacism into the mainstream
Eighty-one years after Adolf Hitler died by his own hand in a Berlin bunker, a viral…
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Passengers isolating on cruise ship stranded in the Atlantic over suspected hantavirus | DW News
A cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board is waiting for help off the coast…
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Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air
Winter in Antarctica is long and dark. Temperatures remain well below freezing. In many places, the…
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Delving into ‘deep time’: what NZ’s ancient past reveals about its present
We know Aotearoa New Zealand is home to many geographically and biologically special features. Yet few…
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A ‘cosmic clock’ in tiny crystals has revealed the rise and fall of Australia’s ancient landscapes
Australia’s iconic red landscapes have been home to Aboriginal culture and recorded in songlines for tens…
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Hundreds of iceberg earthquakes detected at the crumbling end of Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier
Glacial earthquakes are a special type of earthquake generated in cold, icy regions. First discovered in…
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Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain – and the consequences could be global
If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island – a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania…
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The southern hemisphere is full of birds found nowhere else on Earth. Their importance has been overlooked
The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one…
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Yoga Unites the World”: PM Modi’s Powerful Message in Mann Ki Baat Ep 123
Yoga Unites the World”: PM Modi’s Powerful Message in Mann Ki Baat Ep 123 In the…
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King’s Midwinter message to Antarctic researchers
20 hours ago Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent BBC King Charles has recorded a warm personal message…
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Want to see penguins in Antarctica? You’re in luck
Waddling penguins were a highlight of the trip when CBC’s Climate Unit accompanied the first all-Canadian…
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Who governs Antarctica?
CBC tagged along on the first all-Canadian Antarctic mission with the Royal Canadian Navy and more…
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Penguin poop may help preserve Antarctic climate
The ammonia from the guano does not form the particles but supercharges the process that does,…
