Biology
A completely new species discovered on Australia's 'sacred rock'
The new species belongs to a family of sacred plants associated with the spiritual traditions of the indigenous peoples.
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Animal world
Discovered extremely poisonous '8-legged monster' 7.6cm long, terrible fangs bite through human nails
The deadly venomous spider, also known as the 'eight-legged monster', has the ability to bite through fingernails with 2.5cm long fangs.
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New species discovered on 'sacred rock' in Australia
The new species belongs to a sacred plant 'family' tied to the spiritual traditions of the indigenous people, which has grown surprisingly strong, despite the unsuitable…
Oceanography
Discovered Australian and New Guinea sharks evolved more legs, can hunt in shallow water
Scientists have discovered nine species of epaulette sharks in coastal waters near northern Australia and New Guinea. During low tide, they use pectoral and pelvic fins…
Animal world
Every year, Australia destroys 2 million of these creatures but remains helpless against their development
This is an organism that is harmful to humans and has an extremely strong growth.
Animal world
10,000 wild horses in Australia will be wiped out because of overpopulation
Authorities plan to kill or relocate more than 10,000 wild horses to limit the number of this species, but researchers say that number is not enough.
Scientific application
Australian-style mango planting: Tips to 'prompt' the tree to bear fruit
Leo Skliros, Chairman of the Australian Northern Territory Mango Industry Association, has the potential to help mango trees flower and bear fruit early in winter (July).
Cancer
Researchers have found a chance to block breast cancer
Australian scientists have discovered that the oncogene AAMDC plays a role in fattening cancer cells. This study opens up treatment opportunities for women with malignan…
Science invention
Australia invents breakthrough method to kill mosquitoes
After 20 weeks of testing, the number of midges in these areas has decreased by more than 80%.
Archeology
Discovered an 80cm long 'monstrous dragon' footprint in Australia
Fossil footprints more than 150 million years old in Australia reveal a carnivorous dinosaur about the size of a T-rex tyrant.
1001 mystery
Mysterious blue objects glow in the Australian night sky
Australians were surprised to find a strange green object glowing in the night sky. Strange objects can be seen throughout Victoria and South Australia.
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3 places in the world with amazingly different temperatures day and night
In the south of our country, every year when the rainy season comes, many people feel tired and annoyed when faced with excessive erratic weather.
Oceanography
Eels pierce the stomach of predators to flee
Despite being able to get out of the stomach, the snake eel still cannot escape the rib cage in the body of predators and eventually becomes a mummy.
Animal world
New subspecies discovered the most famous parrot in Australia
Red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) is a species of bird in the Cacatuidae family. This is a symbolic bird of Australia.
Animal world
Which species can memorize and 'mimic' the cry of 20 different animals?
The Bird of the Bird, also known as the Dan Lia, is the native bird of Australia. Their appearance stands out with the large tail of the male when flirting with the fema…