Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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Google Maps to show the lowest carbon route for car journeys
Google Maps is to offer drivers the lowest carbon route for their chosen journey as part of the search company’s new environmentally friendly policies.
10/04/2021
Natural bacteria could wipe out dengue-carrying mosquitoes, Australian research suggests
Populations of mosquitoes, which spread dengue fever, zika and other viruses, dropped by 80% after being infected with Wolbachia bacteria.
09/23/2021
California will track violent deaths of LGBTQ+ people in nationwide first
Advocacy groups hail ‘huge victory’ as state becomes first in US to gather data on disproportionate harm.
09/30/2021
Flu and Covid jabs safe to be given at same time, study finds
Flu jabs are safe to give at the same time as the Pfizer or AstraZeneca Covid vaccines, according to the first clinical trial to investigate co-administering the shots in a single appointment.
10/03/2021
Cutting edge: turning street knives into urban gyms
The metal equipment in this outdoor gym at a south London park is all made from melted knives taken off the streets. Now it’s become a focus for people to sharpen their skills and strength.
09/28/2021
Indigenous traditional owners win back Daintree rainforest in historic deal
The world’s oldest rainforest will join landmarks like Uluru and Kakadu, where First Nations people are custodians of world heritage sites.
09/27/2021
Antibodies in breast milk remain for 10 months after Covid infection – study
Breastfeeding women who have been infected with Covid-19 continue to secrete virus-neutralising antibodies into their milk for up to 10 months, data suggests.
09/23/2021
Doctor’s ‘brilliant’ new first aid technique can stem blood loss after shark attack
An emergency department doctor says he has developed a simple new way to help save the lives of shark attack victims in the crucial moments after a bite. The technique is described in a paper published today in the journal of Emergency Medicine Australasia and works by closing off the femoral artery to prevent a person from rapidly bleeding out.
09/05/2021
Speed, decisiveness, cooperation: how a tiny Taiwan village overcame Delta
Rural community with an under-resourced health system came together to take on the virus, but anger at the authorities remains.
09/09/2021
Global windfarm installations expected to surge after Covid drop, says report
Windfarm installations are expected to double to record global levels this year, after a short-lived Covid-19 slowdown, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
08/31/2021
Robo-penguin: how artificial birds are relaying the secrets of ocean currents
They can go on research missions in stormy weather, dive to 150 metres and could soon be ‘singing’ signals. These penguin-like devices are helping to explain the eddies that are key to all life.
08/27/2021