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AUSTRALIAN SCIENTISTS PARROTS TRACKING DEVICES
Suspicious object on rail tracks did not contain explosives, says German policeGerman police confirmed a suspicious object on rail tracks in Treuchtlingen was not explosive. Buildings near the object were evacuated for...- In 2024, Australian scientists reported fitting five parrots with tracking devices; within 48 hours, the birds had removed every oneIn a fascinating study, scientists attached GPS devices to five wild little corellas in South Australia, only to find all were removed with...
- Australia’s Go8 universities step up India outreach: Nearly 2,500 students engageAustralian Group of Eight universities recently engaged nearly twenty-five thousand Indian students. This multi-city outreach program provi...
- Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn itResearchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to captur...
- Australian scientists put GPS trackers on five magpies; two were removed within hours, and all five were gone within daysA fascinating display of teamwork was observed in Australian magpies as they successfully removed tracking devices from fellow birds. Withi...
- For kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming: New artificial kidney implant will filter blood continuosly without regular hospital dialysisFor kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming in the form of Holly, a surgically implanted artificial kidney designed to filter blo...
- In the 1980s, Burmese pythons released or escaped from Florida’s pet trade began reproducing in the Everglades; scientists linked them to sharp declines in native mammalsBurmese pythons, a species introduced to Florida decades ago, are now posing significant threats to the wildlife in the Everglades. Scienti...
- In 1643, an Italian physicist and mathematician came up with a crucial invention to help measure atmospheric pressure laying foundation for weather forecasts and unraveling many secrets in thermodynamics and modern meteorologyIn 1643, an Italian physicist and mathematician came up with a crucial invention to help measure atmospheric pressure laying foundation for...
- In 1964, an Australian couple camped on a North Queensland island; their decades-long campaign helped a pigeon colony recover from under 2,000 birds to more than 40,000In 1965, Margaret and Arthur Thorsborne initiated a bird count that has become one of the most enduring wildlife studies globally. Their un...
- How a ninth-grader from Georgia created a device to detect pesticides in fruits and veggies and won $25,000A 14-year-old Georgia student created an AI-powered handheld device that can detect pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables. His inventi...
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2 & Watch9 go on sale: Check price, features and offersSamsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Flip8, marking a major advancement in foldable technology. Alongside these, th...
- In 1967, US satellites searching for nuclear tests detected mysterious flashes from space. Decades later, scientists uncovered secrets of gamma-ray bursts, which can release more energy in 10 seconds than Sun will emit over its entire 10-billion-year lifetimeGamma-ray bursts, first detected accidentally in 1967, have long puzzled astronomers. Recent observations of their afterglows are now chall...
- In 2016, scientists identified the globe skimmer as the world's longest-distance insect flyer. Years later, it reshaped our understanding of insect migrationResearchers from Rutgers University have uncovered genetic evidence demonstrating that dragonflies embark on remarkable long-distance migra...
- UK expands Global Talent visa for researchers, opening more opportunities for IndiansThe United Kingdom has expanded its Global Talent visa program. More than one hundred research firms can now sponsor top scientists. This m...
- Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce aurorasScientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl ...
- Built to hunt enemy submarines during World War II, this device later transformed our understanding of the seafloorWorld War II fluxgate magnetometer: A World War II device found new scientific purpose after the war. Oceanographers refitted the fluxgate ...
- A world-ending asteroid, a nuclear bomb and one risky mission: Scientists explain their emergency plan to save Earth but there is a catchScientists have outlined a new strategy that could one day help protect Earth from one of the most devastating threats imaginable. The prop...
- Why are so many dolphins washing up on South Australian beaches? Long-term data point to a devastating algal bloomIn 2025 and 2026, South Australia faced a troubling harmful algal bloom, resulting in unprecedented dolphin fatalities— the highest in more...
- This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food securityA young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers...
- Samsung bets on new wearable form factors, says it will absorb rising costs to keep premium devices accessibleSamsung is exploring new wearable devices like smart glasses and rings. The company is absorbing rising component costs instead of passing ...
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