New Home for Deep-Sea Mineral Spire
A deep-sea mineral spire, known as Bikpela, (Big Bug in Tok Pisin, a creole language spoken throughout PNG) and first discovered in 2000 by both Australian and Papua New Guinea researchers, is going on display for the first time. Taking pride of place at the Australian National Maritime Museum’s exhibition Ultimate Depth: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea, the spire has given valuable information about the undersea world.
New Developments in Agriculture Showcase at AgCatalyst
Agrifood industries are facing challenges on a global scale, but innovative science and technology from CSIRO are making a difference. The new technology, revealed at AgCatalyst 2024, showcased by CSIRO, had many new opportunities for development.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Animal Welfare
Thousands of cattle pass through the Casino Food Co-op daily. For the northern NSW business, ensuring the well-being of the cattle is not just business, its law. Currently, the cattle are monitored by staff and vets, but the task of monitoring every animal is extremely difficult. But new AI technology is being developed to change that.
Researchers Discover Scuba Diving Lizards
In 2021, assistant research professor Lindsey Swierk from Binghamton University in New York and her team, discovered a new type of semi-aquatic anoles lizard. The lizards can stay underwater for at least twenty minutes by using an air bubble.
Undersea Imaging Helping Build Bonds and Share Knowledge
A joint project by Australian and American marine scientists has found a new way to explore the ocean. Researchers have made an open-source framework, meant to transform how research image datasets can be managed, processed and shared. In 2024, the database set a new standard for collaboration, data accessibility and citizen science.
Origins of Earth’s Meteorites Discovered
Throughout history, the Earth has been hit continuously by meteorites, the origins of which had largely been unknown. Recently, that’s changed. Scientists in 2024 have worked out where the majority have come from, with surprising results.
Hope for the Great Barrier Reef
For most coral reefs along the coast of Queensland, climate change is an existential threat. As the temperature increases, coral bleaching begins, and the bright and colourful underwater world slowly fades to black and white. The Great Barrier Reef houses thousands of fish, marine mammals, and algae. But as marine temperature rises, coral bleaching intensifies, and our marine wildlife heads toward grave danger.
Greenland Ice Sheet is Thinning Rapidly
The Greenland Ice Sheet, along with the Antarctic Ice Sheet, is one of the largest ice masses on Earth. It is the largest in the Northern Hemisphere, covering nearly 80% of Greenland’s land area and spanning over 1.7 million square kilometers. However, this ice sheet is rapidly thinning, alarming scientists.
Dengue Cases Increase with Global Temperatures
Across the globe, nations are experiencing a dramatic increase in dengue incidence, with over fourteen million cases and ten thousand deaths worldwide in 2024. The swell of infections has been linked to climate change and is predicted to increase further as global temperatures continue to rise.
Parts of the Great Barrier Reef Are Outlasting Others Through Coral Bleaching Events
The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Queensland and is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Climate change has caused mass coral bleaching, which has threatened this hotspot of biodiversity. Bleaching ultimately harms every organism living in the reef ecosystem, from the coral themselves to fish species that call the Great Barrier Reef home.