In recent research published by myself and my colleague Tony Yeates in the journal Tectonophysics, we investigate what we believe — based on many years of experience in asteroid impact research — is the world’s largest known impact structure, buried deep in the Earth in southern New South Wales. The Deniliquin structure, yet to be ...
Some of the beauties of the world are popularly recognized, and some aren’t — these are hidden beauties. In particular, the magnificent ginkgo trees in large parts of China are majestic. Most are situated on the east side of the Hu Huanyong line in China, which has a humid climate. The Chinese respect and admire ...
In recent years, the impact of human activities on the environment has become a growing concern. Many surfers, for instance, have witnessed the decline of native forests and their associated ecosystems. This firsthand observation has created a deep resonance within the surfing community. In response, a grassroots movement has occurred, where surfers are teaming up ...
Science fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly pathogens emerging from the ice and wreaking havoc on unsuspecting human victims. From shape-shifting aliens in Antarctica to super-parasites emerging from a thawing woolly mammoth in Siberia, to exposed permafrost in Greenland causing a viral pandemic — the concept is marvelous plot fodder. But just how ...
Did you know venom – a toxic substance injected by one animal into another – has evolved around 100 times? In our laboratory at the University of Queensland, my colleagues and I study all kinds of venomous animals. One reason we do this is to find new molecules that can be used in medicines or ...
The animal world is full of different types of intelligence, from the simple bodily coordination of jellyfish to the navigation abilities of bees, the complex songs of birds, and the imaginative symbolic thought of humans. All of these manifestations of intelligence are due to having a brain. In an article published in Proceedings of the ...
When you hear news reports about volcanoes spewing lava and ash, you may worry about the people nearby. In fact, almost 1 in 10 people around the world live within 100 kilometers of an active volcano. For those living close to volcanoes, farming on their fertile soils, or visiting their spectacular landscapes, it is crucial ...
The animals in Australia are super-different to those in Asia. This goes without saying; we know Australia is full of weird and wonderful creatures found nowhere else on Earth, such as the platypus and the koala. But it may surprise you to know that many of our most iconic critters came from Asia and arrived ...
There are numerous ticks, but fewer than 10 are known to bite humans. These small, blood-sucking insects can be found everywhere in the United States except Alaska, though they are more common in mountainous and tropical areas with lush vegetation. Not all diseases transmitted by ticks are life-threatening; however, some can become fatal when left ...
Waterfalls stand tall as nature’s poetry in motion in a world where nature’s magnificent beauties inspire the soul and ignite our creativity. Their cascading flow, shimmering veils, and thunderous roars fascinate our senses and leave us speechless. The United States Postal Service has recognized the magnificence of these natural wonders by featuring 12 of the ...
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