NewsBite

Science

a a a a a a

Legendary NASA astronaut dies aged 97

Space veteran and heroic Apollo 13 commander, Jim Lovell, has died at the age of 97.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA:Scientific equipment in the 50yr old control room at the Heavy Ion Accelerator, Nuclear Physics research and hands-on training Facility at ANU College of Science, Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Consequences’: Australia’s nuclear warning

One of Britain’s leading nuclear scientists says Australia will face consequences if it continues to reject nuclear energy.

Perth businessman Ted Powell donates $100m to Murdoch University's veterinary school. Mr Powell with vet school regular Megsie

‘Can’t spend it’: Millionaire gives away $100m

A Perth businessman has made an extraordinary donation to a veterinary school at one of the city’s major universities.

0

Man shares gruesome picture after shark attack

Gruesome pic of man after bull shark attack

A fisherman has shared a gruesome picture taken moments after a terrifying shark attack that nearly tore his leg off. WARNING: Graphic

0

More Stories

Rare footage of six humpbacks on a heat hunt in NSW bay

Rare footage of six humpbacks on a heat hunt in NSW bay

A drone pilot who volunteers to monitor whale activity captured amazing footage of a humpback “heat hunt” recently, with a bunch of ardent…

Since 1994, there have been 66 known Hendra virus outbreaks across Australia, killing four people and dozens of horses. Picture: CSIRO

‘Critical implications’: New China bat viruses

Medical experts have warned that the discovery of the viruses could have “critical implications” for public health across the globe.

0

KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Brumbies forage for food in deep snow in the Kiandra Plains region of the Kosciuszko National Park on August 23, 2020 in Kosciuszko National Park, Australia. Free-roaming feral horses, known as Brumbies, are found across Australia. Believed to be descended from animals imported by early British colonialists, the Brumby population is estimated to be in the thousands, with the highest concentration of horses roaming Australia's alpine region, which straddles the state border of Victoria and New South Wales. With large numbers of Brumbies trampling through protected National Parks, their fate has long been a subject of heated debate. On one side are those that want the total eradication of the animals - those who consider them a feral, invasive and destructive species. At the other end are those that advocate for the protection of what are viewed as

‘Finish the job’: Call on state’s brumbies

Controversial laws protecting one state’s brumbies could be repealed in the latest move to “reverse a wrong of the past”.

‘Misleading’ population tally exposed. Picture: iStock

‘Billions missing’: World population ‘miscount’

New investigations suggest the world’s population might be wildly underestimated due to flawed data collection.

0

Explosive detection dog hangs up his harness

Explosive detection dog hangs up his harness

AFP high-risk explosive detection dog Ando will perform his last sniff and search this week at Cairns Airport as he wraps up six years of paw-some…

Experts are taking aim at NSW and Queensland government for their use of shark nets.

‘Manipulative’: Big call on shark ‘myth’

Questions continue to be asked about whether a measure that’s been used to deter sharks at Australian beaches for decades is really the answer.

The sacrificial sword straddled the Christian-Viking divide.

Stunning mystery of ancient sword revealed

At first glance, it appeared to be just like any other medieval weapon, however the true significance of this sword has since come to light.

V2_Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship explodes after -major anomaly-

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes after “major anomaly”

SpaceX’s Starship 36 exploded during a routine static fire test after experiencing a “major anomaly” at the test stand in Starbase, Texas,…

Kangaroos battle it out as hiker watches on

Kangaroos battle it out as hiker watches on

These kangaroos had an unexpected showdown, as a hiker was admiring them from afar

Incredible footage of giraffe zoomies ahead of World Giraffe Day

Incredible footage of giraffe zoomies ahead of World Giraffe Day

Standing at 5.8 metres tall they hit speeds of nearly 60km/h when running.

1
…
16
17
18
19
20
…
200

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/technology/science/page/18