Scientists discover vast reef behind Great Barrier Reef
Researchers working with the Royal Australian Navy have discovered an extensive reef system behind the famous Great Barrier Reef, mapping a huge network of donut-shaped features that measure between 650 and 984 feet across. The formations are called bioherms, and were made by a type of algae called halimeda. Shaped like donuts, the structures can be as deep as 33 feet in their center. “We’ve known about these geological structures in the northern Great Barrier Reef since the 1970s and 80s, but ..>> view originalOn World Day, top UN officials call for prompt entry into force of nuclear test ban treaty
Marking the International Day against Nuclear Tests, senior United Nations officials today called for the entry into force of a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments.>> view originalSea Shepherd: Australian arm vows to fight on despite US-Japan settlement
Sea Shepherd: Australian arm vows to fight on despite US-Japan settlement Posted August 30, 2016 18:12:50 Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd has launched its latest campaign in the Antarctic, despite a recent court settlement between the US arm of the conservation society and Japan's whaling body barring direct attacks on the whalers.Last week, two key players in Japan's whaling industry, the Institute of Cetacean Research and Kyodo Senpaku, announced the legal settlemen..>> view originalSydney Harbour reefs showing 'signs of recovery' following coral bleaching event, researcher says
Sydney Harbour reefs showing 'signs of recovery' following coral bleaching event, researcher says Posted August 30, 2016 20:16:47 Marine scientists say coral that was damaged by a bleaching event in Sydney Harbour earlier this year are "starting to show good signs of recovery".For the past 12 months a team of marine scientists has been examining the little known coral reefs of Sydney to try and understand more about coral survival.The research project is a collaborati..>> view originalCouncil row as flood risk reclassified
Ancient human ancestor Lucy died after falling from a tree, scans suggest
Ancient human ancestor Lucy died after falling from a tree, scans suggest Posted August 30, 2016 06:03:49 One of the world's coldest cases may have finally been cracked — 'Lucy', a 3.18-million-year-old human ancestor died after falling from a tree, according to a new study. Key pointsCT scans of 3.18 million year old fossil "Lucy" reveal fractures on hand, skull, foot, rib and pelvis consistent with fall from 10 metresFindings suggest "Lucy" may have spent some time..>> view original
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