The ancient site was known to archaeologists, however the sheer size was previously unknown. Source: University of Tubingen. A 3400-year-old metropolis belonging to the Mittani Empire has emerged from the Tigris River in Iraq after years of drought dried up the area. Archaeologists from the University of Tubingen in Germany and Kurdistan Archaeology Organisation uncovered…
Researchers say millions of people will die unless action is taken. Source: Freepik. Findings show that over 1.45 million Australians will die from cancer “unless there are major investments in prevention, early detection and patient care”. The Daffodil Centre, an initiative between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, released information that detailed between…
The Sri Lankan PM has taken quick action seen getting the top job a few weeks ago. Source: Shutterstock. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe detailed that Sri Lanka needs over $6.9 billion to pay for essential items while another $1.3 billion is needed to boost reserves. The announcement comes as the country traverses through one of…
United Airlines will run the service several times a week with the hopes it’ll bring more tourists to both California and Queensland. Source: United Airlines. United Airlines is set to start direct flights from the US city to Brisbane three times a week beginning October 28. The announcement was made earlier in the week the…
These rats have successfully completed two of six stages, with hopes they’ll be fully trained sometime soon. Source: Apopo. When we think of rats, hero isn’t necessarily the first word that comes to mind but these African pouched rats are going to great lengths to ensure that changes. These working rats are part of a…
Nades, Priya and their two daughters Tharnicaa and Kopika are enroute to the town that fought for their return. Source: Home to Bilo. After spending more than four years in detention, the Murugappan family are finally back to Queensland with Biolela ready to celebrate their arrival. Nades, Priya and their two daughters Tharnicaa and Kopika…
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government will review the Section 501 criminal deportation legislation after a meeting with his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern. Source: Anthony Albanese (Twitter) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes strong but honest conversations with our neighbours “across the ditch” can strengthen an at-times strenuous alliance. Mr Albanese had…
Patrick Lyoyo was a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant. He was killed on April 4 after being shot from point blank range by Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr. Source: Grand Rapids Police Department A Michigan police officer has officially been charged with second-degree murder after shooting a Congolese immigrant at point blank range during a routine…
“Antarctic wildlife is difficult to study as many species are remote and inaccessible,” said BAS. Source: Freepik. Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have taken hundreds of satellite images of whales with hopes it’ll help to monitor their movements. Analysing satellite images can be difficult, with pictures often blurry and the whales themselves incredibly…
Dr Margaret Maitland, Principal Curator of the Ancient Mediterranean at National Museums Scotland, with the recently discovered Athenian ephebic list. Source: National Museums Scotland. Locked deep down in the vault of a Scottish museum for over 100 years was an ancient Greek marble tablet that turned out to be a yearbook. Given to the National…