“Ninety per cent of those diagnosed have no family history of T1D,” said UTS. The initiative led by The University of Sydney (UTS) will see test screening centres around the country and if successful, Australia could be one of the first places in the world to have such a program. It will be rolled out…
Swedish researcher Almira Osmanovic Thunström said she was in awe at the text being generated. An AI algorithm known as GPT-3, completed a 500-word academic thesis about itself with references and citations included. Swedish researcher Almira Osmanovic Thunström, from Gothenburg University, said she was in awe as the text was being generated. She said the work,…
Jervis Bay in NSW is famous for the natural wonderment with many opportunities year round to catch a glimpse. Source: Shutterstock. It’s a phenomena that’s not too often seen around south-east Queensland but this lucky family got to experience the spectacle of bioluminescence. Renee Zmuda and her family were spending their night like most Queenslanders,…
The baby was a long way from home but here’s hoping after being returned to the ocean, it made it back to his family. Source: Ty Kaden. A baby seal was discovered far from home after a SA wheat farmer near Cowell found it more than 3km from the sea. According to experts, the wandering…
It’s not yet known whether his death was accidental or criminal. Source: Wikimedia Commons. The body of the Japanese manga artist was found off the Okinawa coast, with authorities saying investigations are underway into his death. It was reported by the Japanese Coast Guard that his body was pulled out of the water some 300…
Blackstone’s Head of Real Estate Australia, Chris Tynan, said: “We thank Steve for his leadership over the last 13 months, including implementing a strong reform and remediation plan and improving the culture of Crown Resorts. We wish the best for him as he pursues other opportunities.” Source: Shutterstock. The American investment company has finished their…
Venetian officials hope that the tourist fee will be able to bring some peace to locals. Starting from January 16 next year, anyone with the intention to visit the sinking city for a day will have to pay a tourist fee. Prices will range from €3 to €10 (A$4-$15), depending on the amount of travellers.…
Tricia was one of the oldest Asian Elephants in the Australasian region. Source: Perth Zoo. She was one of the oldest Asian Elephants in the world with Perth Zoo paying tribute to the “extraordinary animal” through a memorial walk. The oldest Elephant in Australia passed away at 65 from age-related complications according to Perth Zoo…
This group of 150 fin whales is one of the largest ever recorded. Source: Alfred-Wegener-Institute. Researchers from the Alfred-Wegener-Institute have observed a wonderment of nature after they managed to see over 100 southern fin whales feeding together. A group of scientists and filmmakers captured the incredible sight in the Antarctic with Biologist and Professor Bettina…
“If confirmed, the cases in Ghana would mark the second time Marburg has been detected in West Africa,” says WHO. Source: WHO. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported two deaths in Ghana with officials believing the victims died from the deadly Marburg virus disease. Preliminary findings have shown that the patients died from Marburg,…