Two recently published research papers provide evidence indicating that bees develop complex behaviours through social learning. Image source: Pexels Two recently published research papers provide evidence indicating that bees develop complex behaviours through social learning. Traditionally, biologists have viewed the vast range of behaviours seen in social insects such as bees as pre-programmed responses developed…
32-year-old Sydney police offer Joshua Wootton pleaded guilty to stalking a woman using a restricted police database. Image source: sv1ambo, CC BY 2.0 32-year-old Sydney police offer Joshua Alan James Wootton pleaded guilty to stalking a woman and using a restricted police database to search for details about her partner, reports say. Wootton has been…
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed Meta plans to lose 10,000 employees in another round of cost-cutting measures. Image source: Anthony Quintano, CC BY 2.0 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed the company plans to lose 10,000 employees and close 5,000 open positions in another round of cost-cutting measures. Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram,…
Residents of Burketown in Queensland’s far northwest refuse to evacuate despite facing croc-inhabited floodwaters. Image source: thinboyfatter, CC BY 2.0 A small town in Queensland’s far northwest remains underwater following severe floods that hit the region this past week. The residents Burketown, which hosts a population of less than 250, have been warned to evacuate…