The bridge has been known about for centuries but is only visible when the water level decreases. Source: Cristiano Minichello. The remains of the Bridge of Nero have been uncovered but in a surprising twist experts say that it may have been built before the Roman emperor’s rule. Archaeologists have known about the Bridge of…
Clarke said that despite a long recovery time, she is now 100 percent and feeling better than ever. Source: Shutterstock. The Game of Thrones star has revealed how she dealt with two brain aneurysms while she was on one of the world’s most popular shows. Sitting down for an interview for BBC’s Sunday Morning, the…
Excavation of the burial shaft surrounded by an original mudbrick structure. Source: Petr Košárek; archives of the Czech Institute of Egyptology, Charles University. Located in the ancient city of Abusir, Czech archaeologists discovered the burial chamber of an important Egyptian commander. His name was Wahibre-mery-Neith and he lived sometime in the fifth century B.C.E and…
Ms Kennedy still needs to present her credentials to the Governor General before she can officially start working. Source: US Embassy to Australia, Twitter. The former US ambassador to Japan and daughter of famed US president JFK has arrived in Australia to begin her new role in Canberra. Ms Kennedy touched down in Sydney and…
There are 41 confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Australia. Source: QMUL. As monkeypox cases continue to spread globally, scientists have identified new symptoms and say it could help slow the spread of infection. Led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), the largest case study of monkeypox was carried out from April to…
“We know from twin studies that genetics may account for why some people use and abuse substances, aside from environmental factors, such as family issues or personal trauma,” said Hyejung Won, assistant professor of genetics and member of the UNC Neuroscience Center. Scientists are beginning to understand the genetic differences that help explain different responses…
Patterson is now the reigning world champion for women’s high jump. Source: Eleanor Patterson, Twitter. Australia’s Eleanor Patterson is now the world high jump champion after becoming the 10th Aussie in history to take home a gold medal from the competition. The 26-year-old stood on top the gold podium after clearing a height of 2.02…
The California Public Utilities Commission is California’s primary regulator of ride-sharing companies and the only agency that gathers safety data on them. After thousands of reported sexual assaults on Uber and Lyft rides in the past decade, the California Public Utilities Commission has ruled greater measures are needed. The commission is California’s primary regulator of…
The diseased product was pork floss, but fortunately the virus was not live. The Australian government has found foot and mouth disease (FMD) in imported pork products with authorities increasing testing of meat and border security surveillance. Officials said that African swine fever was also detected in the produce that was on the shelf of…
Civilians at a resort near the town of Dohuk in Iraq’s northern region were targeted in the attack. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Iraq is alleging that Türkiye is to blame for an attack on a tourist resort which saw eight civilians killed and 23 wounded. The Government of Iraq has condemned the incident, calling on Türkiye…