Research was conducted to confirm that the female crocodile had reproduced without a male, through the process of parthenogenesis.

Life, uh, finds a way: DNA evidence finds crocodiles capable of “virgin birth”

Research was conducted to confirm that the female crocodile had reproduced without a male, through the process of parthenogenesis. Image credit: Veronik80000, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. While the unusual phenomena of parthenogenesis, or “virgin birth” has been recorded in other species, it’s the first time the reproductive strategy has been observed in a…

A Finnish millionaire was charged with a massive speeding fine.

Finnish millionaire cops a $200k speeding fine

A driver has been fined 121,000 euros—almost $200,000 AUD—for speeding in Finland, where penalties are calculated based on the offender’s finances. Image credit: Harrison Haines, via Pexels. A driver has been fined 121,000 euros—almost $200,000 AUD—for speeding in Finland, where penalties are calculated based on the offender’s finances. Anders Wiklöf was driving more than 30kph…

Young Afghan girls sit in their Aliabad School classroom near Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, March 10, 2012.

Poison attacks on school-aged girls extend to Afghanistan

Nearly 80 primary-school-aged girls have been hospitalized after two poisoning attacks were carried out in northern Afghanistan. Nearly 80 primary-school-aged girls have been hospitalized after two poisoning attacks were carried out in northern Afghanistan. 60 students were poisoned in Naswan-e-kabod Aab School, and 17 in the neighbouring Naswan-e-Faisabad School in the Sar-E Pol district on…

Roofs are one of the eligible works for the stronger and affordable housing scheme.

QLD Gov funding stronger and more affordable housing modifications in regional areas

The boost is for stronger and more affordable housing modifications to protect older homes against natural disasters along Queensland’s tropical coasts. Source: Oast House Archive The Queensland Government has announced a boost to the Household Resilience Program to help make stronger and affordable housing for low-income home owners in cyclone-prone communities on Queensland coasts. In…

The ASX has been using the CHESS settlement system since 1998.

ASX commits to outdated CHESS system until 2032

ASX has committed to its ageing CHESS infrastructure until 2032, as it continues to search for a replacement for the increasingly outdated system. Source: rawpixel The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has committed to its Clearing House Electronic Subregister (CHESS) infrastructure until 2032, as it continues to search for a replacement. The commitment comes after ASX…