Tag: Australia
Mysterious ‘Phantom Lake’ with Stripy Gold Islands in Australian Outback
In the vast Australian outback lies a mysterious sight - Lake Mackay, also known as Wilkinkarra by local Indigenous people, adorned with oddly stripy golden islands that become visible when the ephemeral lake fills...
Australia to Implement Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is taking a bold step in addressing the concerns surrounding children's safety on social media platforms by implementing a ban for children under the age of 16. This decision, described as "world-leading" by...
Cassius: World’s Largest Captive Crocodile, Possibly Over 120 Years Old
Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, passed away on Nov. 2 after spending 40 years in captivity at Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Australia. The news of his death was shared on Facebook by...
Ancient Giant Fish Fossils Found in Australia: Coelacanth, a Living Fossil, Still Exists
What do the ginkgo (a tree), the nautilus (a mollusc), and the coelacanth (a fish) all have in common? They don't look alike, and they aren't biologically related, but part of their evolutionary history...
Ancient Indigenous Australian Weapons: Biomechanics Study Uncovers Devastating Power
Ancient Indigenous Australian Weapons: Biomechanics Study Uncovers Devastating PowerA recent study using state-of-the-art biomechanics technology has shed light on the striking power of two iconic Aboriginal weapons. In a TV series called First Weapons,...