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Some scientists are becoming clam “whisperers” to better predict when our planet’s climate will tip over into dangerous territory. A tight-lipped bivalve may seem like a strange creature to researchers, but as we’re learning, clams are exceptional natural historians. Similar to the rings of a tree, the growth bands on its bark contain crucial information …

Clams tell us why Earth fell into a mini ice age hundreds of years ago Read More »

The Parramatta Eels have been rocked on the eve of the biggest game of their season by an explosive internal review which claims there is “nepotism” at the club. As the Eels prepare for Friday night’s elimination semi-final against the Canberra Raiders, Fox League has learned some of the key takeaways from the review conducted …

Parramatta Eels rocked by ‘nepotism’ bombshell report on finals eve Read More »

A Twitter whistleblower has told the US Congress that the platform ignored his security concerns, in testimony that came as the company’s shareholders gave the green light to Elon Musk’s takeover deal for $44 billion (AUD $65 billion). Nearly 99 percent of the votes cast by stockholders endorsed the deal with Musk to sell the …

Twitter’s ex-security chief says company is ‘misleading the public’ as shareholders back Elon Musk buyout Read More »

Australia News LIVE: Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster; ASX200 up 28 points after heavy losses on Wednesday Sydney Morning Herald Pacific Island leaders travel with Prime Minister at Queen’s funeral Sky News Australia Editorial | September 14, 2022 The Examiner Albanese’s decision to suspend parliament to mourn Queen was a …

Australia News LIVE: Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster; ASX200 gains 28 points after heavy losses on Wednesday Read More »

The children of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be granted HR status to King Charles III, but will be a prince and princess. Prince Archie, 3, and Princess Lilibet, 1, are expected to be anointed by King Charles III in the near future. The sun reports There have reportedly been tense discussions …

Harry and Meghan ‘furious’ Archie and Lilibet will not have HRH status Read More »

Erling Haaland chased down his former club as Manchester City were forced to come from a goal down to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 and place themselves in the last 16 of the Champions League. The Norwegian had kept very quiet but only needed a scornful sight of goal to extend his goal-scoring streak to six …

‘It’s not human’: City freak’s ‘outrageous’ target; Chelsea’s big job amid under-22: CL Wrap Read More »

A new study suggests that the fate of mangrove wetlands in northern Australia is deeply tied to the wobble of the moon. Key points: New study has analyzed 30 years of satellite data to see how Australia’s mangrove wetlands have changed The study found that mangrove wetlands expanded and contracted in an 18.6-year cycle that …

The vacillation of the moon may have played a role in the mangrove die-off, the study suggests Read More »

Air pollution from breathing particulate matter (that is, tiny particles suspended in the air) can cause irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in healthy teenagers, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association. open access and peer-reviewed. of the American Heart Association. Although the negative cardiovascular effects of air pollution in …

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A recent paper published in Foods found that intake of pomegranate extract and juice can reduce appetite, as measured by parameters of satiety. Study: Effect of pomegranate extract consumption on satiety parameters in healthy volunteers: a preliminary randomized study. Image credit: Agave Studio/Shutterstock background Obesity is a multifactorial disease and the associated comorbidities cause a …

What effect does the consumption of pomegranate extract have on satiety parameters? Read More »

A Perth woman has described two priceless letters from Queen Elizabeth II as her “treasures”. Maureen Forrestal, 83, first wrote a letter to the then princess in 1950 offering to lend a hand. “In the letter, I offered to babysit Charles! An impossibility. But I was a real fan anyway, I loved them,” she told …

Live updates: Queen Elizabeth II’s final journey; Royal Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall; What we know about the funeral; Crowds gather in London Read More »