Australia
New Zealand condemns China’s treatment of Uyghurs but won't call it ‘genocide’
New Zealand has joined other countries in calling out China for its mistreatment of Uyghurs, but falls short of calling it "genocide." Critics say the condemnation has been "watered down" to protect China as an essential trade partner.
Genesis Owusu's debut album 'Smiling With No Teeth' doesn't shy away from issues of race
Returning travelers in quarantine hotels may have triggered Melbourne's latest lockdown
This researcher finds hope in ‘bright spots’ among coral reefs
Canadian singer delights his gorilla superfans with Christmas songs
The emotional lives of cows
Cows are social creatures, and can become distressed when they are separated from their herd, or when they are taken away from their mothers too young. That’s why having individual voices may be particularly useful.
Rotting feral pig carcasses teach scientists what happens when tons of animals die all at once, as in Australia's bushfires
Unfortunately, animal die-offs of massive proportions are becoming more frequent. Global change — which includes human-caused changes in climate, land use, fire regimes and other things — may largely be to blame for the increased frequency and intensity of mass mortality events across all kinds of animals.
1 billion animals have died in Australian bushfires, ecologist estimates
The University of Sydney ecologist Chris Dickman stunned people recently with his estimate that 480 million animals have been injured or killed in Australia's bushfires. A few weeks later, the fires have spread even farther, and he's updated the impact to include 1 billion animals.
Aboriginal rangers use traditional knowledge to protect their lands
A government program has created 800 full-time Indigenous rangers who patrol to make sure water sources are clean and restore resources damaged by intensive farming practices.
A group of Western nations are planning to bulk up their Pacific presence to counter China
The battle for influence in the sparsely populated Pacific matters because each of the tiny island states has a vote at international forums like the United Nations, and they also control vast swathes of resource-rich ocean.
How #MeToo in the Australian media has spread to other industries
There’s little doubt #MeToo is having an impact on the public conversation in Australia — as it is in the US and other countries. And, the complexity and specificity of different women’s experiences, especially nonwhite women, is showing itself to be a critical part of that conversation — particularly in light of the country’s recent colonial past and current racial inequality.
The ozone hole over the Antarctic is beginning to fill up. Here's the bad news.
In spite of recovery in the Antarctic, the forecast for the ozone is not as rosy near the equator and in the middle latitudes.
Giant chocolate industry depends on tiny insects for survival
Do you love chocolate? This fact may bug you.
‘The Secret Lives of Flies’ provides insight into the diversity of the small insects
They're possibly the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom, but a recently published book is providing new insight into the fascinating world of flies.
Australians celebrates same-sex marriage legalization
Lawmakers, who had cast aside a conservative push to allow religious objectors to refuse service to same-sex couples, waved rainbow flags and embraced on the floor of the chamber, after the overwhelming vote in favour of the bill.