'Why on Earth would we do it?': This scientist is trying to figure out kissing By David Marchese Why is swapping saliva something all human societies have normalised? Turns out kissing isn't just a human thing — all sorts of species appear to kiss, and new research suggests Neanderthals did it too.

'Why on Earth would we do it?': This scientist is trying to figure out kissing

Why is swapping saliva something all human societies have normalised? Turns out kissing isn't just a human thing — all sorts of species appear to...

#HumanInterest #Evolution #ScientificResearch #DavidMarchese

Search suspended for missing deep-sea diver By Conor Byrne and Adam Stephen A professional deep-sea diver, with several fish species named in his honour, is remembered as a loving father and well-respected in the science community for his contributions to the study of fish species.

Search suspended for missing deep-sea diver

A professional deep-sea diver, with several fish species named in his honour, is remembered as a loving father and well-respected in the science co...

#MissingPerson #GreatBarrierReef #Fish #DeathandDying #MarineIncidents #MarineBiology #ConorByrne #AdamStephen

Object that smashed windscreen unlikely to be anything 'from space' By Sophie Landau Scientists were hoping an object that smashed the windscreen of a self-driving car in October was a meteorite, but SA Museum's investigation says it remains a mystery.

Object that smashed windscreen unlikely to be anything 'from space'

Scientists were hoping an object that smashed the windscreen of a self-driving car in October was a meteorite, but SA Museum's investigation says i...

#Science #TransportAccidentsandIncidents #Space #SophieLandau

Hunting club member says there is 'no need' for anyone to own 100 guns By Sophia McCaughan In the wake of the Bondi terror attack and upcoming government firearms restrictions, some people are asking why anyone would need to own 100 guns.

Hunting club member says there is 'no need' for anyone to own 100 guns

In the wake of the Bondi terror attack and upcoming government firearms restrictions, some people are asking why anyone would need to own 100 guns.

#GunControl #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #SophiaMcCaughan

Farmers, emergency services save homestead in fatal fires in WA's south By Samantha Goerling Following fatal fires in Western Australia's south earlier this week, stories are emerging of how homes were saved and communities rallied in the wake of tragedy.

Stories of saving homestead emerge after fatal fires in WA's south

Following fatal fires in Western Australia's south earlier this week, stories are emerging of how homes were saved and communities rallied in the w...

#Bushfires #Fires #Farmers #RuralandRemoteCommunities #SamanthaGoerling

Creditors vote in favor to sell Bedford to NDIS disability provider By Angelique Donnellan Creditors have voted to support the sale of Bedford to NDIS provider The Disability Trust, which would guarantee the jobs of 1,100 workers.

Creditors vote in favor to sell Bedford to NDIS disability provider

Creditors have voted to support the sale of Bedford to NDIS provider The Disability Trust, which would guarantee the jobs of 1,100 workers.

#Disabilities #DisabilityAccess #EmploymentServices #PeopleWithDisability #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Work #AngeliqueDonnellan

History beckons for Scott after new deal Already the longest serving coach in Geelong history, Chris Scott's new deal with the club will put him in the company of some of the AFL's greatest ever mentors.

History beckons for Scott after new deal

Already the longest serving coach in Geelong history, Chris Scott's new deal with the club will put him in the company of some of the AFL's greates...

#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #Sport

Five quick hits: Ben bins Bazball and blows his stack By Jon Healy Harry Brook drops Travis Head on 99, which would have only soured the mood of his captain, who started the day already pretty ticked off. Here are the quick hits from day three of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Five quick hits: Ben bins Bazball and blows his stack

Harry Brook drops Travis Head on 99, which would have only soured the mood of his captain, who started the day already pretty ticked off. Here are ...

#Ashes #Cricket #Sport #JonHealy

Travis Head, the last of the larrikins, revels in his summer of love By Dean Bilton Travis Head has become Australia's most beloved cricketer, and as another glorious Ashes century guided his team ever closer to the urn, he was eager to return the love.

Travball don't lie: Head has become Australia's most beloved cricketer

Travis Head has become Australia's most beloved cricketer, and as another glorious Ashes century guided his team ever closer to the urn, he was eag...

#Ashes #Cricket #Sport #DeanBilton