3 d. ago DNA of ‘vampire squid from hell’ helps explain how octopuses evolved

With its unusual combination of features, the deep sea creature helps explain how other modern species emerged from a common ancestor

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7 d. ago Discover the Australia less travelled: fresh ways to explore Sydney and New South Wales

From Surry Hills wine bars to oysters in the Tweed and Blue Mountains retreats, discover a side of Australia’s New South Wales that most travellers miss

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2 w. ago Charlie Kirk's head of security finally explains the unusual hand signals his team made just moments before kill shot rang out

Brian Harpole - who was the lead on the fateful day in Utah when Kirk was killed by a single bullet - was asked by podcaster Shawn Ryan about the use of hand signals in the leadup to the shooting.

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3 w. ago Southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditionsStunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar stormSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.A severe solar storm had paved the way for the spectacular display of aurora australis, particularly in Victoria, and as far north as the Blue Mountains where there were reports of the lights over the Three Sisters near Katoomba. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The top 9 Scottish winter baby girl names that evoke feelings of snow and crisp mornings

WINTER is well upon us, with crisp mornings, cold fingers and frost encrusted foliage. And the new season could inspire soon-to-be parents everywhere who are looking for the perfect name for their little one.  So if you’re a lover of the festive time, as well as a fan of the awe-inspiring mountains, ice-blue lakes and...

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3 w. ago Slim pickings: what explains the unusual apple shortage in this Blue Mountains orchard?

Growers are reporting a difficult apple season, which is having a knock-on effect for local tourismGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt this time of year, Pine Crest Orchard in the Blue Mountains town of Bilpin would usually have about 1,000 visitors a day picking their own fruit from trees laden with apples.But this season, the trees are mostly bare – and no one really knows why. Continue reading...

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