Vaccination of Wild Koalas Against Chlamydia

Australian scientists have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to vaccinate wild koalas against chlamydia in New South Wales. This field trial aims to protect these iconic marsupials from the devastating effects of the disease, including blindness, infertility, and death. With ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

SS Montevideo Maru

The Montevideo Maru was a ship that sunk during World War II, resulting in the loss of about 1,060 prisoners of war and civilians from 14 different countries. For 81 years, the wreckage of the ship remained elusive, until a ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Australia’s Gender Pay Gap Law

Australia has recently passed a new law aimed at addressing the gender pay gap in the country. The law requires companies with over 100 employees to reveal their gender pay gaps, a move towards transparency that is expected to make ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to address climate change. With the new arrangements taking effect from 1 July 2023, the reformed Safeguard Mechanism aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

What is Mukupirna fortidentata?

Scientists in Australia have discovered evidence of a previously unknown ancient marsupial called Mukupirna fortidentata. This ancient species roamed the country around 25 million years ago. Researchers at Flinders University pieced together fossils of this long-extinct marsupial after finding it ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Euoplos dignitas: A New Species of Trapdoor Spider from Queensland

Researchers in central Queensland’s Brigalow Belt have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider called Euoplos dignitas. This nocturnal species lives underground and is larger and stockier than its male counterpart. The discovery of this new spider species is an ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs