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Spain flooding ‘catastrophe’ should serve as a warning, EU says at nature summit

European Commission envoy Florika Fink-Hooijer said the “catastrophe” in Spain’s Valencia region earlier this week highlighted the link between biodiversity loss and human-caused climate change. Worsening droughts and flooding cause the loss of plant species such as trees — which serve as a bulwark against some of the worst effects of global warming. “If we […]

Bogey Six O’clock!: The AN/APS-13 Tail Warning Radar

Although we think of air-to-air radar as a relatively modern invention, it first made its appearance in WWII. Some late war fighters featured the AN/APS-13 Tail Warning Radar to alert the pilot when an enemy fighter was on his tail. In [WWII US Bombers]’ fascinating video we get a deep dive into this fascinating piece […]

HIV, hepatitis warning after raid on Sydney cosmetic clinic

Patients are being urged to test for blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis and HIV, after health authorities raided a cosmetic clinic in Sydney’s CBD that allegedly breached infection controls, used expired medication and advertised registration certificates belonging to people who had not worked for the business. The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) issued a public health […]

Urgent warning issued for Perth dog owners

RSPCA has issued a warning to Perth pet owners as the summer weather starts to warm up the city. Owners are urged to consider the comfort and safety of their pets with temperatures forecast to reach mid-to-high thirties across Perth next week. Residents are reminded that the temperature in a parked car can quickly climb […]