This week, Victoria recorded its hottest day in nearly six years. On Jan. 27, the northwest towns of Walpeup and Hopetoun reached 48.9°C, and the temperature in parts of Melbourne soared over 45°C. Towns in South Australia also broke heat records.
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We know how to cool our cities and towns: So why aren't we doing it?
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PlusAI moves closer to public listing as autonomous truck merger clears key regulatory step
Autonomous trucking software company Plus Automation has moved a step closer to becoming a publicly listed company after US regulators approved a key filing linked to its proposed merger with a special purpose acquisition company. PlusAI said its…
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Filing taxes for someone else? Here's how to do it safely
Filing taxes every year is an important and necessary task in Canada. But for many, tax preparation and filing can be overwhelming. One reason is that tax forms can sometimes be hard to interpret, especially because most people only deal with…
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The 14 Best Refreshing Beverages for Staying Hydrated and Healthy
When it comes to picking the right healthy beverage for your taste and preferences, there are multiple factors to consider. Below, we outline them so you can find the right drink for you.
Dietary notes
If you follow a specific diet or are…
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Winter changes more than the weather—it changes how we connect. How to stay socially engaged
Throughout Earth’s history, life in temperate and polar zones has had to contend with the cold and darkness of winter. Across species, seasonal adaptation is the norm. Some animals hibernate, others migrate, and many reduce activity, conserve…
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AI is failing 'Humanity's Last Exam'—so what does that mean for machine intelligence?
How do you translate ancient Palmyrene script from a Roman tombstone? How many paired tendons are supported by a specific sesamoid bone in a hummingbird? Can you identify closed syllables in Biblical Hebrew based on the latest scholarship on…
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What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, have introduced new…
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Exotec expands partnership with Renault at warehouse in Germany
Exotec, a provider of warehouse robotics, is equipping Renault Deutschland, the France-headquartered car manufacturer, with its Skypod system to modernize its logistics capabilities at its Brühl site. Starting in 2026, Renault plans to supply…
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Influencer Khaby Lame Cashes In on AI With $975 Million Digital Twin Deal
Internet star Khaby Lame has signed a landmark deal valued at $975 million, underscoring the growing convergence of influencer brands and artificial intelligence. According to a PR Newswire release, Rich Sparkle Holdings has acquired…
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Beyond keywords: Review flags bias and reliability gaps in disaster social media research
Far from simply a source of unstructured online content, disaster management in the digital age can be supported by careful analysis of online social-media data, suggests a paper published in Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences (NHESS)…
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