Researchers say carbon emissions change in Queensland tropical rainforests may have global climate implications * Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australian tropical rainforest trees have become the first in the world to switch from being a carbon sink to an emissions source due to increasingly extreme temperatures and drier conditions. The change, which applies to the trees’ trunk and branches but not the roots system, began about 25 years ago, according to new research published in Nature. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

Celebrate 70 years of the Mickey Mouse Club with Disney Store Japan’s retro collection, featuring mugs, caps, figures, a tote bag, guitar, and sweatshirt. The post “Mickey Mouse Club” 70th Anniversary Merchandise at Disney Store Japan appeared first on TDR Explorer.

From their world-first human trials in Melbourne to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, two scientists find their bold therapy up against business interests.

Court supports home affairs minister’s 2024 decision to reject visa application for planned speaking tour on character grounds Australia’s high court has unanimously backed the government’s 2024 decision to refuse far-right provocateur Candace Owens a visa to enter the country. The full bench of the court ruled on Wednesday that the minister’s denial did not infringe an implied constitutional freedom of political communication. Continue reading...

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