After more than 80 people were struck down by a national salmonella outbreak in Australia this week and the strain was linked to the “Red Dirt” Rockmelons, sale of rockmelons have fallen drastically. This is despite the rare bacterial strain of salmonella being isolated to the Northern Territory. The outbreak has rocked the industry and cut profits.
Melbourne health authorities have been forced to issue an alert after 20 people had to be admitted in hospitals after consuming a new batch of synthetic cannabis known as “Blue Lotus.” The consumers of the new batch were admitted in a state of psychosis and that has health authorities worried.
Nintendo’s next console, the Nintendo NX, is still a surprise at this point. The company has not yet revealed any specific details as to its actual design, features, or even the kind of performance that players can expect of the console.
Untested stem cell treatments are rapidly increasing in Australia because of a regulatory loophole that allows businesses offer potentially harmful or ineffective treatments. As per a new study, Australia has one of the world’s highest concentrations of stem cell businesses that advertise cosmetic and medical treatments online. There is even lack of evidence about the safety and effectiveness of some of the procedures.
With just a few days left in the countdown before “No Man’s Sky” is released, fans can now take a nice break from reading spoilers online about the game.
Microsoft has finally released the Xbox One S, its newest and smallest Xbox One console to date.
Experts have revealed that humpback whales save other species from ocean killers. Apart from their gigantic size, spectacular leaps and gentle behaviour, whales also have another amazing characteristic and that is concern for other animals.
Melbourne’s southeast suburbs are being terrorised by a flesh-eating ulcer that can even lead to limb amputations. The flesh-eating ulcer, known as Buruli ulcer, has hit record levels in Victoria where 45 cases have been reported this year. The inner Melbourne suburbs of Cheltenham, Hampton and Bentleigh have now been affected by the disease.
People in Canberra seeking medicinal cannabis will so get the support of the ACT government as it would soon be starting a medical marijuana scheme. The government is developing an evidence-based framework for the scheme, Assistant Health Minister Meegan Fitzharris announced on Thursday.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found a link between lower weight and Alzheimer’s disease risk. They have associated lower body mass index (BMI) with greater deposits of Alzheimer's-associated amyloid plaques in the brains of older individuals.
German scientists have proved that birds can sleep while flying. This weird habit of birds have been theorised for long. However, scientists from Max Planck Institute in Seewiesen, Bavaria, said that they have definitive proof for the first time.
Astronomers have reportedly discovered the most-desolate place in the Milky Way. The vast expanse right at the centre could well be a cosmic desert that is completely devoid of young stars. The new study by the international team of researchers promises to better the understanding of the entire Milky Way.
Australian scientists have found proteins in bee semen that may be used to make medicines for pathogens that threaten bee population. Proteins in bee seminal fluid can fight off pathogens almost immediately even when the male bees had never encountered any threat.
Australian health authorities have warned pregnant women, the elderly and infants to avoid eating a particular brand of watermelons after more than 80 people were struck down by a national salmonella outbreak. The salmonella strain has been linked to the “Red Dirt” Rockmelons.
Brisbane has issued a measles alert after an infected man travelled through the city’s international airport. The person from New Zealand spent time at the airport’s transit lounge on July 24 while travelling from Bali to Wellington. Queensland Health has warned those who were in the airport during that time to be alert for measles symptoms such as runny nose, lethargy, fever and a telltale rash.
Scientists may have found an answer to why one of the last known groups of woolly mammoths died and were wiped out from the face of Earth. As per a new study, Alaskan woolly mammoths could have died of thirst as water became scarce around five thousand years ago.
The Xbox One S is already out in choice retailers. Players can already get their hands on the limited edition 2TB version of the console.
August is finally here, and for players of “Pokemon Omega Ruby,” “Pokemon Alpha Sapphire,” “Pokemon X” and “Pokemon Y” can look forward to a new event.
The next three weeks for “Overwatch” players may be all about the Summer Games. Blizzard has announced the release of special seasonal Loot Boxes, which will allow players to accumulate more than 100 new cosmetic items for the game.
An ongoing US research has revealed that more adults in the age group of 20-24 are having lesser sex than those in the same age group but who were born in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Thus, the Millennials are involved in lesser sexual activity, the survey of almost 27,000 people confirmed. The new sexual revolution has left behind a larger segment of this generation than previously thought.
It will be a double delight for stargazers as North Wales would allow them a chance to not only witness the Perseid meteor shower but also spot Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus and Mercury this August. The five planets would be aligned along with the famous Perseid meteor shower, a perfect treat for stargazers.
New reports on asteroid Bennu suggest that Earth won’t be hit. The odds of the asteroid hitting earth are 1 in 2,700 and it would take 150 years to do so. Moreover, to reach the odds, Bennu would have to be gravitationally nudged from its current course when it passes between Earth and moon.
It really just takes a mistake or two to take away fame or popularity nowadays. And “Pokemon Go” is not exempted from this phenomenon.
Even though 2016 is already halfway through, it seems that Nintendo is still bent on keeping the Nintendo NX under tight wraps.
Scientists have discovered when humans first started dealing in cannabis and many are calling it the Stoned Age. New study has revealed people have been using marijuana for thousands of years and experts believe cannabis was sent along the Bronze Road to Asia. This route later became known as Silk Road.
A gamer has gotten his hands on an early leaked copy of “No Man’s Sky.” As he had explored the game, fans have started tracking down new information being revealed bit by bit.
A Queensland researcher is being hailed after a major breakthrough involving the deadly Hendra virus. University of Sunshine Coast researcher Joanna Kristoffersen has developed a rapid diagnostic test for the Hendra virus that can reportedly deliver results in 10 minutes, rather than up to 36 hours.
Infinity Ward will be changing up “Call of Duty Infinite Warfare” in many ways—as seen in the focus of space rather than a traditional battleground. However, the developer also assured fans that it will still have the identity of the franchise.
NetherRealm Studios’ announcement of an “Injustice 2” game had fans coming back for more, especially after seeing the gameplay trailer at the SDCC 2016. But the “Injustice 2” game, which is coming to the Xbox One and PC in 2017, is not the only thing that the studio is developing.
“Minecraft” has been demoed and teased for a VR experience. And now, a new teaser has linked the “Minecraft Windows 10 Edition” for VR support for the Oculus Rift.
