Ritwik Roy

Sharon Burden, who lost her to son Kyle in a 2011 shark attack near Dunsborough in Western Australia while bodyboarding with friends, expressed anger at a popular newspaper’s front page showing children frolicking in the ocean with a superimposed shark fin in the background.

Smoking marijuana on a regular basis may disrupt the brain’s natural reward process. Researchers have revealed that daily cannabis use could affect a smoker’s ability to maintain relationships and also make decisions as his/her perspectives on rewards and risks get altered.

Sydney-based PhD student Ryan Frazer recently photographed a kangaroo and a pig have sex and the two seemed very much in love. The pig’s owner said that the two have been in this unusual relationship for a year.

In October 2012, Myriam Ducré-Lemay died after kissing her new boyfriend. It was found out that the girl was severely allergic to peanuts but did not find time to let her new boyfriend know about her medical condition.

Australian hospitals may be contributing to the creation of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Results of a survey have revealed some grave figures as hospitals continue to inappropriately prescribe antibiotics to patients. The drug is being wrongly prescribed in up to 20 percent of cases, the survey revealed.

An international team of scientists used the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA) telescope in the Atacama Desert to get the first-ever glimpse of a supermassive black hole readying to gorge itself on gas clouds. The scientists spotted three clouds rushing towards the giant black hole at a tremendous speed of up to 1.3 million kilometres per hour.

A group of physicists from Netherlands for the first time have demonstrated via simulations how hidden information in our DNA controls our evolution. They found out that a second layer of information indeed exists.

An Arctic tern, which measures 11-15 inches in length and weighs about a 100 grams, has set the record straight for the longest migration trip ever recorded. As Arctic terns can live for 15 to 30 years, they can cover over three million kilometres over its lifetime, which is roughly equivalent to four round trips to the moon.

A large study of hospital data has suggested that marriage can improve chances of heart attack survival and even save money by reducing hospital stay. The study found that married people were 14 percent less likely to die after a heart attack than single people.

“The Conjuring 2” is more of a supernatural thriller than a hardcore horror movie. Australian director James Wan’s flashy techniques make the camera move like a restless spirit throughout the movie.

Experts are worried over the fact that use of recreational drugs during sex, particularly gay sex, can lead to HIV and hepatitis infections. Doctors have warned that new chemsex drugs such as mephedrone and GHB, methamphetamine (ice) and gamma hydroxybutyrate may lead to improper condom use, increase in promiscuity and high-risk sexual practices.

Pop singer Ellie Goulding and Prince Harry have set the dating rumour mills spinning as the two were spotted spending a night “canoodling” at a polo event. They were at the Audi Polo Challenge, and as per tabloid reports, a person claimed that the two seemed as if they had kissed underneath a blanket.

Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep set the stage on fire in Central Park, Park Public Theater Gala, New York impersonating the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party for President of the United States, Donald Trump. “The Iron Lady” actress, in an orange face makeup and Trump-like hairstyle, did an incredible version of the Republican candidate.

“Game of Thrones” Season 6, Episode 8, “No One” may do an Ygritte-Jon Snow repeat with Brienne of Tarth and Jaime Lannister fighting for honour and love. GoT fans worried over possible outcome.

Sansa Stark disagreed with half-brother Jon Snow on his attack plans to take back the North in the latest “Game of Thrones” Season 6 episode. Her mysterious letter may allow Littlefinger play his dirty game once again.

British feminine hygiene brand Bodyform recently released an ad, named “Blood,” taking a jibe at the stigmas surrounding women’s periods. The ad shows how women are not afraid to bleed, and no blood, not even menstrual blood, should hold them back.

“John Wick 2” is on its way but details regarding the sequel are scarce. Fans were however relieved when Emmy-nominated “Deadwood” star Ian McShane, who recently played a cameo in “Game of Thrones” Season 6, episode 7, “The Broken Man,” revealed some interesting details about the upcoming “John Wick” sequel.

A corrupted or unusually strong heroin batch is making rounds in Sydney streets, and health authorities believe that the batch is responsible for 13 drug deaths across Sydney in the space of a month. New South Wales coroner Michael Barnes has been forced to issue a warning to stop any further casualties resulting from the intake of the corrupted batch of heroin.

African tarantulas may prove to be the new solution to chronic pain. A toxin in the spider’s venom is offering 10 percent of Australians suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) fresh hope for treating the disease.

WWF-Australia recently released shocking images and a video of the impact of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. The once colourful and vibrant reef that attracted thousands of tourists worldwide has been reduced to a shady brown with slimy algae impacting the World Heritage Site like never before.

In a latest Australian-led study, professor David Lambert from Griffith University and his colleagues used new DNA sequencing methods to look at ancient bones at Lake Mungo. They confirmed that Aboriginal Australians were the continent’s first people.

Diver and Edith Cowan University lecturer Doreen Ann Collyer lost her life in a shark attack when diving about one kilometre off Mindarie. The incident occurred only five days after surfer Ben Gerring was attacked at Falcon, south of Perth.

Sarah Wayne Callies, who plays Dr. Sara Tancredi in Fox’s “Prison Break,” recently fuelled fan speculation of a Michael-Sara reunion despite earlier reports that the two would not be reunited at the very beginning of Season 5. Wentworth Miller, who plays Michael Scofield, is seen looking into Sarah’s eyes as the two prepare for a shot.

The Cambridge Weight Plan, Australia’s new fad diet, is now being investigated by a government regulator to find out if the product can be legally sold in Australia. Health experts have already warned of serious side-effects such as general feeling of coldness, rash, nausea, leg cramps, hair loss, halted periods and even unexpected pregnancy from following a diet so low on nutrients.

Common prescription drug methotrexate, used to treat medical conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, has been linked to at least seven deaths in Australia since 2000. Researchers have warned of a rise in dosage errors that are leading to avoidable deaths.

California’s marijuana activists believe that cannabis legalisation 2016 has hit a roadblock as advocates are not happy with a pair of bills in the legislature. The bills would impose fees and taxes on medical marijuana to raise costs.

Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology recently uncovered more than 400 wooden tablets from Roman London during excavations in London’s financial district. The findings by the archaeologists included the oldest handwritten document ever found in Britain.

Oregon cannabis lovers welcomed the new cannabis laws where the state legalised sale of marijuana-infused edibles by 426 approved dispensaries. Businesses are gearing up to make profits as previously prohibited marijuana candies, cakes and drinks will become a legal alternative to smoking marijuana.

Researchers from Uppsala University have found that larval fish exposed to microplastic particles display stunted growth and changed behaviour. Quite interestingly, the fish prefer eating the microplastic particles than plankton.