Koala extinction looming in south east Queensland without human help
The koala is at serious risk of extinction in the wild in south east Queensland without human help, specifically unless urban development in key...
Plant eating marine reptile fossil likely first of its kind
A strange-looking ‘hammerhead’ crocodile-sized plant eating marine reptile fossil, that existed about 242 million years ago, was probably the first known example of a...
Chinese exports and imports dropped more than expected in April
Chinese exports and imports dropped more than expected last month, cooling hopes of a revival in both external and domestic demand after a surge...
Greek labour unions on 2-day strike against austerity reforms
Greek labour unions are on a 2-day general strike in response to reforms proposed by the government to meet bailout pledges. The proposals call...
Nearly fifty new species added to Australian threatened list
Nearly fifty new species of animals and plants are threatened, i.e. at high risk of becoming extinct, according to an Australian Federal government list....
UK bank Halifax raises upper age-limit for mortgages from 75 to 80
Two major UK lenders, Halifax and Scottish Widows, have raised the upper age limit for home loan mortgages from 75 to 80.
The two banks,...
Gases which increase likelihood of life on other planets listed by scientists
Scientists have listed the molecules that are present in gases which they believe would be found on other planets with life as we know...
Peeking inside Egyptian pyramids using cosmic rays scientists amazed
We can now peek inside the Egyptian pyramids using cosmic rays, say scientists who were amazed at what they have observed so far. This...
UFOs seen in South African and Spanish skies one looks like an angel
What a week, UFOs have been seen everywhere this week, including the skies of South Africa and Spain. The one filmed in Alicante, Spain,...
InterContinental Hotels reports lacklustre revenue growth on early timing of Easter
UK-based InterContinental Hotels Group Plc reported a 1.5% increase in first-quarter revenue per available room (RevPAR), lower than what analysts had forecast - because...