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Australian Company Looks to Use Lasers to Clear Away Space Debris

Dino Lirios |

Nov 05, 2014 09:33 PM EST

Thousands upon thousands of objects litter space and orbit the Earth at high velocities.

Mystery of Bizarre Fallstreak Cloud Over Australia Solved

Ana Verayo |

Nov 05, 2014 01:42 AM EST

Some even called this cloud a "Rapture Cloud."

Rare Orchid Confounds Modern Botany

David Perry |

Nov 04, 2014 05:49 PM EST

Rhizanthella slateri has no leaves, no roots, no chlorophyl, only grows underground, and depends on a fungal infection to deliver nutrients.

No More Taylor Swift Music On Spotify

Acsilyn Miyazaki |

Nov 04, 2014 03:40 PM EST

Taylor Swift has removed her music from Spotify without making any explanation for the move.

Sierra Leone Condemns Australia’s Visa Ban

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 28, 2014 10:10 PM EDT

Sierra Leone expressed its disapproval of Australia's travel ban from people coming from the Ebola-ridden countries in West Africa, saying that the move was not only discriminatory, but was also counterproductive.

Global Warming: If An Island Vanishes, Who Owns The Sea Around It?

David Perry |

Oct 21, 2014 11:58 AM EDT

Island nations threatened by rising sea levels grapple with the idea of "non-terrestrial statehood."

Widodo Tells Abbott To Keep Lines of Communication Open

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 21, 2014 07:37 AM EDT

Indonesian President Joko Widodo told Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to keep the lines of communication open when the two met Monday night during Widodo's inauguration as Indonesia's seventh president after the country's declaration of independence.

Australia Divided Over China’s New Fund As Pressure From U.S. Mounts

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 20, 2014 04:20 AM EDT

Australia's senior cabinet ministers are still have not decided if they should agree to China's proposed development bank funded by international investors as the U.S. is pressuring them not to sign the deal.

New Study Shows Fruit Flies Can Help Detect Drugs and Explosives

Sami Ghanmi |

Oct 16, 2014 10:00 AM EDT

The new study shows that fruit flies have a strong sense of smell towards odors coming from drugs and substances used for explosives. Researchers aim to use the fly’s nose to develop a new technology.

Very Rare "Beaked Whale" Washes Ashore on Australian Beach

Ana Verayo |

Oct 16, 2014 06:46 AM EDT

It's been a very long time since marine scientists have seen or observed a beaked whale this close.

Giant Kangaroo Ancestors Walked Like Humans

Ana Verayo |

Oct 16, 2014 04:12 AM EDT

These ancient kangaroos called "sthenurines" were indigenous to Australia.

Deployment Of Australian Ebola Aid Workers To West Africa Stalls

Christl Leong |

Oct 16, 2014 12:10 AM EDT

Australia's plans to deploy healthcare workers to Ebola-stricken West Africa has stalled due to the lack of assurances from nearby countries to provide emergency evacuation and support to infected workers.

Melbourne Sporting Precinct, Victoria, Australia

Victorian Ban on MMA may be Lifted After Upcoming Elections

Dino Lirios |

Oct 14, 2014 06:40 AM EDT

According to the current polls, a change is indicated in the government of Victoria, which could pave the way for a potential Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) card and even a title fight in Melbourne, Australia.

ISIS Magazine Urges Terrorists to Attack Australians Amid Kobani Battle

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 13, 2014 10:33 PM EDT

The Islamic State militant group started using a magazine to urge terrorists to carry out suicide attacks on Australians and citizens of other coalition forces fighting against the militant group.

Cisco Eyes Mexico for Next Smart City Initiative

Sami Ghanmi |

Oct 11, 2014 04:46 AM EDT

Cisco aims to partner with the Guadalajara Ciudad Creativa Digital project (CCD) to position the country as a world leader in the Latin American market.

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