A University of Otago study has revealed new evidence of rapid evolution in New Zealand’s native insect species in response to increased exposure to wind from the loss of shelter due to deforestation. The study, carried out by researchers in the Department of Zoology, found strong links between recent deforestation and loss of wings in…

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A Taliban fighter (2L) is seen with locals at Pul-e-Khumri on August 11, 2021, after the Taliban captured Pul-e-Khumri, the capital of Baghlan province about 200 km north of Kabul.AFP The Taliban have captured the city of Faizabad in northern Afghanistan, a local MP told AFP on Wednesday, the ninth provincial capital to fall to the…

Read More “The Taliban have captured the city of Faizabad in northern Afghanistan, a local MP told AFP on Wednesday, the ninth provincial capital to fall to the insurgents in less than a week. “Late last night, the security forces who had been fighting the Taliban for s…” »

4:00am, 10 August 2021The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a 2-1 series loss sealed by Saturdays 19-16 defeat at Cape Town Stadium. Here the PA news agency looks at some questions emerging from the aftermath of the event. Are South Africa worthy winners?Over the course of the three Tests,…

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When it comes to the joys of entertainment, visual immersion is key and nothing beats watching explosive gaming action or thrilling fight sequences unfold on a big screen, especially if the experience is further accompanied by crisp, rich audio.  Its no surprise then, that ultrawide displays have been gaining prominence recently, as the promise of…

Read More “The Prism+ P438 Ultrawide Monitor presents a tempting proposition for fans of multitasking and gaming on an extensive display.” »

Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft sits atop a ULA Atlas V rocket in July 2021. Boeing/John Grant Boeing is hoping to launch its Starliner crew capsule for a second time in an attempt to dock with the International Space Station. Boeing’s first try way back in December 2019 failed to reach the correct orbit but gave it valuable…

Read More “Boeing looked ready for a second attempt at getting to the space station this summer but a valve issue forced a scrub.” »

A new study has found that long Covid-19 is rare in children. The research, published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, examined the duration and characteristics of Covid-19 in school-aged children in the United Kingdom. Details were gathered from 250 000 voluntary participants in the ZOE COVID Symptom Study, who self-reported data through an…

Read More “A study assessed the duration and characteristics of Covid-19 in symptomatic school-aged children in the UK who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.” »

While many recognise the vital historical role that took place on 9 August 1956, some say the plight of today’s women shouldn’t only be nationally amplified during women’s month. JOHANNESBURG – As the country marks 65 years since the historic 1956 march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, many South African women say there is…

Read More “While many recognise the vital historical role that took place on 9 August 1956, some say the plight of today’s women shouldn’t only be nationally amplified during women’s month.” »

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Monday supported the vaccination of minors against COVID-19, provided that there are enough supplies. Duque said the matter is being studied by the Vaccine Expert Panel and the All Experts Group of the Department of Health (DOH). “I, for one, supply permitting, I wouldn’t mind that we should already…

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Areas in northern New South Wales, including Byron Bay, have been put into a snap one-week lockdown after a man infected with COVID-19 visited the region. New restrictions were imposed upon Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Lismore, and Ballina Shire from 6pm on Monday, with residents ordered to stay at home unless there is a reasonable…

Read More “Tamworth has also been placed into a one-week lockdown after a woman travelled to the region from Newcastle with the virus.” »

A crucial system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean that helps control temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere and has implications for the entire planet’s weather systems is showing signs of instability due to human-made climate change, scientists say. Its collapse would have dire consequences for our weather and life on Earth. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning…

Read More “A crucial system of currents in the Atlantic Ocean that helps control temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere and has implications for the entire planet’s weather systems is showing signs of instability due to human-made climate change, scientists say.” »