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Neanderthals may have treated wounds with antibiotic sticky tar
Tar made from birch tree bark is commonly found at Neanderthal sites, and experiments show that it kills some bacteria that cause skin infections Source link
The mystery of how volcanic lightning happens has been solved
When particles in volcanic ash cloud rub together, some pick up positive charge and others negative – now physicists have finally elucidated how these different charges are determined Source link
Google rerouted over 100 flights to cut climate-warming contrails
A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute to global warming Source link
Google modified over 100 flights to cut climate-warming contrails
A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute to global warming Source link
Route-planning AI cut climate-warming contrails on over 100 flights
A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute to global warming Source link
Iranian women's football team back in Iran, state media announces
The delegation of players and staff included five people who initially accepted Australia’s offer of asylum but later changed their minds. Source link
Military officers arrested over acid attack on Indonesian activist
Four Indonesian officers have been arrested and detained over an acid attack on human rights campaigner Andrie Yunus in Jakarta. Source link
Property sellers turning profits at highest rate in the past 15 years
Australian home owners now have the protection of a “financial shield” in uncertain times, a report by property portal Domain has found, but record profits from property resales are widening the gap between established owners and aspiring first home buyers. Source link
Australia to toughen tobacco crime laws as illegal vape market surges
Criminal gangs cashing in on Australia’s illicit tobacco boom will face tougher penalties and expanded police surveillance powers in a fresh crackdown on the black market. Source link
'Special human' James Slipper to break Super Rugby record
The prop will have played more Super Rugby than anyone else and is hoping to continue next season. Source link