Posts Tagged ‘Australia’
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The Platypus, and humans trying to understand it
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Among all the news, everything that is happening on this world this week, this article caught my attention as something to share. Besides, all the serious stuff, you probably already know…
The platypus, one of natures most … WEIRD! … yet wonderful creations has had it’s genetic code deciphered by scientists. Another astonishing breakthrough for science! [...] -
Australians love the whales!
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
Australia’s Minister for the Environment, Malcolm Turnbull, appears on a YouTube video aimed at informing Japanese children about the importance of protecting the whales. In the video, Mr Turnbull explains what an important issue this is to Australia and how children there are taking action to help these magnificent creatures.
Japan has long been one of [...] -
Live Earth, a better world through music
Saturday, June 30th, 2007
Live Earth is right around the corner, so I thought I should mention what it is all about in the unlikely case you haven’t heard of it or you’re not as informed about it. The event is described on the official website like so:
“Live Earth is a 24-hour, 7-continent concert series taking place on 7/7/07 [...] -
Steve Irwin’s death by stingray on tape
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006
Steve Irwin’s tragic and untimely death after being pierced through the heart by a stingray (short-tail) in the water of Batt Reef, Australia, has been reportedly captured on video.
Mr Irwin died while filming for his documentary called “The Ocean’s Deadliest” was postponed due to the weather conditions, and he seized the opportunity to swim with [...]
