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As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Trump Targeted Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.
Agencies and unions have put in place new guardrails designed to limit political interference in government research.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Sports quiz of the week: Alexander Isak, Australian Open, Tyson Fury and WSL
Have you been following the big (and small) stories in football, tennis, boxing, cricket, snooker and ice hockey? Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Osaka retires injured from Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Osaka retires injured from Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Danielle Collins Thanks Booing Australian Open Crowd for ‘Big, Fat Paycheck’
After beating the tournament’s last home hope in the women’s draw, Collins blew kisses to the crowd.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Australian woman charged with poisoning toddler, then requesting donations
The 1-year-old girl was subjected to "immense distress and pain" for over two months, according to police in Queensland, Australia.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Emma Raducanu reaches Australian Open third round for the first time
Emma Raducanu earns a dogged win over Amanda Anisimova to reach the Australian Open third round - where she faces Iga Swiatek - for the first time.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Australian influencer charged with poisoning her baby
The Queensland woman allegedly raised thousands of dollars by chronicling her child's supposed illness online.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Coco Gauff is into the Australian Open's 3rd round and still unbeaten in 2025
Coco Gauff has stretched her unbeaten start to 2025 to seven matches and 14 setsABC News - Jan. 15 -
As it happened: Australian Open Day 2
After rain interrupted the opening day of the 2025 Australian Open, the weather was more favourable for Day 2, and the action didn't disappoint, either.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Australian Open 2025: Kyrgios stunned by Fearnley; Osaka and Djokovic through – live
Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne Park Burrage wins ; Draper survives ; Tomljanović’s revenge Any thoughts? Share them with John via email Another multi-deuce service ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Tsitsipas 'hit by karma' in Australian Open exit
Stefanos Tsitsipas says his Australian Open first-round exit was "karma" after withdrawing from the men's doubles with his brother to focus on singles.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Tsitsipas 'hit by karma' in Australian Open exit
Stefanos Tsitsipas says his Australian Open first-round exit was "karma" after withdrawing from the men's doubles with his brother to focus on singles.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
As it happened: Australian Open Day updates, schedules, highlights
Day 1 of the 2025 Australian Open was marred by persistent rain showers that first suspended play and then caused scheduling chaos.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Coco Gauff Came to the Australian Open With a New Serve and Forehand
The American tennis star needed to fix the two most important shots in tennis. This is how she did it.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Trailblazing Habib makes uplifting history for Lebanon at Australian Open | Tumaini Carayol
The first Lebanese match-winner at a grand slam has offered unlikely inspiration for his war-torn country. Moments after pulling off the greatest achievement of his thriving career, with the crowd ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz give US a double threat at Australian Open
This year marks the first time in nearly 20 years that both an American man and woman are seeded in the top four of a major. Analyzing a grand slam draw before the tournament begins is a fraught ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Australian Open 2025: Zverev and Sabalenka safely through on day one – live
Updates from the first day of action at Melbourne Park Any thoughts? Share them with Daniel via email Talking of Andreeeva, here she is talking to Tumaini Carayol.. I can’t wait to see how ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Heavy rain disrupts day one at Australian Open
Play on day one of the Australian Open is disrupted by heavy rain and thunderstorms in Melbourne.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Zheng wins indoors as Day 1 of the Australian Open is disrupted by rain
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made the most of the indoor conditions under a roof at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in straight sets while it poured with rain ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Tennis looks ‘cooked’ as Australian Open starts under giant doping cloud
“I haven’t done anything wrong.” So read the back-page headline on Saturday’s Melbourne Age, above a plaintive-looking photograph of world No1 Jannik Sinner.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Elena Rybakina slams WTA’s Vukov investigation as Australian Open nears
Kazakh backs former coach, says she ‘never complained’ Current coach Ivanisevic uncertain of future with her Elena Rybakina has backed her former coach Stefano Vukov and expressed her ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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Five Australian Open storylines to watch out for
The star names have arrived at the Australian Open for a season-opening Grand Slam which has already thrown up intriguing storylines.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
How a Raytheon Scientist Accidentally Invented the Microwave Oven
The microwave has a messy origin story. That’s how innovation works sometimes.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles
After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm
Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’. It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Scientists May Be Able to Make Grapefruits Compatible With Medications They Currently Interfere With
Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say
Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
What to do if you’re lost in the Australian bush – and other amazing stories of survival
When heading into a remote location be prepared and let people know your route, experts say. If you end up lost, first seek shelter and water. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open
Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court ‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’ Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek
Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first round Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eight Emma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Britain's Fearnley handed Kyrgios blockbuster at Australian Open
Britain's Jacob Fearnley is set to face Nick Kyrgios - and a partisan home crowd - in the controversial Australian's return to Grand Slam tennis.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Australian casino group Star faces cash crunch as shares tumble 28%
Money laundering penalties and cost of living crisis take toll on gambling operationsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
GB's Dart & Harris into final round of Australian Open qualifying
Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Billy Harris reach the final round of qualifying for the Australian Open.BBC News - Jan. 8
