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Sunglasses don’t just look good – they’re good for you too. Here’s how to choose the right pair

Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024

Playing as a ghoul in Fallout 76 is the new Wasteland experience everyone should indulge in

More than just a friendly face.

PC Gamer · Dec 19, 2024

I went hands-on with Fallout 76's Ghoul update and it's exactly as much fun as you'd expect

I got to preview Fallout 76's highly anticipated Ghoul update, with its unique perks awaiting players in March 2025.

Windows Central · Dec 19, 2024

A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act

Picture this: you’re working from home and it’s sweltering outside. You venture out for a coffee and move between patches of shade as you go. Good thing you wore your sunglasses, because the glare of the new footpath almost blinds you. You order your coffee – make it iced –…

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024

Scientists followed a mysterious signal — and found 2 black holes gorging on something like never before

While investigating a mysterious radiation signal unlike any seen before, astronomers may have uncovered a rare pair of binary supermassive black holes with a truly monstrous appetite.

LiveScience · Dec 17, 2024

Nuclear bunker sales increase, despite expert warnings they won’t protect you

Global security leaders are warning nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending surged to $91.4 billion last year

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Radiation-resistant 'extremophile' microbe dubbed 'Conan the Bacterium' inspires new antioxidant

A three-part complex based on the molecules that give "Conan the Bacterium" its radiation resistance may protect humans against damage from ionizing radiation.

LiveScience · Dec 16, 2024

China launches new compact radiation detection chip for semiconductor self-reliance

CNNC starts mass production of a radiation detection chip, capable of measuring X-ray and gamma radiation from 100 nSv/h to 10 mSv/h.

TechRadar · Dec 15, 2024

A New Study Shows That Dogs Living Near Chornobyl Are Genetically Different To Others In The World

Stray dogs living in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone manage to evolve and adapt to the toxic environment so well that they end up thriving in it. The post A New Study Shows That Dogs Living Near Chornobyl Are Genetically Different To Others In The World first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Dec 12, 2024

Claus for concern: why we should be worried about Santa’s health

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year when preparations begin for the arrival of that favourite festive visitor: Santa Claus.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024