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A 2024 study tried to find out if hair swirls turn differently in the Northern and Southern hemispheres; after studying 174 children and twins, researchers found more counterclockwise whorls in the South and a genetic link

Researchers explored hair whorl direction differences between hemispheres. Counterclockwise whorls were more frequent in the Southern Hemisphere population. Twins showed a tendency for same-direction whorl rotation, indicating genetic influence. Environmental factors may also play a role in hair whorl formation. This study offers insights into developmental processes and cell organization.

The Economic Times

In 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago: Fossil discovery explains how raptors spread across ancient Earth

In 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago after researchers confirmed fossils of Neuquenraptor argentinus from Argentina. The discovery showed that raptors lived in Gondwana, not only in the Northern Hemisphere. Scientists said the fossil also supports the…

The Economic Times

LA County Issues a Health Alert as 150,000 Fans Are Expected at SoFi Stadium During Pride Month

LA County issued a health advisory ahead of 150,000+ World Cup visitors converging with Pride Month at SoFi Stadium. Here's the specific infection risks and what to watch for.

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Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand vs South Africa live: All Blacks survive Springboks battle to win crucial Rugby Championship clash

New Zealand 24-17 South Africa: The All Blacks held firm to extend their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 51 matches

The Independent UK

Can’t wait another 600,000 years to see Comet G3 (ATLAS)? At least we have these stellar photographs for posterity

Photographers have been sharing their photographs of Comet G3 (ATLAS), which burned bright during January in the southern hemisphere

Digital Camera World

A bright ‘Sun-skirting’ comet will grace southern skies this week. Here’s how to see it

Hot on the heels of a spectacular comet late last year, another celestial visitor is set to put on a show. And Southern Hemisphere observers have a ringside seat.

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Freddie Steward says players, not Steve Borthwick, are at fault for England woe

The head coach is under pressure after a clean sweep of defeats by the southern hemisphere giants.

The Independent UK

Flu shot lowers hospitalization risk by 35% in vulnerable groups, data hint

Data from the Southern Hemisphere hint that this year's flu shot lowers the risk of hospitalization among vulnerable demographics.

LiveScience

Frozen continent vulnerable to invasive hitchhikers

Antarctica could be under threat from the arrival of non-native species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, say Australian researchers.

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There's a 2nd El Niño — and scientists just figured out how it works

A new simulation shows that an El Niño-like climate pattern begins near New Zealand and Australia, and can trigger temperature changes across the Southern Hemisphere.

LiveScience

Hot sauce and a muster dog: on the ground at Beef2024, the southern hemisphere’s biggest cattle industry expo

Emissions, sustainability and windfarms are front of mind at Rockhampton’s Beef Week celebrations

The Guardian - AU

120 million-year-old birds tracks near South Pole are the oldest ever discovered in the Southern Hemisphere

Fossilized bird tracks discovered in Australia show these ancient creatures lived in the southern polar regions on the supercontinent of Gondwana.

LiveScience

Northern Explorer a captivating rail ride through heart of New Zealand (no Wi-Fi needed)

On a bright, clear fall morning, the train from Wellington to Auckland clatters away from the rail station precisely as scheduled at 7:55. The temperature hovers coolly in the mid-50s, not at all cold, and quite typical for a Southern Hemisphere fall morning.

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UK hails first post-Brexit trade deals with Australia, New Zealand, but impact likely small

The British government has hailed an era of cheaper Australian wine and New Zealand kiwi fruit as free-trade agreements with the two southern hemisphere nations took effect

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