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Sea Turtles Swallow Plastics, Under Serious Threat Due to Plastic Waste Flow in Oceans

Nearly 50% of the sea turtles have regularly been swallowing plastic waste flowing into the oceans from household wastes, according to researchers at the University of Queensland. These turtles are under threat of extinction now.

Starfish-killing Robot to guard Great Barrier Reef soon

Australian researchers have created a robot to look for and destroy the crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), wreaking havoc on the Great Barrier Reef’s coral. It is the world’s first robot designed for this purpose. According to the researchers, COTS have led to an estimated 40% of the reef’s total decline in coral cover.

Research shows gender divide in climate change

According to a new research, there is a growing divide between men and women in the matters relating to climate change around the world.

The Climate Institute conducted a research on the attitudes of men and women and found that men are more likely than women to believe climate change is not happening and agree with nuclear and coal as energy sources in Australia.

Australia faces ‘36 questions on notice’on climate change in Paris

Australia, a vocal supporter of efforts to combat climate change, is likely to go through scrutiny itself as it faces 36 questions on notice about its climate change policies, at the summit in the French capital, Paris.

Do not Squat for Longer Time, especially in Skinny Jeans

A new report published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, wearing skinny jeans is not good for health. If you wear skinny jeans and spend the day in a squatting position then it may cause severe never damage to your lower legs.

Noxious climbing perch to threaten wildlife in Australia

Leading scientists have said that the species of fish moving towards Australia may damage the wildlife in the area.

Experts warn over additional leap second

Leading computer security experts have warned that adding a leap second to 2015 could have major implications to the global systems.

NASA’s Super Pressure Balloon develops leak, lands in Australia

The Super Pressure Balloon of the American Space Agency, NASA developed a leak and the agency was forced to terminate its flight.

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There are a lot of things not going right at the IRS and mostly so when it comes to filing for Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).

In December 2014, a report by Watchdog.org showed that that an audit by the IRS documented twenty four percent...

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