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The Australian city hoping to become the next Silicon Valley
By Joanna Woodburn

A country town famous for its food and wine is now positioning itself as an innovation and agricultural technology hub, with a growing number of entrepreneurs basing themselves here.

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-11/cit

ABC News · The regional Australian city of Orange is hoping to become the next Silicon ValleyBy Joanna Woodburn

Has Instagram fame cursed these endangered geckos?

New Caledonia's giant geckos are the latest sensation in the global pet trade. But conservationists warn their social media-fuelled popularity is putting the endangered species at risk.

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-09/new

ABC News · Geckos are hot property in the pet trade — and poachers are scouring New Caledonia's forests for themBy ABC News

Soviet spacecraft will crash back to Earth within 48 hours, data suggests
By Jacinta Bowler

An out-of-control Soviet-era spacecraft will plummet back to Earth on Saturday, if the latest tracking predictions are correct. But there's still a lot experts don't know.

abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

ABC News · Where will the Soviet probe set to crash back to Earth land?By Jacinta Bowler

Buying a second-hand EV? Here's what to know about battery quality
By Ellen Phiddian

As new electric vehicle sales rise, more EVs are entering the used-car market. Are used-EV batteries any good, and how can you check?

abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

ABC News · What should buyers of second-hand EVs consider as more vehicles hit the used-car market?By Ellen Phiddian

Buying a second-hand EV? Here's what to know about battery quality
By Ellen Phiddian

As new electric vehicle sales rise, more EVs are entering the used-car market. Are used-EV batteries any good, and how can you check?

abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

ABC News · What should buyers of second-hand EVs consider as more vehicles hit the used-car market?By Ellen Phiddian

Farmers breeding heat tolerant cows to better cope with changing climate
By Brooke Chandler

A fourth-generation dairy farmer is using a world-first genetic index to breed heat tolerant cattle, with his animals grazing in hot, sticky conditions and producing large quantities of commercial-grade milk.

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-05/aus

ABC News · World-first genetic index helps Aussie farmers breed heat tolerant cowsBy Brooke Chandler

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak. Here's how to catch it
By Jacinta Bowler

The annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak. With dark skies, experts say this year's show is worth getting up for.

abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

ABC News · The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak. Here's how to catch it from AustraliaBy Jacinta Bowler

After 18 years of snakebites, Tim's blood helped create a potent antivenom
By Jacinta Bowler

Scientists have used blood from an American man who injected himself with snake venom for years to create what they say is "the most broadly effective antivenom to date" — at least in mice.

abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

ABC News · Snake antivenom developed using blood from man who injected himself for 18 yearsBy Jacinta Bowler

Old Soviet spacecraft expected to crash back to Earth next week
By Jacinta Bowler

Scientists are keeping an eye on Kosmos 482, which is forecast to plunge back to Earth next week. We just don't know exactly when or where it will land.

abc.net.au/news/science/2025-0

ABC News · Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 expected to crash back to Earth next week. Here's what you need to knowBy Jacinta Bowler