A guilty treasure
When Robert Falcon Scott and his crew set off for the South Pole, two of the precious foods that they chose to carry with them were malted cocoa powders and milk chocolate bars. If you are facing temperatures of -22°C, searing winds and intense physical...
5 Emerging AI Threats Australian Cyber Pros Must Watch in 2025
Australian cybersecurity professionals can expect threat actors to exploit artificial intelligence to diversify tactics and scale the volume of cyberattacks targeting organisations in 2025, according to security tech firm Infoblox. Last year, cyber teams in APAC witnessed the first signs of AI being used to...
Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement For Gaza Ceasefire And Release Of Hostages, Officials Say
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediators from the United States and Qatar said Israel and the Palestinian militant group...
A Small But Growing Number Of Israeli Soldiers Are Refusing To Keep Fighting In Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Yotam Vilk says the image of Israeli soldiers killing an unarmed Palestinian teenager in the Gaza Strip is seared in his mind. An officer in the armored corps, Vilk said the instructions were to shoot any unauthorized person who entered an Israeli-controlled...
What Are The Obstacles To A Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Between Hamas And Israel?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. But despite intensive mediation by the United States, Qatar and Egypt, the...
Empowering Wellness: How ATMS is bridging the gap between consumers and natural medicine
When it comes to health and wellbeing, many Australians are seeking holistic solutions to help them feel their best and live a balanced life. At the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS), we understand that natural therapies can play a vital role in supporting this journey. That’s...
The gut microbiome: A foundation for family wellness
In recent years, the gut microbiome has emerged as a key player in health, earning its title as the “second brain”. This intricate ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, influences everything from digestion and nutrient absorption to immune function and even...
Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change
More Australian government agencies failed to meet the required levels of cyber security maturity in 2024 than in 2023, according to an assessment by the Australian Signals Directorate. The ASD reported that only 15% of entities achieved Maturity Level 2 on Australia’s Essential Eight cyber...
Young Gorilla Rescued From Box In Airplane’s Cargo Hold
ISTANBUL (AP) — A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said Sunday, while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat. The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from...
Progress Made In Talks Over Israel-Hamas Ceasefire And Hostage Release, Officials Say
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal hasn’t been reached yet, officials said Monday. Three officials acknowledged that...
Stay connected