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Stories tagged “australia”
6 stories on The Good Press tagged with this topic.
News
Platypuses Are Breeding Again in Australia's Oldest National Park
Three years after their historic reintroduction, the platypus population in Sydney's Royal National Park has grown to 20 — and the next generation is being born in the wild.
News
Electric Big-Rig Hauls Cargo Canberra to Sydney on One Charge, Cuts Fuel Costs 84%
Australia's New Energy Transport ran its Windrose electric semi from Canberra to Sydney with 49 tons on board, finishing 25 minutes faster than diesel rivals and slashing fuel costs by 84%.
Science
Plant Last Seen in 1967 Rediscovered in Australian Outback by Chance Photo
Bird bander Aaron Bean uploaded a shrub photo to iNaturalist — and a botanist instantly recognized Ptilotus senarius, missing for nearly six decades.
Human Achievements
Gout Gout Runs 19.67s to Become Fastest Teenager in 200m History
The 19-year-old Australian sprinter shattered the world under-20 200m record at the national championships in Sydney, blowing past Usain Bolt on the all-time junior list.
Technology
Scientists Build First Quantum Battery That Charges With Light
Australian researchers built a laser-charged quantum battery that gets faster as it grows — flipping how conventional energy storage works.