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Want a happier marriage? Study suggests one simple habit
Research has long shown that exercise benefits both physical and mental health. Now, a new study from researchers at BYU suggests that it may also strengthen marriages, especially when couples exercise together.
Former Australia All-Rounder Henriques To Captain Portugal in T20WC 2028 Qualifying
Henriques, who played four tests, 16 one-day internationals and 24 T20s for Australia, will lead a 14-man Portugal squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland
Historical DNA reveals largetooth sawfish have lost much of their genetic diversity
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Former Australia all-rounder named Portugal captain for T20 World Cup qualifiers
Former Australia all-rounder named Portugal captain for T20 World Cup qualifiers
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Moises Henriques will lead Portugal in their bid to reach the T20 World Cup for the first time. The former Australia all-rounder will be taking charge of the side at the T20 World Cup Europe...
Fighting pathogens by watching how they read their own DNA: Q
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Japanese melons joke lands Australian PM Albanese in trouble
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing criticism for his remarks about a gift of melons from Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Logistics firm supply chain breach hits Valve and other customers
After the hack of Ceva Logistics, customers are being warned to look out for scam emails
Australia's ASX 200 rises as rate decision lifts sentiment
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Warning issued over Gunra ransomware gang as attacks ramp up globally
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Who are the secret gardeners of a parasitic plant?
In the coastal forests of a tropical Japanese island near Okinawa grows an inconspicuous plant that is easy to mistake for a mushroom. It is a non-green parasite that feeds on the roots of other plants and produces up to 1 million tiny seeds, each covered in a minuscule, dry fruit. The seeds, in particular, present a mystery to scientists: How do they get dispersed?
California built beaver-like dams in coho creeks; survival rose from 8% to 60% after restoration
A boon for SMBs? Everything you need to know about the G-Cloud shake-up
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New optical method reveals internal dynamics of elusive Wigner crystals
Researchers at the University of Basel and the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method to reveal the collective motion of electrons in one of the most elusive states of matter: the Wigner crystal. Using light, the physicists were able to uncover previously inaccessible properties of this fragile quantum state.
Total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026: When and how to watch the rare sunset eclipse
Australia census adds optional sexuality and gender identity questions
Australia census adds optional sexuality and gender identity questions
Australia Launches Vaccination Campaign Against H5N1 Bird Flu
Canberra, August 11: Australia is taking decisive action against the rapidly spreading H5N1 bird flu by initiating a vaccination program aimed at protecting rare and vulnerable bird species. Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Minister Julie Collins announced on Tuesday that the government has secured an initial 1,500 doses of the H5N1 vaccine. These doses will first ... Read more Australia Launches Vaccination Campaign Against H5N1 Bird Flu
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the sexist comments etrayed the close bond between the countries.
Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness
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Why real SaaS resilience means breaking free of the hyperscaler
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Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.
Weather prediction hits a theoretical 129-day ceiling
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Australian magpies fitted with GPS trackers, but birds learned to remove them
Manchester University: from AI initiators to AI integrators
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Apple Pay India Launch Timeline Revealed: Why UPI Support May Not Be Available at First
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A 1965 pigeon count revealed a shocking Queensland population collapse
Beau Webster Eyes Spot in Australias Test Squad Ahead of Bangladesh Series
Darwin, August 11: The two-Test series between Australia and Bangladesh is set to begin on August 13, with the second Test starting on August 22. Australian all-rounder Beau Webster views this series as a crucial opportunity to secure his place in the team. The 32-year-old Webster stated on Tuesday, The biggest lesson Ive learned since ... Read more Beau Webster Eyes Spot in Australias Test Squad Ahead of Bangladesh Series
Australia Introduces Optional Gender, Sexual Orientation Questions In Census
Australia's 2026 census asks residents about sexual orientation and gender identity, for the first time, after Labor reversed course on the questions
Australia census asks about sexual orientation, gender for first time
Beau Webster aims to complement Cameron Green in Australia Test side for Bangladesh series
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Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 11, 2026: Get Access to the Latest In-game Loot
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AUS vs BAN: 'Big Four' Bowlers Back As Ageing Australia Begin Gruelling Run
Australia's ageing team begin a demanding run of potentially 21 Tests in 12 months when they face Bangladesh this week, with their injury-prone Big Four bowling attack reunited once again. The two-Test series, starting in tropical Darwin on Thursday before moving to Mackay, will be the first red ball cricket the world's number one side have played since the Sydney Test against England in early January. It is the start of an intense period that includes series against South Africa, New Zealand and India before culminating in what they hope will be the World Test Championship final and a return blockbuster Ashes showdown in England. Captain Pat Cummins, veteran quick Josh Hazlewood and spin king Nathan Lyon return after serious injuries curtailed their part in Australia's dominant 4-1 home Ashes win last summer. Cummins, 33, played only in the third Adelaide Test as he recovered from a back injury, while Hazlewood, 35, missed the entire five-match series with hamstring and Achilles issues. The 38-year-old Lyon suffered a series-ending hamstring problem in Adelaide and is only now getting back up to speed, with Mitchell Starc, 36, and Scott Boland, 37, carrying the Ashes load. With all back in the frame, rotation will be the name of the game to get them through the next year, with one of the five set to miss out in Darwin. Boland is typically the fall guy. Chief selector George Bailey acknowledged it was an old group but stressed that everyone's body and mental capacities were different. It's not a one size fits all, he said recently. And as we've seen, not just to cricket but across sport, it's an exciting time because players are playing older and are training smarter and are able to potentially perform at their best or at an international standard for longer. Only Cameron Green at 27 is aged under 30 in the 13-man squad for Bangladesh, but Bailey said younger players were on the sidelines waiting for their chance. - Boxes to tick - Hazlewood, who needs five wickets to reach 300 in Tests, said the bowlers were excited for the year ahead. This group's been together for quite a long time now, the majority of it, anyway, he told reporters. The big series are obviously England and India. I haven't won in South Africa either, so there's three that are coming up that are a few boxes to tick off there for not just me but from this whole playing group. Against Bangladesh, Jake Weatherald is expected to open the batting again with Travis Head as selectors continue to look for the right combination following the retirement of Usman Khawaja. Either Marnus Labuschagne, who is searching for a first Test century since 2023, or Cameron Green should come in at three followed by Steve Smith, with Alex Carey and potentially Beau Webster to follow. It is the first Test at Darwin's Marrara Stadium in 22 years and Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in 23 years. The visitors, who lost their only warm-up game in Australia last week by an innings and 38 runs, are depleted by injury with first-choice quicks Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam out of the Darwin opener. But experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das has given a boost to the squad by recovering earlier than expected from a calf strain. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I have complete faith in the team that is going to Australia and believe we can play good cricket, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said, adding that their main goal was to earn respect.
Microplastics may transport hazardous plastic additives through marine environments
Plastic pollution is not only a marine litter issue; it is also closely linked to resource circulation and chemical management. Plastic products contain a wide range of additives, including antioxidants, plasticizers, ultraviolet stabilizers and flame retardants. Some of these chemicals are regulated or managed because of concerns about their effects on human health and ecosystems.
Machine learning predicts forest soil fungal diversity from drone images
Combining drone data and machine learning can help cover more ground in monitoring forest soil health, University of Alberta research shows. The findings are published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management. Using both tools to map and monitor soil fungal diversity
Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative
At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won
Report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global sea level and ocean heat in 2025
According to the 36th annual State of the Climate report, greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea level and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2025.
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US had hottest month on record in July
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Drought dries major European rivers to record lows
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Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds
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A study led by Professor Jimmy Jiujiu Jiao from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Professor Meng Li from Shenzhen University has identified microbial fermentation as the likely main pathway for ammonium production in sediments beneath the Pearl River Delta, helping to explain the region
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Trapped gases in ancient rocks challenge global explanation for 2-billion-year-old carbon anomaly
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Travis Head calls for measured approach as Australia brace for Bangladesh Tests
Australia starts its World Test Championship campaign against Bangladesh on August 13. Travis Head urged a measured approach for the upcoming two-Test series. Australia enters the series as firm favorites with a strong points percentage. Head emphasized managing expectations for the home crowd in Darwin. Jake Weatherald will play his first Test match on home soil.
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Travis Head urges caution as Australia prepare for Bangladesh Tests
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Really Honoured To Be Here To Be Playing The Test Series Against Australia, Says Taskin
ODI World Cup: Expressing childlike delight at finally getting the chance to play Test cricket in Australia, senior fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said on Monday that Bangladesh are feeling really honoured to feature in a Test series in the country after 23 years. Taskin, who first visited Australia 14 years ago as a member of the Bangladesh team in the Under-19 World Cup in 2012, is set to lead the senior team's pace attack in Thursdays series opener at the Marrara Stadium. We are really honoured to be here to be playing the Test series against Australia. No doubt Australia is one of the biggest teams in the world, and playing in Australia against Australia in Test cricket, it's a really proud moment for every one of our players. So, definitely that won't be an easy series for us, but still, we are hoping to do really well in the upcoming Australia series, Taskin told reporters on Monday. Taskin, 31, has featured in the 2015 ODI World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, but has never faced the hosts in the longest format on their home turf. From my childhood, I've been watching Australia team players, like great fast bowlers, legendary players. Really, now I have the opportunity to play against them. So I'm really excited. Australia is my favourite place to bowl. I have been watching all of them- Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins, even Boland also doing well. If I have a chance to chat with them, definitely I will do, he added. Bangladesh enter the series on the back of a historic 2-1 ODI series victory over Australia in Mirpur two months ago, where the home pitches offered uncharacteristic pace and bounce. Taskin believes that performance provided a boost to the visitors, even though conditions in Australia present a completely different challenge. That was a really great series for us, especially because normally, traditionally in Mirpur, it used to be a turning and slow wicket, but the last series was pretty sporting conditions. We all played a good series, and we won against Australia. That's giving us really good confidence to play against them. But still, home and away, there is a big difference. Bangladesh enter the series on the back of a historic 2-1 ODI series victory over Australia in Mirpur two months ago, where the home pitches offered uncharacteristic pace and bounce. Taskin believes that performance provided a boost to the visitors, even though conditions in Australia present a completely different challenge. Also Read: Live Cricket Score That wasn't a great feeling after losing against Cricket Australia, that practice game. But in cricket that happens. We are also still trying to adjust to the conditions and pitches quickly. That was a good preparation, but we lost; still, we are hoping to do well in the main match. Article Source: IANS
