Meet Adrian Borsboom: The Australian ecologist who lifted a rock and found a snake that looked like a worm; 34 years later, no one has found another | World News

PC: Australian Geographic In 1992, Australian ecologist Adrian Borsboom lifted a rock near Warrill View, outside Brisbane, expecting little more than another routine wildlife find. Instead, he uncovered a tiny, pale-pink creature that looked remarkably like a worm. A closer inspection revealed smooth scales, a forked tongue and a distinctly unpleasant smell signs that this…

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Nato officer suspended after Tinder romance with Russian-born woman sparks spying fears at UK base | World News

Janina White/Image: The Telegraph A Spanish naval commander was removed from his NATO post in the UK and had his national security clearance suspended after authorities raised concerns about his relationship with a woman he met on Tinder suspected of spying for Russia, The Telegraph reported.The unnamed officer was serving at Allied Maritime Command (Marcom)…

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Allow Canadians to live and work in Europe without a visa: Mark Carney discusses possibility of closer ties with EU countries amid tensions with US

Carney says Canada seeks “unique alliance” but not membership with the European Union Canada is exploring a much closer relationship with the European Union amid its worsening trade and political tensions with the US, with reports suggesting Ottawa is considering a new form of “associate membership” with the bloc. The proposal, reported by The Wall…

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Meet Angus Liddell, the Melbourne student who raised nearly $10,000, launched a 10km charity swim and won Young Citizen of the Year

A dedicated Melbourne schoolboy who created a new 10-kilometre charity swim and raised nearly $10,000 for good causes has been named Kingston’s Young Citizen of the Year. According to the 2026 Kingston Youth Awards, Angus Liddell, a Year 12 student, college leader, and swim captain at St Bede’s College, received the honour for his strong…

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Meet Jeremy Lin: The 6-year-old Perth musician who won sole first prize in his age group and became the youngest performer on a Carnegie Hall program

Jeremy LinPhoto credit: Christ Church Grammar School At just six years old, Perth musician Jeremy Lin has already performed at one of the world’s most celebrated concert venues. The Christ Church Grammar School Pre-Primary student won the Gold Award and the sole First Prize in Group A at the fifth PREMIA International Young Artists Music…

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A Tennessee farmer leased 100 acres of his century-old family land for solar rather than sell it; in 2026, the 147 MW project went live, and the lease helped keep the farm in the family

For more than a century, the land near Somerville, Tennessee, has remained in the same family. When a solar developer came knocking, farmer Chad Dacus faced a choice that many landowners across rural America are increasingly confronting: sell a piece of the family property, keep farming it or lease it for renewable energy. Dacus chose…

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In 1997, a Western Australian coal mine closed; its 103-hectare void filled with about 30 billion litres of water and opened in 2020 as Lake Kepwari

Lake Kepwari (Image Credit: Department of Biodiversity, Conservations and Attractions/ Western Australia) What was once a deep hole left behind by coal mining is now a destination for swimming, boating, camping and water sports. Lake Kepwari, near Collie in Western Australia, began as the Western 5B mine void at a former open-cut coal operation. After…

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A West Virginia family with roots around Audra stretching back 175 years donated 47 acres to the state park; one gift increases the entire park by about 13%

A West Virginia family with ties to the Audra area for over 175 years donated 47 acres to Audra State Park. In September, the Thacker family signed over the property at the state Capitol, along with a $15,000 donation for trails and signs on the new property, known as the Thacker Addition, according to a…

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