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19-million-year-old fossil jaw bone hints the biggest whales first evolved somewhere unexpected

Baleen whales are the titans of the ocean, the largest animals to have ever lived. The record holder is the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), which can reach lengths of up to 30 metres. That’s longer than a basketball court.

The Conversation

120 million-year-old birds tracks near South Pole are the oldest ever discovered in the Southern Hemisphere

Fossilized bird tracks discovered in Australia show these ancient creatures lived in the southern polar regions on the supercontinent of Gondwana.

LiveScience

El Niño may be drying out the southern hemisphere – here's how that affects the whole planet

It is a well-known fact that water is the key to life on Earth. But it is less well known that only about 1% of all water on the planet is fresh water available to humans, plants or land-based animals.

The Conversation

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All Blacks, Springboks vie for global supremacy in World Cup final

Three-time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa and New Zealand both have the opportunity to claim their fourth title on Saturday at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb just outside Paris. It's a fated matchup between two long-standing rivals from the Southern Hemisphere, each with different trajectories in…

France 24

See you on Copacabana? Unusually balmy weather hits Brazil in a rare winter heat wave

Summer is still four months away in the Southern Hemisphere but Brazil is contending with a balmy winter, with record high temperatures and dry weather across much of the country

The Independent UK

Period shame stops countless girls from continuing sport. The Women’s World Cup can help break this stigma

In the lead up to the first FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted in the Southern Hemisphere, host nations Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are forging other firsts, including efforts to break the shame, stigma and taboo that continue to shroud periods.

The Conversation

Does the direction water rotates down the drain depend on which hemisphere you're in? Debunking the Coriolis effect in your sink

In countries near the Earth’s equator, tourists are often dazzled by a demonstration of a mysterious physical phenomenon. A presenter will position three buckets of water – one in the Northern Hemisphere, one in the Southern Hemisphere, and one directly on the equator – and let the water drain out.

The Conversation

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Bristol Bears to play Super Rugby champions the Crusaders, date and ticket details revealed

Pat Lam's side will test themselves against the best club side in the Southern Hemisphere

Bristol Post

Remains of new species of duck-billed dinosaur found in Chile

Remains of a species of herbivorous dinosaur previously unknown in the southern hemisphere have been discovered in Chile

The Hindu

Museum of Underwater Art's 'ocean sentinel' sculptures sunk on Great Barrier Reef

Eight large concrete sculptures have been submerged on the ocean floor in north Queensland, completing the only underwater museum in the Southern Hemisphere.

ABC News

Weird balloon circling the Southern Hemisphere isn't a spy craft — it's NASA's newest telescope

An enormous balloon spotted circling the Southern Hemisphere is actually SuperBIT, a NASA telescope that is capturing Hubble-quality data from the upper reaches of the atmosphere.

LiveScience

Astrophotographer captures Vela supernova remnant in exquisite detail

Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Vela supernova remnant. The dramatic scene is located in the constellation Vela in the Southern Hemisphere sky.

Space

Pregnant this winter? Here's how to prepare for COVID and get vaccinated

With the days becoming noticeably shorter, winter is on its way in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Conversation

Hybrid Solar Eclipse 2023: How to See the Rare Cosmic Event

On April 20, a rare hybrid solar eclipse will cross over the Southern Hemisphere. Here's how to see it, and where to spot the next eclipse.

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NHL will play pair of exhibition games in Australia

The Kings and Coyotes will face off in two exhibition games at Rod Laver Arena — center court at the Australian Open tennis tournament — in Melbourne on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24. The trip is the league’s first foray into the Southern Hemisphere.

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Winter solstice 2024: When does winter start?

When does winter start in 2024? Here's the science of the winter solstice, and why its the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Space

The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?

The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

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July full moon 2025: The Buck Moon joins Mars and Saturn

The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, occurs on July 10. It will share the evening sky with Mars and Saturn.

Space

When is the winter solstice and what happens?

Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

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