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New species of giant herbivorous dinosaur found in outback Australia | Dinosaurs

95m-year-old Savannasaurus elliottorum leads researchers to propose new theory of how sauropods spread around the world A new species of giant herbivorous dinosaur has been found in outback Australia, helping to rewrite the textbooks on how the gentle giants spread around the globe.

The Climbers review stirring tribute to China's mountaineering hero

Bombastic and unsubtle this paean to Fang Wuzhou may be, but its vertiginous set-pieces put many US blockbusters to shame Produced by celebrated spectacle-peddler Tsui Hark for co-writer/director Daniel Lee, this is the latest in a run of preposterously patriotic yet enjoyable Chinese event movies. It pays stirring tribute to Fang Wuzhou, a humble, Mallory-worshipping

TUC agrees non-compliance strategy against anti-strike laws | TUC

UK government gave itself powers to enforce minimum service levels during industrial action by public service workers Trade unions have passed a resolution promising a strategy of non-compliance with ministers controversial anti-strike legislation.

I want Kanzi: a new Australian apple variety comes into its own

This year about 2m more Kanzi apples will be on Australian shelves and as well as being crisp and versatile, theyre a lesson in the value of seasonality If youve spotted a new kind of apple on supermarket shelves recently, youre not alone. Growers across 80 Australian orchards are predicting a bumper season for

Mushroom walls and waste-fuelled stoves: inside the self-sufficient home of tomorrow

Joost Bakker believes a house can be more than a place to live: it can be a self-sustaining weapon against the climate crisis. A new Australian documentary explores his bold blueprint The most destructive things we humans do, says Joost Bakker, is eat.