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TEPCO re-explains Fukushima nuclear waste leak, cites human error

  On Thursday (15th), the Tokyo Electric Power Company of Japan provided further clarification on the cause of the nuclear waste water leakage at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, stating that it was due to human error on Wednesday (7th). Last Wednesday, about 5.5 tons of radioactive contaminated water leaked from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's water purification system. According to Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), the leak occurred on Thursday morning in the high-temperature incinerator building while the facility was cleaning and treating contaminated water from the reactor building with the "second cesium adsorption system" to reduce radiation levels in preparation for maintenance. The system is connected to the external wall's exhaust vent, through which the contaminated water leaked. According to TEPCO, two operators from collaborating companies failed to notice the open state of a valve and missed relevant reminder signs before starting t...

Influx of Sharks and Whales Due to Blooming Phytoplankton in South Australian Coastal Waters

Since November of last year, there has been an increase in upwelling phenomenon in the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. This has caused nutrient-rich seawater to be brought to the surface, resulting in a thriving population of plankton. As a result, numerous large marine animals such as dwarf blue whales, tiger sharks, dolphins, sharks, and tuna have been attracted to the area for feeding, creating a lively scene. According to reports on Friday (2nd), the thriving phytoplankton has turned the sea around the Eyre Peninsula green due to photosynthesis. Andrew Wright, the managing director of Shark Watch, mentioned that he has never seen such a sight in the past 20 years. He also revealed that during a recent visit to the Neptune Islands, he saw 8 to 9 sharks, with a higher number of young sharks compared to previous sightings. According to Jochen Kaempf, an associate professor at the University of Flinders in South Australia, the phenomenon of upwelling is responsible for bringing dead...

The penalty points and fines for cell phone fun and harassment of the capital's drivers will come into effect next month.

 CCTV footage reveals a driver using a mobile phone while behind the wheel. According to reports from Australian media on Thursday (18th), the transportation department in Canberra, Australia installed cameras on both sides of the road last year and has since discovered over 56,000 drivers using their mobile phones while driving. As a result, the government has decided to include this behavior as a penalty next month, with offenders potentially receiving a maximum penalty of 4 points deducted from their license and a fine of 632 Australian dollars (approximately 3,242 Hong Kong dollars). According to the new regulations, drivers who use their mobile devices to access social media, applications, or the internet while driving will be fined $632 and receive 4 demerit points. Even if the device is held in hand, a fine of $514 (approximately HKD 2,637) and 3 demerit points will be issued. Original text: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry has the potential...

Fulfilling a Childhood Dream: Uncovering Dinosaur Fossils in the Gobi Desert of Australia

 Enriques (pictured) sees his dream come true. A PhD student at the University of New England in Australia recently achieved his childhood dream of digging up dinosaur fossils. Along with his team, they spent 3 weeks in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and successfully excavated the skeleton of a Nemegtosaurus from the Cretaceous period. Nathan Enriquez and his team excavated the ankle, shin bone, lower leg, and toe bones of the approximately 13-meter-long dinosaur. These fossils have been brought to the Mongolian Paleontological Center and will aid paleontologists in determining whether the Nemegtomaia, is the same species as another long-necked dinosaur found in the Gobi Desert. Enriques states that this excavation is the pinnacle of his lifelong journey. From a young age, he has been fascinated with dinosaurs and went on to earn a Master's and PhD in Paleontology from the University of New England after completing his graduate studies. He encourages anyone with a dream of pursuing a ...

7-year-old son calmly called an ambulance to save his comatose father's life

 Harry (on the left) calmly called for an ambulance and had Nick (on the right) promptly taken to the hospital. A family from Australia recently went on a trip to Geelong, located in the western part of Melbourne. During their travels, the father suddenly felt unwell and collapsed. Fortunately, their young son had recently learned some first aid knowledge at school and was able to calmly call for an ambulance, saving his father's life. According to reports, Nick Wilson, who is 44 years old, was crossing the street when he suddenly experienced difficulty breathing and felt that something was very wrong. As he attempted to call for help, he found himself unable to stand and suddenly collapsed into a chair, his vision clouded with darkness. At the age of 7, Harry Wilson recalled that the emergency responder who came to share at his school had said that there was no need to fear after dialing "0" during an emergency. So, he calmly dialed the emergency number and told the oper...