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Wedge-tailed eagles and other protected species are at risk of being incapacitated by lead poisoning in Victoria, wildlife advocates say, with illegal lead ammunition still being used to shoot ducks. Key points: High levels of lead have been found in some Victoria ducks in the last four years Lead ammunition for hunting ducks is banned in Victoria but is still used by some hunters Peak duck hunting agency says it has a “zero tolerance” policy on the use of lead bullets The Freedom of Information document reveals humans are also at risk, with lead levels in ducks “well above” food safety standards in Victoria’s four duck hunting waterways. Confidential email correspondence shows the state environmental watchdog has been aware of “elevated” lead levels in ducks from some wetlands used for hunting since 2018, but has not announced any danger or issued any warnings. The CSIRO states that even small traces of lead are extremely harmful to humans and ...

This time last year, most Australians stayed at home, perhaps taking solace in the performance of the Australian swimming team, which took home multiple gold medals from the Tokyo Olympics. This year, we can expect more as the Dolphins face the best swimmer at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The team had successfully won the world championship in Budapest in June and stayed together for training camp in France before starting their assault on the Birmingham pool. Once again, the team will be led by a group of extraordinary women who have taken the world by storm: Emma McKeon, Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown will be joined by Australia’s newest teen swimming superstar, Mollie O’Callaghan. Australian women have posted the fastest Commonwealth times this year in 12 of the 16 races at the Birmingham programme, and that doesn’t take into account McKeon, who has taken a lot of time off this year but will return for the Olympics. Even so, head coach Rohan Taylor is re...

People-fun and recognized Abbott Elementary School made a splashy debut in its first year, earning seven nominations, including a best comedy nomination and a major acting bid for its creator, Quinta Brunson. Recognition for the ABC show is a rare bright spot for the broadcast network, which is otherwise closed off from a race of comedy and drama series. Another nomination for best comedy series is barry, Limit Your Enthusiasm, hacking, Wonderful Mrs Maisel , Only Murder in Buildings , Ted Lasso and What We Do in the Shadows . Best drama series nominations include Better Call Saul , Euphoria , Termination , Stranger Things and yellow jacket . Modern vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows and yellow jacket , a mix of thriller and adult story that creates a huge buzz, showing that Emmy voters have a sense of humor and adventure. The controversy seems to have left them unaffected: Dave Chappelle: Getting Closer which has drawn criticism for its transgender ridicule, has picked ...

12 July 2022 12:30 Genetic defects that lead to abnormal inflammation in the hands, hips, knees, and other joints may help explain why some people are more prone to developing severe osteoarthritis than others, according to scientists from the University of Utah Health. Photo credit: Getty Images An overactive inflammatory response can trigger the most common form of arthritis A newly detected defect in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyperactive inflammatory response could help explain why some people are more prone to developing severe osteoarthritis than others, according to University of Utah Health scientists. They say the discovery could eventually lead to ways to detect early onset of the disease—even before symptoms appear—and the development of new treatments for the disease. The findings, among the first to suggest that an increased inflammatory response is a major risk factor in osteoarthritis, appear in the Annals of the Rheumatic Disea...