News Nuts (2025)

08/11/2021

Some people are worried that by buying carbon credits companies might do less to lower their impact on the environment.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/energy-company-pays-offset-carbon

Just like you, trees need to breathe. You’ve probably heard that trees make the oxygen that humans breathe. Did you also know that humans make the carbon dioxide that trees breathe? Not only do trees breathe in carbon dioxide, they can also store it. This is very important and is one of the ways t...

25/10/2021

But, reusable containers need to be used 208 times to make up for how many resources go into producing them. Now that’s a lot of lunches!
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/are-reusable-containers-really-better-environment

If you look in the right kitchen drawer, chances are good you’ll find a whole stack of old takeaway containers. People often keep takeaway containers to re-use, because they know that takeaway containers are not very good for the environment.

21/10/2021

Not only is that great news for people with a fear of needles, but edible vaccines are apparently also cheaper and easier to produce.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/vaccines-could-be-edible-future

When you think about eating a healthy treat, you probably think of a delicious bran muffin, or maybe some carrot sticks. But soon, that healthy snack might be a vaccine! Yep, researchers are working on a way for people to eat their vaccines rather than have them jabbed into their arms. Not only is t...

17/10/2021

Trees that are on the registry of monumental trees are protected from being cut down. In fact, the fine for cutting down a monumental tree could be up to $160,000!
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/some-trees-italy-are-over-1000-years-old

We all know that the nature around us has been around for a very long time. In Italy, some trees have been around for over 1,000 years! Not only are these trees beautiful to look at, they are also ecologically very important. Lots of animals make their homes in old trees. The ancient trees in Italy....

13/10/2021

They not only learn through their own experiences, but also by communicating with other pods of s***m whales.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/s***m-whales-can-learn-each-other

Researchers have discovered that s***m whales have their own unique culture. No, that doesn’t mean that they often go to museums or to the theatre! Lots of animals learn from their own experiences over time. For instance, you might be able to teach your dog some tricks or commands like sit, stay, ...

10/10/2021

To make sure they are visited by the right kind of pollinator, plants have developed certain traits to attract them.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/different-insects-different-colours

Do you know what the Nike logo looks like? The Nike logo is so well known that almost everyone knows what it looks like. Flowers do something similar to attract the right kind of insect. Different insects pollinate different flowers – that means they take the special dust on one flower to another ...

07/10/2021

For many years these adorable animals have been threatened by human activity. Now, humans are helping them to survive in the wild.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/giant-panda-no-longer-endangered

There’s great news for the giant panda – it’s no longer endangered! For many years these adorable animals that look like cuddly teddy bears have been threatened by human activity. Now, humans are helping them to survive in the wild. In China, which is the only country that pandas live in, a hu...

06/10/2021

Even though it’s made of just water, salt and flour, it’s pretty healthy. One serving contains 75g of protein, which is more than in beef or lamb.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/what-exactly-seitan

Move over beef – there’s a new delicious meat substitute in town! Lots of people in Australia are choosing to eat less meat. They might want to eat less meat because meat often has a negative impact on the environment, or because they believe it is healthier. Seitan is an excellent meat substitu...

05/10/2021

Yep, that tiny, annoying, buzzing insect that darts around your room kills more people every year than sharks, lions and bears combined!
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/deadliest-creepy-crawlies

When you think of deadly bugs, you probably think of a spider. That’s because Australia is home to many dangerous spiders. But actually, the deadliest bug in the world is the mosquito! Yep, that tiny, annoying, buzzing insect that darts around your room kills more people every year than sharks, li...

04/10/2021

Drought is bad news for people living outside of big cities in small, rural communities. It’s especially bad news for farmers.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/climate-change-will-make-aussie-farms-too-expensive-run

Australia is a very big, very dry continent. In fact, it’s one of the driest on the planet. The climate crisis is making this much worse. Typically, Australia experiences a drought about once every ten years. Researchers have discovered that climate change will lead to one drought every five years...

29/09/2021

While this might not sounds like a big deal, melting ice in Greenland and Antarctica contributes to sea level rise around the world.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/early-snow-protects-greenland-ice-melting

In July of this year there was a heat wave in Greenland. Greenland is a very big country covered in lots and lots of ice and during the heat wave some of that ice began to melt. While this might not sounds like a big deal, melting ice in Greenland and Antarctica contributes to sea level rise around....

28/09/2021

So, next time you see a bird with bright and beautiful feathers, don’t just assume it’s a male! It could be a female bird in disguise.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/female-birds-disguise-males-prevent-bullying

If you close your eyes, can you imagine exactly what a peacock looks like? How about a peahen? No? That might be because compared to the peacock the peahen is pretty boring to look at. This is the case for lots of birds. But now, researchers have discovered that sometimes these colourful males are a...

27/09/2021

It refers to when a part of land like a forest or other natural environment is turned into crops, an area for buildings, or another use for humans.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/whats-driving-deforestation

Have you ever wondered why it is that the world cuts down so many of its precious trees? This process is known as deforestation, and it’s an issue across the entire planet. New research has found that deforestation in many parts of the world is mostly being driven by demand for commodities. That i...

24/09/2021

The founder of Twitter sold his very first tweet as an NFT, with the buyer paying nearly US$3 million for it.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/whats-nft

Have you ever heard of NFTs? If you’re familiar with cryptocurrency, you very well may have! An NFT is a type of cryptocurrency, much like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin. But NFTs are also quite different from other cryptocurrencies. Let’s find out what they’re all about! First up, what is an ...

23/09/2021

According to a new study, 129 billion disposable face masks are thrown away every month across the world.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/face-masks-environmental-danger

By now you’ve probably seen lots of people wearing different types of face masks over their mouth and nose. In fact, in some areas you now have to wear a face mask every time you leave your home.

20/09/2021

The very first advanced civilisations in Greece popped up around 3200 BC.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/what-are-oldest-countries-world

We already know that Earth is incredibly old; around 4.5 BILLION years old, to be precise! But what about the countries on Earth? Have you ever been curious about how long places like Egypt, Greece, Australia, Canada or China have existed? Well, we’ve put together a list of the oldest countries in...

15/09/2021

Sometimes, families are separated for a long time while their application for a special visa is processed.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/un-critical-australian-refugee-policy

Australia and other countries around the world are home to refugees. Lots of refugees come to Australia because they are in danger in their home country. Sadly, many have to leave their families behind. Now, the United Nations has come out and criticised the Australian Government’s rules on refuge...

13/09/2021

There are lots of benefits to composting, including reducing the amount of food that goes to landfill, cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions, and improving soil quality.
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https://newsnuts.com.au/news/what-can-and-cant-you-put-compost

Have you set up your own composting system at home? That’s great news – high five! There are lots of benefits to composting, including reducing the amount of food that goes to landfill, cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions, and improving soil quality. Now that you’re all set up, you might ...

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