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West Australian
09-07-2025
- Science
- West Australian
Gogo fossil fieild: 380 million-year-old prehistoric lungfish found in WA sheds new light on Devonian age
An international study has revealed new insights into the lives of 380-million-year-old lungfish after a high-tech examination of 'remarkable' well-preserved jawbones which were found in the remote Gogo fossil field in northern Western Australia. WA wildlife adventurer, Brodie Moss, recently had a horror encounter with an aggressive puffer fish which nearly cost him his finger, demonstrating just how severe the bite of a fish can be. The research led by Flinders University analysed the biting capacity of the 380 million-year-old lungfish using high-tech 3D modelling to examine the strength of the fossilised bones. 'Our comprehensive dataset offers the most detailed quantification of biting performance in any fossil fish thus far,' said Dr Panagiotopoulou, from Touro University California. A remarkable finding from the study was that the thinner-jawed fossils were actually stronger than the more sturdy-looking ones. 'The results were somewhat surprising, with some 'robust'-looking lower jaws appearing to not be all that well suited to biting stress, and some of the more slender jaws appeared to be able to with strand stress and strain very well,' Strategic Professor of Palaeontology John Long said. Aside from testing the biting capacity of the ancient fish, the study also shed light on how multiple species co-existed during the Devonian 'Age of Fishes.' The exceptional findings from the Gojo Fossil field has so far yielded the greatest diversity of lungfishes known from any time or space – with 11 different types described, showing remarkable diversity, especially in relation to the skull and jaw shape. The ancient lungfish not only shares ancestry with the ferocious puffer fish which attacked Moss, their unique combination of having lungs as well as gills mean that they are 'sister taxa' to all four-limbed animals, including humans, meaning that they are our closest 'fishy' relatives. 'We're slowly teasing apart the details of how the bodies and lifestyles of these animals changed, as they moved from being fish that lived in water, to becoming tetrapods that moved about on land,' corresponding author of the new study Dr Alice Clement said. This recent research adds to the collection of exceptionally well-preserved fossils which have been uncovered in the Gogo fossil field and helps us better understand the secrets of our ancient marine creatures as well as early human evolution. The 3D virtual models of the prehistoric jawbones are all available via Morphosource .
Perth Now
09-07-2025
- Science
- Perth Now
Prehistoric fish found in WA reveals origin of ‘mighty bite'
An international study has revealed new insights into the lives of 380-million-year-old lungfish after a high-tech examination of 'remarkable' well-preserved jawbones which were found in the remote Gogo fossil field in northern Western Australia. WA wildlife adventurer, Brodie Moss, recently had a horror encounter with an aggressive puffer fish which nearly cost him his finger, demonstrating just how severe the bite of a fish can be. The research led by Flinders University analysed the biting capacity of the 380 million-year-old lungfish using high-tech 3D modelling to examine the strength of the fossilised bones. 'Our comprehensive dataset offers the most detailed quantification of biting performance in any fossil fish thus far,' said Dr Panagiotopoulou, from Touro University California. A remarkable finding from the study was that the thinner-jawed fossils were actually stronger than the more sturdy-looking ones. 'The results were somewhat surprising, with some 'robust'-looking lower jaws appearing to not be all that well suited to biting stress, and some of the more slender jaws appeared to be able to with strand stress and strain very well,' Strategic Professor of Palaeontology John Long said. Brodie Moss displays his finger after the traumatic incident. Credit: Brodie Moss / YouTube Aside from testing the biting capacity of the ancient fish, the study also shed light on how multiple species co-existed during the Devonian 'Age of Fishes.' The exceptional findings from the Gojo Fossil field has so far yielded the greatest diversity of lungfishes known from any time or space – with 11 different types described, showing remarkable diversity, especially in relation to the skull and jaw shape. The ancient lungfish not only shares ancestry with the ferocious puffer fish which attacked Moss, their unique combination of having lungs as well as gills mean that they are 'sister taxa' to all four-limbed animals, including humans, meaning that they are our closest 'fishy' relatives. A well preserved skull of a long-snouted Griphognathus whitei, or 'duck-billed' lungfish, from the Gogo Formation area. Credit: John Long / Flinders University 'We're slowly teasing apart the details of how the bodies and lifestyles of these animals changed, as they moved from being fish that lived in water, to becoming tetrapods that moved about on land,' corresponding author of the new study Dr Alice Clement said. This recent research adds to the collection of exceptionally well-preserved fossils which have been uncovered in the Gogo fossil field and helps us better understand the secrets of our ancient marine creatures as well as early human evolution. The 3D virtual models of the prehistoric jawbones are all available via Morphosource.
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Viral WA animal explorer's hiatus caused by shock injury
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Intrepid wildlife explorer and internet personality Brodie Moss revealed a shocking injury inflicted by a puffer fish is to blame for a months-long social media absence that sparked concern among his 15 million followers. The viral star — who posted regularly to his personal accounts and the popular YBS Youngbloods channels — worried fans when he stopped uploading videos for months. '6 MONTHS! Anyone here waiting for a video? Hope everything's ok!' one person asked just last week. Another had earlier said, '5 almost 6 months. Brodie your family misses you, are you okay?' Brodie Moss shares his wildlife expeditions online and has amassed millions of views. Credit: Brodie Moss / Instagram In a dramatic YouTube video shared on Sunday night, the Exmouth-based animal explorer chronicled the events that led to an emergency trip to the hospital and a 'cheeky mental break' as he explained his absence. 'Surviving using my bare hands while exploring for deadly blue ringed octopus in WILD remote Australia, what could possibly go wrong?' Moss captioned the 45-minute clip. Accompanied by his dog Stryda, the video began with Moss searching for a venomous fish before the explorer's drone captured a 'ferocious pufferfish' feasting on another puffer fish. The vision prompts Moss to venture out into the water to investigate. 'They're renowned to come after people,' he said about the puffer fish, 'they have these chompers, man'. 'They could easily take off a finger, a hand, take a chunk out of me, and do some damage.' Brodie Moss captures a puffer fish attacking another puffer fish. Credit: Brodie Moss / YouTube Moss managed to evade an attack after inching perilously close to the animal. The act-now-ask-questions-later operator then came into contact with a deadly Blue-ringed Octopus and proceeded to stroke it several times — remarkably, evading danger once more. Moss' attention was then captured again by a puffer fish. The fish appeared to be beached on the shore, with Moss saying it was 'strange' for the fish to not be attempting to return to deeper water. The adventurer approached the fish, moving it back into deeper water. Once again acknowledging the dangers of the puffer fish, Moss said he didn't want to get too close to its mouth as it could 'bite my finger off'. Brodie Moss handles what appears to be a beached puffer fish. Credit: Brodie Moss / Instagram After helping it back into the water, Moss swam closely behind the unpredictable creature, which he felt had befriended him, following it with his camera. However, the fish quickly became irritated at Moss' presence and swam at the YouTuber, viciously biting his finger. Moss shrieked in pain before collecting himself and rushing back to the sand in a panic. Brodie Moss leaves the water covered in blood. Credit: Brodie Moss / YouTube Brodie Moss awaits treatment at hospital for his damaged finger. Credit: Brodie Moss / YouTube 'I don't think I have a finger anymore. I actually think it bit half my finger off... I just looked away for five seconds,' he exclaimed as blood muddied the crystal clear waters and dripped over his forearms. Following a dash to the hospital, Moss was seen swimming once more with a bandage that masked the damage. 'After all the crazy stuff I've done... the venomous sea creatures, sea snakes, Blue-ringed octopus, stonefish, the big sharks, great white sharks, all of it... An angry puffer fish took me out,' he said. Thanking fans for their patience, Moss said the video should explain his extended leave. Brodie Moss was hospitalised after his encounter with a puffer fish. Credit: Brodie Moss / YouTube Brodie Moss displays his finger after the traumatic incident. Credit: Brodie Moss / YT 'Sorry I went missing for a while, this video will tell you why but I can tell you one thing.. finger or not, I am back babyy so cheers for hanging around everyone, much love!' he wrote. 'Just watching and enjoying is all I need from you all. For now that's it but I will 100% be seeing you bloody legends again very very soon..' His return to social media has prompted relief among fans, with cheers of 'let's go!' and 'the king is back' as the adventurer dives back into the unknown in search of gripping content.
Business Insider
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Google (GOOGL) Is Training AI on YouTube Videos, and Creators Didn't Even Know
Tech giant Google (GOOGL) is using part of its huge library of YouTube videos (around 20 billion in total) to train AI models like Gemini and Veo 3, according to CNBC. Although the company says it only uses a portion of the videos and follows agreements with creators and media companies, this still means that billions of minutes of content are used for training. Unsurprisingly, YouTube says that it has always used content to improve its products and now has protections to help creators control how their image is used in the age of AI. However, creators can't stop Google from using their videos for its own AI models, and many weren't aware this was happening. Confident Investing Starts Here: As a result, some experts and creators are worried. Indeed, tools like Trace ID from a company called Vermillio, which is used to detect overlaps between AI-generated videos and original ones, have found that Veo 3 has created videos very similar to existing YouTube content. One example showed a Veo 3 video closely matched a video from creator Brodie Moss, with a score of 71 for the video and over 90 for just the audio. While some creators welcome the competition, others feel their work is being used unfairly, without credit, consent, or payment. This news comes at a time when the entertainment world is pushing back, as Disney (DIS) and Universal (CMCSA) recently filed a lawsuit against AI company Midjourney for copyright issues. Google, meanwhile, says it will take legal responsibility if users face copyright complaints over content created with Veo 3. YouTube has also partnered with the Creative Artists Agency to help top talent manage how their image is used in AI. But some say YouTube's tools aren't reliable. In fact, U.S. lawmakers, like Senator Josh Hawley, argue that stronger rights are needed to protect people's images and creations as AI advances. Is Google Stock a Good Buy? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on GOOGL stock based on 29 Buys and nine Holds assigned in the past three months. Furthermore, the average GOOGL price target of $199.11 per share implies 14.88% upside potential from current levels.
