All posts tagged "animals"
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87ResearchSustainable certified palm oil scheme failing to achieve goals
There is little evidence that a certification scheme for palm oil plantations is improving protection of critically endangered orangutans in Borneo, researchers...
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592ResearchCarnivore snacks debunk theory of turtles’ strict herbivore diet
A study has revealed the diet of green turtles is more complex than previously thought, providing insights which could influence conservation and...
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2.8KNews and ViewsSave the Tasmanian Devil Appeal funds $1m of research and conservation programs
In just 12 months, the generosity of people from around the world has funded more than $1 million in research and conservation...
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3.5KResearchBach’s a basic to calm shelter dogs
Dogs stressed by animal shelter life may benefit from soothing classical music and whiffs of lavender.
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3.6KResearchWorld’s largest ivory burn delivered a strong message – but who received it?
Media coverage of the torching of huge caches of ivory presented a strong message against elephant poaching and ivory trade, but many...
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3.3KResearchStudy identifies extended humpback whale calving range
A study that looked at where humpback whales give birth along the coast of Western Australia has shown that the calving grounds...
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3.6KNews and ViewsResidents asked to eavesdrop to help save local species
Sunshine Coast residents are being asked to tune in to the sounds of a local threatened frog population to help preserve the...
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3.6KResearchAnimal product prices part of ‘vicious cycle towards extinction’
Skyrocketing prices for rare animal products can push species to extinction even when their populations are abundant, researchers say.
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4.3KResearchSheep recognise familiar and unfamiliar human faces
Sheep are social animals that can recognise other sheep as well as familiar humans.
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4.5KResearchFeral foxes and felines dangerous to our desert dwellers
Desert mammal populations are limited by introduced predators rather than future climate change.
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Million-dollar boost for dermatology research - GetSTEM
Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The project, led by University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher Professor H. Peter Soyer, will use teledermatology to improve early detecti...
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Researchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading - GetSTEM
Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nicholas Clark said canine parvovirus (CPV-2) was one of the most...
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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM
A severe outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish is occurring in the Swain Reefs, the southernmost location in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park found to have the starfish during the current outbreak. Field officers detected the starfish on 37 reefs while undertaking in-water surveys in D...
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White noise tunes into learning potential - GetSTEM
Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Anthony Angwin said the study was the first to show the effect listening to white noise could have on word learning performa...
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Friday, June 15th, 2018 at 3:01pm
World first test could predict #risk of #heartattack in #coronaryarterydisease #patients https://t.co/X9q0ims648 https://t.co/Hf28qPiPoH
World first test could predict #risk of #heartattack in #coronaryarterydisease #patients https://t.co/X9q0ims648 https://t.co/Hf28qPiPoH
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 1:49pm
#Sustainable certified #palmoil scheme failing to achieve #goals https://t.co/YysXk9W11L https://t.co/3RbkEgzuyC
#Sustainable certified #palmoil scheme failing to achieve #goals https://t.co/YysXk9W11L https://t.co/3RbkEgzuyC