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Rat may hold the key to koala virus spread

A Queensland rat, the grassland melomys, could be the origin of a koala retrovirus, which infects the majority of Australia’s koalas.
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Carpark currawongs could trigger bird decimation

A chance spotting of a pied currawong nest at a Brisbane shopping centre suggests the species is adjusting to urban life, potentially...
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Feral cat observed hunting at nest boxes

New evidence has raised concerns about the possibility of feral cats preying upon the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum, with a cat detected...
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Southern Hemisphere’s best of equineveterinary education comes to Sydney

Local and international equine experts will be in Sydney to discuss the latest in research and scientific advancements in equine medicine.
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Sustainable 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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Carnivore 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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Save 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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Bach’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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World’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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Study 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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Get FactsTuesday, October 16th, 2018 at 4:51pm

It’s time to talk about what might be the most important areas of all in the data space — privacy and protection.

Read more: http://getstem.com.au/data-protection-and-privacy-getting-it-all-right/

Data protection and privacy … getting it all right - GetSTEM

Lately I’ve been talking data. Big data, and the big jobs of making it usable, and making it shareable. Now it’s time to talk about what might be the most important areas of all in the data space — privacy and protection. We need to talk about it because it affects you. It affects you, …

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Get FactsFriday, October 12th, 2018 at 5:30pm

Jaguar’s Audible Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) will make its first appearance in the I-PACE, eliminating problems for vulnerable road users of the silent running of the vehicle’s electric motor at low speeds. http://getstem.com.au/jaguar-adds-sound-to-electric-vehicle-silence/

Jaguar adds sound to electric vehicle silence

Jaguar Land Rover has been working for 4 years on a sound for its electric vehicles to indicate motion, speed, and more to vulnerable road users.

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Get FactsThursday, October 11th, 2018 at 6:06pm

iMOVE announced its first partner project in mid-February 2018, and as of October 10 2018, they now have 10 projects with a full description up on the site for your reading pleasure.

Head here for more information: http://getstem.com.au/imoves-first-10-projects-whos-doing-what-and-where/

iMOVE's first 10 projects: who's doing what, and where?

iMOVE has published full details on its first 10 transport and smart mobility projects. Find out more about the R&D, who's doing what, & where.

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Get FactsFriday, October 5th, 2018 at 6:11pm

iMOVE Australia welcomes the establishment of a new Office for Future Transport Technologies, announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack. #realITS #smartmobility #mobility #transport #connectedvehicles

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Get FactsTuesday, September 25th, 2018 at 3:27pm

Not long ago, Professor David Hensher, the Founding Director of the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at The University of Sydney sent us a wide-reaching and considered article, on various topics, tactics, and thoughts regarding traffic congestion and new technologies. At almost 9,000 words we thought it best to split into six separate articles.

Cut to now, and we’ve gathered those six articles in the one place, just in case you missed them all first time around. #realITS #transport #MaaS #smartmobility