All posts tagged "animals"

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Deafness in farmed salmon linked to accelerated growth

Half of the world’s farmed salmon are part deaf due to accelerated growth rates in aquaculture, new research has found. The results...
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Whales turn tail at ocean mining noise

A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier.
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Study into Australia’s oldest invertebrates

A new partnership between Museums Victoria and Monash University will enable the first research into newly-discovered arthropods, including insects, arachnids and hexapods,...
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Who's Who
Dragonfly wings capture place in prestigious award

Professors Elena Ivanova and Saulius Juodkazis have developed a novel approach to tackling antibiotic resistant bacteria.
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Fun
Whale talks add depth to Ocean Festival event

Whale and dolphin conservation and the value of eco-tourism will be the key themes as USC presents a series of free public...
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New pain management study for dogs

Just like their owners, man’s best friend can also suffer from osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that occurs when cartilage at the...
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Researchers discover new traits in rabbit virus

Studying the inner workings of one of Australia’s most important pest-control tools has helped Canberra researchers develop new understandings of how the...
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Researchers say act now on frog decline

Scientists from Australia and the United States are calling for immediate, pre-emptive action to save the world’s frog population.
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Feather star and sea-lily chemistry making a splash

You’ve probably seen one if you’ve snorkelled a reef but little do people know that the beautiful feather star and sea-lily could...
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Science students have a hoot owl spotting

They’re not just magical creatures reserved for students at Hogwarts – owls also call Griffith University home.

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Get FactsThursday, August 24th, 2017 at 6:38pm

Bend your brain and fool your senses with optical illusions and tricks on display at Queensland Museum and Sciencentre.

From 16 September 2017, the Sciencentre will play host to a range of fascinating and interactive scientific experiences as part of the Perception Deception travelling exhibition, created by Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra.

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Get FactsWednesday, August 23rd, 2017 at 5:20pm

Predator animals have long been known to avoid devouring brightly coloured and patterned prey, and now an international study has revealed more about how they recognise toxic species.

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Get FactsTuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at 5:52pm

An open letter by 116 leaders of robotics and artificial intelligence companies from 26 countries urges the United Nations against opening the ‘Pandora’s box’ of lethal robot weapons.

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Get FactsMonday, August 21st, 2017 at 5:58pm

Challenges of a modern Australia – ranging from melanoma, to termites, to degenerative disorders, reef protection and food provision – are in the sights of six University of Queensland projects to share $4.2 million in QLD State Government funding.

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Get FactsFriday, August 18th, 2017 at 5:03pm

Half of the world’s farmed salmon are part deaf due to accelerated growth rates in aquaculture, new research has found. The results now offer a better understanding of the effects of a common inner ear deformity, and some specific actions to tackle this welfare issue.

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Get FactsThursday, August 17th, 2017 at 6:45pm

A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier.

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Get FactsWednesday, August 16th, 2017 at 5:40pm

The Victorian Government is preparing students across Victoria to be cyber ready through the state’s Victorian Cyber Schools Skills Challenge, which kicked off in August 2017.

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Get FactsTuesday, August 15th, 2017 at 6:36pm

Dr Kai Chan from the ANU Research School of Biology has been named 2017 ACT Scientist of the Year by ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr MLA at a ceremony as part of National Science Week.

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Image credit: Jack Fox, ANU

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Get FactsMonday, August 14th, 2017 at 6:44pm

Kids might turn their noses up at brussels sprouts, but how will they react to being served a fried house cricket?

Young Tassie Scientist Shasta Henry will be putting kids to the taste test at the George Town Bigger Science Expo, and can’t wait to see the results.

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Get FactsFriday, August 11th, 2017 at 6:07pm

The Sunshine Coast’s plant diversity has helped University of Queensland researchers confirm that nurture has the upper hand – at least when it comes to plant microbes.

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All posts tagged "animals"

Deafness in farmed salmon linked to accelerated growth

Whales turn tail at ocean mining noise

Study into Australia’s oldest invertebrates

Dragonfly wings capture place in prestigious award

Whale talks add depth to Ocean Festival event

New pain management study for dogs

Researchers discover new traits in rabbit virus

Researchers say act now on frog decline

Feather star and sea-lily chemistry making a splash

Science students have a hoot owl spotting

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Researchers discover how fish recognise toxic prey