All posts tagged "environment"

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  Science

  Is coral a rainmaker? Scientific voyage to Great Barrier Reef investigates

  A world-first, scientific voyage to study the air over the Great Barrier Reef aims to determine if coral creates rain.

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  719

  Science

  Measuring feedlot sector’s greenhouse gas footprint

  A world-first study commissioned by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) will address a critical international knowledge gap by undertaking long-term measurements of...

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  727

  News and Views

  $2 million announced for National Landcare Network

  The Federal Government will invest $2 million in the National Landcare Network over the next two years from 2016 to continue its...

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  781

  Engineering

  Green offices switched on for global awards

  An ambitious green office program spearheaded by the City of Sydney and operating in city councils across Australia is a candidate for...

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  679

  Science

  Robo reef protector to save Great Barrier Reef

  The world’s first robot built to control the devastating crown-of-thorns starfish could be transformed into a versatile robo reef protector thanks to...

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  704

  Technology

  University researchers receive community accolade for air-quality monitoring app

  An app monitoring air quality developed by University of Tasmania researchers has been recognised at the State Emergency Service 2016 Resilient Awards.

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  939

  Research

  Boeing partnership to give UQ students and researchers altitude

  Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Mr Dennis Muilenburg announced the partnership at the McDonnell Academy Symposium in Brisbane on the 22 September...

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  877

  News and Views

  Living gene bank to help save wild koalas

  A $1.8 million partnership between The University of Queensland, the Queensland University of Technology and Dreamworld will see the Gold Coast theme...

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  828

  Medicine

  Study to help solve medical and industrial challenges

  An international study led by The Australian National University (ANU) will help underpin the development of next-generation medical treatments and industrial applications...

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  742

  Research

  Socio-economic conditions a critical key to wildlife protection

  An international study involving University of Queensland researchers has found that protected areas have been largely successful at safeguarding wildlife within their...