All posts tagged "environment"

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  Animal extinction upsets forest balance

  The extinction of some native seed-spreading animals has had a serious impact on Guam’s tree population, according to a University of Canberra-led...

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  Researchers discover Australian canyons are hotspots for fish life

  Research carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia has found that underwater canyons may be critical and overlooked habitats...

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  Moreton Bay under the microscope

  Moreton Bay – the jewel in the crown of south-east Queensland – has been put under the microscope in a new publication...

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  Why tiger snakes are on a winner

  Australian tiger snakes have “hit the jackpot” because prey cannot evolve resistance to their venom.

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  Scientists assess feral controls

  Invasive species are set for the chop and wetlands feeding into the Great Barrier Reef will benefit as James Cook University partners...

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  Fun

  Science Expo bigger and better

  The wonders of science will unite George Town and Beaconsfield schools and the wider community.

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  Study shows the cost of deforestation in Cambodia

  Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have warned of the economic consequences for Cambodia if nothing is done to halt illegal...

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  World first global study of heat-waves and mortality

  The first global study of heatwaves and mortality, led by Monash University, warns that – as these events increase in duration, frequency...

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  The only way is up: trees help reptiles thrive

  James Cook University researchers say if graziers leave trees in place on their land all types of reptiles will benefit.

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  How heat and drought kill trees

  New finding to improve predictive models of how trees die.