All posts tagged "water"
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500News and ViewsWater Challenge finalists contribute more than research ideas
Eight research teams from across Australia and New Zealand have been selected as finalists in the research stream of the Bridge Hub...
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578MathematicsHow maths is solving complex water quality issues
Researchers are using complex mathematical modelling to improve the quality and distribution of water, a vital and precious resource that is often...
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605ScienceClimate change to affect fish sizes and complex food webs
Global climate change will affect fish sizes in unpredictable ways and, consequently, impact complex food webs in our oceans, a new Institute...
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610ScienceIs vital freshwater hidden beneath the sea?
Solutions to escalating global water supply issues are demanding innovative scientific investigation, such as Flinders University’s Professor Adrian Werner making important advances...
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662ScienceWater solutions without a grain of salt
An estimated 844 million people don’t have access to clean water, while every minute a newborn dies from infection caused by lack...
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611ResearchJoint venture for research, innovation & collaboration
The launch of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC) in Mildura, a joint venture between La Trobe University, the University of Melbourne...
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756ResearchResearch to boost profitability of sodic soils
Trials have been planted as part of a new research project to improve the productivity and profitability of soils with sodicity and...
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762ScienceResearch plots a collaborative future for river Nile biodiversity
The first plan for conserving the river Nile’s highly threatened biodiversity has been developed by a University of Queensland-led team.
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918ScienceNoble pursuit of ancient water secrets
Scientists from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, can now test ancient groundwater up to a million years old with far greater accuracy...
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942ScienceDiscovering how a local stream became less salty
Dryland salinity is a devastating problem in Australian agriculture, causing ongoing environmental and economic problems. Now, Flinders University researchers have discovered that...
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Discover the science behind wildfires and how to live safely with fire - GetSTEM
As the earth gets hotter and wildfires become more intense and unpredictable, we must find new ways of preventing, fighting and living with fire. A new unit developed by the University of Tasmania’s leading fire researchers aims to increase awareness of the role fire plays in the earth system and ...
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Indigenous lands: a haven for wildlife - GetSTEM
Indigenous peoples’ lands may harbour a significant proportion of threatened and endangered species globally, according to University of Queensland-led research. UQ’s Dr Chris O’Bryan and his team conducted the first comprehensive analysis of land mammal composition across mapped Indigenous la...
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Born or Built? Our Robotic Future is coming to Scienceworks in April 2021 - GetSTEM
What makes us human? Are humans living machines? Could a robot ever fall in love? Should we reprogram our DNA? An exhibition exploring the blurred lines between humanity and technology is coming to Scienceworks in April 2021. Originating from Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre ...
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New languages for Western Australian schools - Get Education
WA Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery announced the development of three new languages for WA schools. Pre-primary to Year 10 syllabuses for both Hindi and Korean will be adapted from the curriculum developed by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Year 11 a...
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Spitting cobra venoms evolved to cause extreme pain - GetSTEM
Venom from spitting cobras has evolved to cause predators extreme pain as a form of self-defence, rather than for capturing prey, according to new research. An international team including scientists from the University of Queensland, made the discovery by studying the composition of spitting cobra....
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Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at 2:51am
Secure digital collaboration important in shift to hybrid environments in education and healthcare https://t.co/UrmhSlyTOY
Secure digital collaboration important in shift to hybrid environments in education and healthcare https://t.co/UrmhSlyTOY
Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at 2:40am
Discover the science behind wildfires and how to live safely with fire https://t.co/2oQGwGxGjV
Discover the science behind wildfires and how to live safely with fire https://t.co/2oQGwGxGjV