Penguin resilience to climate change investigated
New research by Murdoch University will investigate the future of Rockingham's beloved Little Penguins colony.
Plants & Animals
Aug 2, 2016
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How we're preparing for our fiery future
New research is informing how, when and where prescribed burns may be used to mitigate bushfire threats while maintaining our biodiversity.
Earth Sciences
Feb 14, 2020
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Academic sees decline in Social Studies in Australian schools
A Murdoch University academic has expressed concern about the loss of 'a vital learning area' in Australian schools – Social Studies.
Social Sciences
Feb 21, 2014
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Could insect larvae help solve rape murder cases?
Murdoch University forensic researchers have made a promising discovery, which could aid investigations into sexually-motivated homicide cases.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 27, 2017
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Capturing tree data with free smartphone app
Murdoch University researchers have helped develop a new smartphone application that will allow the public to record incidences of marri canker and Quambalaria shoot blight (QSB) from Geraldton to Albany.
Ecology
Dec 10, 2013
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Big data delivers important new tool in conservation decision making
The Harry Butler Institute has collaborated with researchers around the world to develop a new tool to inform conservation decisions across Europe. The research is poised to have a direct and immediate impact—on both science ...
Ecology
Aug 27, 2020
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How ageing population could help to save the world
A finance expert at Murdoch University has hypothesized that a worldwide ageing population could result in a natural reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions without the need for policy interventions.
Environment
Jun 9, 2015
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Dolphins follow the trawlers
New research has shown that dolphins offshore of Western Australia's Pilbara coast are following fishing trawlers to feed on injured or discarded fish.
Ecology
Jul 11, 2017
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High flying technology helping conserve WA's threatened black cockatoos
In a world first, researchers at Murdoch University have teamed up with industry to track endangered Carnaby's cockatoos in the southwest of Western Australia, using state-of-the-art technology developed in the Netherlands ...
Ecology
Jun 20, 2016
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New species of tick with woylie preference may face extinction
Murdoch University researchers have discovered a new species of Australian tick, but believe it may be facing extinction because of its strong preference for critically endangered woylies.
Plants & Animals
Mar 9, 2017
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