New threat revealed for baby turtles
New research has revealed that marine turtle hatchlings entering the ocean close to jetties have a high likelihood of being eaten.
Ecology
May 14, 2019
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University of Western Australia
Breakthrough in high-yield drought-resilient chickpeas
A global study led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and involving scientists from The University of Western Australia has identified genes that can be used to develop drought ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 30, 2019
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What's happened to all the plastic rubbish in the Indian Ocean?
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that although the Indian Ocean is the world's biggest dumping ground for plastic waste, nobody seems to know where it goes.
Environment
Apr 17, 2019
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Showy male primates have smaller testicles
Male primates equipped with all the bells and whistles to attract a female mate tend to have smaller gonads, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and University of Zurich.
Plants & Animals
Apr 10, 2019
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Fearless sea urchins stripping underwater forests
A new study led by The University of Western Australia and the Centre of Advanced Studies of Blanes in Spain has found that sea urchins' fear of predators plays a key role in the health of underwater forests, which are declining ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 9, 2019
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Male crickets use female scent to rate fertility prospects
A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has found that male insects are able to use female scent to assess not only how many eggs she will produce but also the egg-laying potential of their daughters.
Plants & Animals
Mar 27, 2019
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Discovery to help wheat cope with salty soils
Scientists from The University of Western Australia have discovered two enzymes that explain the sensitivity of wheat plants to salty soils.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2019
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Native marsupial helping revive urban bushland in Perth's north
A native marsupial population that was successfully relocated to a pocket of urban bushland in the northern suburb of Craigie is now helping to regenerate the bush.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2019
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Values influence where we spend our time and money
A study carried out by the University of Western Australia has highlighted the important role values play in our daily behaviour, including where we invest our time and money.
Social Sciences
Mar 20, 2019
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Study highlights ways to improve fishing practices
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Stanford University have confirmed eco-labels on seafood are a trusted way for consumers to ensure they are buying sustainable seafood products and also encourage the ...
Ecology
Mar 14, 2019
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