When Elaine Pearce left Sydney for the seaside peace of Old Bar 12 years ago she was assured her new house was a solid investment, with a century's worth of frontage to guard against erosion.
Environment
Jul 20, 2012
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Great tits appear to have what might be described as their own neighbourhood watch scheme, the latest research suggests.
Plants & Animals
Aug 21, 2012
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Giving people information about how much gas or electricity their neighbours use encourages them to use less energy, research shows.
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2018
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(Phys.org) —Animals that have developed the ability to eavesdrop on their neighbours may have the edge when it comes to finding food and expanding their habitat, a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia ...
Ecology
Jul 12, 2013
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The endless ranks of estate agents' signs peppering towns and cities across the country could be a thing of the past thanks to scientists at Plymouth University.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 5, 2013
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Russian maths genius Grigori Perelman, who famously turned down a $1 million prize last year, now appears to be refusing free eye surgery for his mother.
Mathematics
Jun 14, 2011
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Birds of a feather nest together, according to a new study which has found that male great tits (Parus major) choose neighbours with similar personalities to their own.
Plants & Animals
May 8, 2017
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When a Swedish voice came down the line informing him he had a "very important call" Tuesday night, Australia's newest Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt assumed it was an elaborate undergraduate joke.
General Physics
Oct 5, 2011
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Being on good terms with your neighbors well certainly has its benefits. They might water your plants while you're on holiday, feed the cat, or even put your bins out.
Plants & Animals
Dec 13, 2011
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In the fight for survival, plants are capable of complex social behaviours and may exhibit altruism towards family members, but aggressively compete with strangers.
Plants & Animals
Nov 9, 2011
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