The story in the bones of lizards and frogs
It is no surprise that Australia is sometimes called "The Land of the Lizards."
Ecology
Aug 20, 2020
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Size may not matter when estimating community energy use
Ecologists often want to understand how a community functions. For example, how much food does a community of animals consume every day? Or how much oxygen do plants produce every day? These functions are often assessed by ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 20, 2020
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To preserve tropical forests, empower local communities
The world's tropical forests offer immense value to humanity, and the evidence of this is now overwhelming. Drugs derived from plants in tropical forests are used to treat cancer, diabetes and more. Trees sequester carbon, ...
Environment
Aug 20, 2020
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Regulation of the MLH1-MLH3 endonuclease in meiosis
Reconstitution of the activation of the MLH1–MLH3 endonuclease shows how crossovers are formed during meiosis.
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 20, 2020
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Challenges in the development of electrocatalysts
Regenerative energy harvesting often generates more electricity than is directly needed. Electrochemical processes could be used to store the excess energy or make it usable. Although intensive research on the catalysts required ...
Materials Science
Aug 20, 2020
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Scientists develop 'biorubber' glue for faster surgical recovery and pain relief
Materials scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have invented a new type of surgical glue that can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster and may also serve as a platform to ...
Materials Science
Aug 20, 2020
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How racism and classism affect natural ecosystems
Structural racism and classism could profoundly affect the existence of flora and fauna in our cities, according to a recent landmark publication in the academic journal Science.
Ecology
Aug 20, 2020
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Australia's farmers want more climate action, and they're starting in their own (huge) backyards
The National Farmer's Federation says Australia needs a tougher policy on climate, today calling on the Morrison government to commit to an economy wide target of net-zero greenhouse gas emission by 2050.
Environment
Aug 20, 2020
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Self-excited dancing droplets
Controlling the movement of liquid droplets is important in many applications that generate heat, from power plant condensers to personal computers. Techniques to control droplets on surfaces today include using good old-fashioned ...
General Physics
Aug 20, 2020
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Coal elimination treaty needed urgently
A new proposed Coal Elimination Treaty could make a major contribution to preventing dangerous climate change and save millions of lives, according to two UNSW Canberra academics.
Environment
Aug 20, 2020
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