Scientists find that crocodiles do, indeed, sleep with one eye open
Scientists from La Trobe University have found evidence to support a great Australian legend: crocodiles do indeed sleep with one eye open.
Scientists from La Trobe University have found evidence to support a great Australian legend: crocodiles do indeed sleep with one eye open.
Plants & Animals
Oct 22, 2015
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We may take it for granted that the sex of an animal is established at birth and doesn't change.
Plants & Animals
Jul 10, 2019
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A new study has identified novel insecticidal proteins in ferns. Professor Marilyn Anderson at La Trobe University said the discovery could lead to plant-made protein pest control for crop plants that are essential to global ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 23, 2023
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A new study into classroom practices, led by Dr. Steve Murphy, has found extensive research fails to uncover how teachers can remedy poor student engagement and perform well in math.
Mathematics
Feb 15, 2024
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Using the Australian Synchrotron researchers at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) and the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment were able to see the molecular structure ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 19, 2023
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A genetic "off switch" that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into nutrients has been identified for the first time by a team of international scientists.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 26, 2024
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A new study by La Trobe University researchers reveals how crocodiles resist fatal fungal infections using a unique pH sensing mechanism despite living in filthy water.
Biotechnology
Mar 2, 2023
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How does the Google search ranking system work? Can mathematics explain the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day? A new web series of 'The Algebra of Everything' will explore these questions and more.
Mathematics
Jan 31, 2013
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In a world first, La Trobe University researchers have discovered a virus that attacks a prominent disease-causing bacterium—a "ringleader" that recruits harmful bacteria to cause periodontitis, and potentially helps cancer ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 13, 2022
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Researchers from La Trobe University have made a promising discovery that could pave the way to solving a costly and hazardous problem encountered by wastewater treatment plants the world over.
Cell & Microbiology
May 3, 2021
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