Tooth be told: Earless seals existed in ancient Australia
A fossilised seal tooth found on a Victorian beach could hold the key to uncovering the history and geography of earless seals that graced Australia's shores three million years ago.
A fossilised seal tooth found on a Victorian beach could hold the key to uncovering the history and geography of earless seals that graced Australia's shores three million years ago.
Archaeology
Apr 3, 2020
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Monash University researchers in Australia have used a combination of atomic-scale imaging and simulations to improve the understanding of the theta-prime strengthening phase in the aluminium copper alloy system.
Materials Science
Mar 11, 2020
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An international research team has pioneered and patented a new filtration technique that could one day slash lithium extraction times and change the way the future is powered.
Materials Science
Mar 9, 2020
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Why do most plants and animals engage in sexual reproduction?
Evolution
Feb 11, 2020
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An international research team have for the first time observed dynamic covalent oligomers mimicking the combination of complementary DNA strands, which could lead to exciting developments in electronics and the engineering ...
Biochemistry
Feb 7, 2020
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Marine mammals like whales and seals usually communicate vocally using calls and whistles.
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2020
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Insights from their study may provide a novel therapeutic approach for diseases such as Huntington's and Parkinson's.
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 7, 2019
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The Monash scientists who found that pharmaceutical pollutants in waterways altered reproductive behavior, anxiety levels, activity and antipredator responses of fish have now discovered for the first time that such toxicity ...
Ecology
Nov 13, 2019
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Researchers at Monash University have gained insights into how nanoparticles could be used to identify the presence of invasive and sometimes deadly microbes, and deliver targeted treatments more effectively.
Bio & Medicine
Nov 9, 2019
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Changes in springtime winds high above the South Pole are set to trigger higher than usual temperatures and fire-prone weather conditions in Australia, an international study involving Monash scientists has warned.
Environment
Oct 8, 2019
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