Ancient Pilbara rocks provide a glimpse into cradle of life on Earth
How did life begin? The answer may lie in the hot springs of WA's arid northwest.
Astrobiology
Jun 15, 2022
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Particle
The current state of Western Australia in the face of climate change
Australia is uniquely vulnerable to climate change. Yet, we're doing worse than almost every other nation at mitigating its impact. Where do we go from here?
Environment
May 27, 2022
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An evolutionary tale: The first true millipede
Deep beneath the WA outback, a cryptic creepy crawly is expanding the boundaries of evolutionary biology.
Plants & Animals
Mar 4, 2022
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Is regenerative farming an eco wake-up call?
Could regenerative farming be the future of WA food production?
Agriculture
Feb 25, 2022
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The science behind jealousy
Jealousy can feel like a useless, silly and destructive emotion. But it actually serves an important protective purpose.
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2022
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Astronomers shed new light on birth of stars and galaxies
A star is born—but how? Astronomers are unravelling the mysteries of how clouds of gas ignite to become stars and form spiral galaxies near our own.
Astronomy
Jan 19, 2022
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Study finds 'angry' bees have more potent, medicinally valuable venom
Move over Angry Birds—WA scientists have discovered that 'aggressive' bees produce more potent and medicinally valuable venom.
Plants & Animals
Dec 14, 2021
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Deep-sea sponge a mechanical marvel of nature
The Venus's flower basket sponge could inspire the buildings, bridges and even aircraft of tomorrow, thanks to its performance under pressure and ability to go with the flow—literally.
Plants & Animals
Nov 5, 2021
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Unearthing ancient Australia winds back the clock millions of years
What did prehistoric life look like in Australia? The skeletons of ancient creatures buried for millions of years are shedding light on marsupial evolution.
Paleontology & Fossils
Sep 17, 2021
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Will AI leave human astronomers in the stardust?
Machine learning is coming for astronomy. But that doesn't mean astronomers and citizen scientists are obsolete. In fact, it may mean exactly the opposite.
Astronomy
Jul 28, 2021
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