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Ecology
Jul 29, 2016
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The challenge posed by removing a chemical compound from their 'superfood' crop to create a market for WA quinoa led three innovative farmers to build Australia's largest quinoa processing plant in the state's south-west.
Biotechnology
Jul 27, 2016
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Western Australia's honey is set for global recognition following a new partnership program between the industry and Bentley-based Chemcentre which could see honey values take off for local apiarists.
Other
Jul 26, 2016
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Super-sensors powered by superior gallium nitride will soon be going where no sensors have gone before, according to a Western Australian researcher.
Engineering
Jul 25, 2016
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Seven new species of spiders, whose kin have taken the world by storm with their adorable appearance and mesmerising dance moves, have been discovered in WA and South Australia.
Plants & Animals
Jul 19, 2016
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The western swamp tortoise (Pseudemydura umbrina) could soon be calling WA's south coast home following extensive modelling to find new sites where populations could thrive.
Ecology
Jul 13, 2016
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A small, shy subspecies of the common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecular hypoleucus) or koomal will continue to disappear from south west forests unless action is taken to address climate change.
Ecology
Jul 11, 2016
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Extraterrestrial space rocks have provided a window to the early beginnings of our solar system.
Space Exploration
Jul 11, 2016
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Karijini National Park is set to become WA's first Dark Sky Park if Perth-based Dr Kellie Pendoley from Pendoley Environmental—and a leading member of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA)—gets her way.
Earth Sciences
Jul 8, 2016
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Prawns are returning to WA's beloved Swan and Canning Rivers thanks to a recent restocking program that has now seen 4.5 million juvenile western school prawns (Metapenaeus dalli) released into the iconic waterways.
Ecology
Jul 5, 2016
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