Aquaculture is becoming increasingly important as a source of food for our growing population. Worldwide, billions of fish are farmed and eaten every year, and humans now consume more farmed than wild caught fish.
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2021
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The combined effect of rapid ocean warming and the practice of targeting big fish is affecting the viability of wild populations and global fish stock says new research by the University of Melbourne and the University of ...
Evolution
Apr 21, 2021
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In the rugged province of Xieng Khoaung in upper northern Laos are scattered more than 2,000 large carved stone jars. They vary in size, with the biggest standing at just over 2.5 meters tall and weighing in at 30 tons. The ...
Archaeology
Apr 16, 2021
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Australian scientists are urging the Government to accelerate Australia's transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions over the next two decades to ensure the country is cushioned from the worst impacts of climate change.
Environment
Apr 1, 2021
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We currently face significant challenges to accurately predict the impacts of our changing climate on individual species, as well as their ecosystems.
Plants & Animals
Mar 30, 2021
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A new black hole breaks the record—not for being the smallest or the biggest—but for being right in the middle.
Astronomy
Mar 29, 2021
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New research conducted at the UNESCO World Heritage listed 'Plain of Jars' in Laos has established the stone jars were likely placed in their final resting position from as early as 1240 to 660 BCE.
Archaeology
Mar 10, 2021
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In around 1833 the first specimens of fossilized wood from Antarctica were reported by surgeon, naturalist and artist James Eights.
Ecology
Mar 10, 2021
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While kangaroos are easier to spot than many of Australia's more secretive native species, a suite of threats currently face these magnificent animals.
Plants & Animals
Mar 8, 2021
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A University of Melbourne led study has established how plants use their metabolism to tell time and know when to grow—a discovery that could help leverage growing crops in different environments, including different seasons, ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 2, 2021
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