Variety is the spice of life—and key to saving wildlife
In the critical battle against extinction, conservationists use a variety of tactics to try to save species.
Plants & Animals
May 20, 2021
1
17
Page 12 - University of Melbourne
Indigenous business booming: New data reveals sector's success
The extent of Indigenous businesses' contribution to the Australian economy has been revealed—at least $4.88 billion—in a first-of-its-kind research snapshot of the sector's diversity and impact.
Social Sciences
May 3, 2021
1
2
The secret lives of farmed fish
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
0
8
Ocean warming and 'targeting big fish' affects viability of wild populations, global fish stock
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
1
46
Laos jars are slowly revealing their secrets
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
3
713
Report says not too late to avoid a 3 C warmer world
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
1
8
The complexities of predicting climate change effects
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
2
8
Black hole seeds key to galaxies behemoths
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
8
6035
Researchers solve more of the mystery of Laos megalithic jars
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
7
4283
Fossil forests under Antarctic ice
In around 1833 the first specimens of fossilized wood from Antarctica were reported by surgeon, naturalist and artist James Eights.
Ecology
Mar 10, 2021
24
1159
