Two-thirds of disadvantaged families struggle to feed their children a balanced meal because they can't afford to, according to a study led by The University of Western Australia. Of these families, adults had lower food ...
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2019
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A new study led by The University of Western Australia has found the future of the world's coral reefs is under threat from ocean acidification with many corals unable to adapt to the conditions.
Earth Sciences
May 28, 2019
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New research has revealed that marine turtle hatchlings entering the ocean close to jetties have a high likelihood of being eaten.
Ecology
May 14, 2019
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A global study led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and involving scientists from The University of Western Australia has identified genes that can be used to develop drought ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 30, 2019
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Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that although the Indian Ocean is the world's biggest dumping ground for plastic waste, nobody seems to know where it goes.
Environment
Apr 17, 2019
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Male primates equipped with all the bells and whistles to attract a female mate tend to have smaller gonads, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and University of Zurich.
Plants & Animals
Apr 10, 2019
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A new study led by The University of Western Australia and the Centre of Advanced Studies of Blanes in Spain has found that sea urchins' fear of predators plays a key role in the health of underwater forests, which are declining ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 9, 2019
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A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia has found that male insects are able to use female scent to assess not only how many eggs she will produce but also the egg-laying potential of their daughters.
Plants & Animals
Mar 27, 2019
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Scientists from The University of Western Australia have discovered two enzymes that explain the sensitivity of wheat plants to salty soils.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2019
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A native marsupial population that was successfully relocated to a pocket of urban bushland in the northern suburb of Craigie is now helping to regenerate the bush.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2019
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