Galaxy trailed by stunning plume of gas
Astronomers have discovered a spectacular tail of gas more than 300,000 light years across coming from a nearby galaxy.
Astronomy
Feb 22, 2016
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Are running shoes stopping the spring in your step?
Researchers from The University of Western Australia's School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health have helped uncover how arch support in footwear affects the spring in your step - literally.
Other
Jan 20, 2016
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Male bees protect female bees from sexually transmitted diseases
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia's Centre for Integrative Bee Research (CIBER) have discovered that the seminal fluid of male bees kills the widespread sexually transmitted fungus Nosema apis, ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 20, 2016
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Research uncovers 'horizon glow' mystery of the moon
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have uncovered answers to a mystery that has puzzled scientists for half a century.
Space Exploration
Oct 27, 2015
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Australia's first electric jet ski
A team of students from The University of Western Australia has built Australia's first electric personal watercraft, commonly referred to as a jet ski.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 23, 2015
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Research offers new insight into light detection in vertebrates
Research carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia, the University of Oxford and University College London will help better understand how light detection works in vertebrates.
Plants & Animals
Oct 16, 2015
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Rare spearheads uncovered on Rottnest Island
Staff and students from The University of Western Australia's School of Indigenous Studies have made a surprise discovery on an excursion to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), uncovering a rare nineteenth century glass spearhead.
Archaeology
Oct 15, 2015
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Moray eels in knots over food
Research carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia, the University of California and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has revealed unusual feeding behaviour in moray eels, one of ...
Ecology
Oct 9, 2015
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Self-regulating coral protect themselves against ocean acidification
A new study carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of Queensland has found that the Porites cylindrica variety of coral have an in-built mechanism that protects them in environments ...
Environment
Oct 6, 2015
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Fremantle found to be a 'global hot spot' for meteotsunamis
Oceanographers from The University of Western Australia have discovered Fremantle has one of the highest occurrences of meteorological tsunamis (meteotsunamis) in the world.
Earth Sciences
Sep 22, 2015
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