Search results for Australia environment

Ecology Jul 18, 2024

Better dams offer major benefits to farmers and livestock

Managing the water quality of farm dams is critical to the health of livestock as well as boosting crop production, according to new research from the Sustainable Farms group at The Australian National University (ANU).

Plants & Animals Jul 18, 2024

New hope for critically endangered Siamese crocodile

Sixty Siamese crocodiles, from five separate nests, have successfully hatched in Cambodia's Cardamom National Park—the largest record of this species breeding in the wild this century and a massive boost for the survival ...

Environment Jul 18, 2024

Our cities' secret gardens: We connect with nature in neglected green spaces just as much as in parks

Access to nature is essential for our health and well-being. However, as our cities become increasingly crowded, it becomes more and more challenging to find ways to connect with nature in urban spaces.

Space Exploration Jul 18, 2024

The next full moon is the buck or thunder moon

The next full moon will be Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, appearing opposite the sun (in Earth-based longitude) at 6:17 AM EDT. For the International Date Line West and the American Samoa and Midway time zones this will be ...

Economics & Business Jul 17, 2024

Workplace bullying in developing countries is wearing women down, new research reveals

A University of South Australia study reveals that workplace bullying is significantly undermining job productivity and hindering economic development in Pakistan, where women are seen as subordinates. The findings are published ...

Molecular & Computational biology Jul 16, 2024

Plant research could pave the way for growing crops with seawater

Budding new plant biology research is paving the potential to produce food crops that not only survive but thrive in salty conditions. With salt estimated to affect up to 30% of arable land worldwide—jeopardizing the survival ...

Plants & Animals Jul 15, 2024

Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: Why the ancient rainforests of Queensland's Wet Tropics are so distinctive

In Queensland's northern reaches lie the Wet Tropics, spanning about 450 kilometers between Townsville and Cooktown. These mountainous rainforests are a relic of the ancient continent of Gondwana, dating back million of years ...

Analytical Chemistry Jul 11, 2024

Scientists propose new solutions to keep drinking water safe as pesticide use skyrockets worldwide

Water scientists from Australia and China have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing the risk of contamination and potential health problems.

Education Jul 11, 2024

Study reveals Australian teachers need more support for well-being at work

A Monash University study has shed light on how Australian teachers conceptualize their well-being at work, offering vital insights that could help shape future policies and interventions aimed at improving the educational ...

Environment Jul 11, 2024

How ancient Indigenous wisdom can transform our battle against climate change

The theme of this year's NAIDOC Week is "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud." The organizers are calling for "a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected."

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