DNA in the water shows South African scientists where to find a rare pipefish
Keeping track of the world's wildlife populations is fundamental to conservation efforts in the face of the continued deterioration of global biodiversity.
Keeping track of the world's wildlife populations is fundamental to conservation efforts in the face of the continued deterioration of global biodiversity.
Ecology
Jan 3, 2023
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Every summer, many Australians head to the ocean to swim, surf, sail, kayak, and walk along the beach.
Environment
Jan 3, 2023
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Kids on TV and in movies always seem to be keeping hamsters and gerbils as pets. They're small, look cute, and don't need to be taken for a walk. So why don't we all have hamsters and gerbils as pets in Australia?
Plants & Animals
Dec 29, 2022
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Whether they're stealing your chips or screeching at your picnic table, seagulls are a hallmark of Australian summers. But how much do you really know about them?
Plants & Animals
Dec 28, 2022
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When the British colonized Australia they assumed terra nullius, "nobody's land," and aqua nullius, "nobody's water." In 1992, terra nullius was overturned—but aqua nullius remains.
Environment
Dec 23, 2022
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Across the planet, water makes up 71% of Earth's surface. The remaining space is covered by land—continents and islands. Before Earth's land formed the seven continents in the present day, all the planet's landmass was ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 20, 2022
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There are many ways to teach school students. But research shows only some will significantly improve learning.
Education
Dec 14, 2022
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If you thought Australia was home to only one ancient "giant wombat," think again.
Paleontology & Fossils
Dec 12, 2022
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated decision-making tools in recruitment is on the rise among Australian organizations. However, research shows these tools may be unreliable and discriminatory, and ...
Economics & Business
Dec 12, 2022
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African astronomers point to a golden age of astronomy on the continent as work starts in South Africa on the world's biggest telescope.
Astronomy
Dec 12, 2022
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