New research has pinpointed the concentration and distribution of lithium across Australian soil, providing crucial insights for identifying potential reserves in the country.
Earth Sciences
Aug 31, 2023
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Research published in Nature warns that rising seas will devastate coastal habitats, using evidence from the last Ice Age.
Earth Sciences
Aug 30, 2023
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New research shows that wild swings from severe drought to heavy rains are becoming more common with climate change in many parts of the world, and that feedback loops from the land itself are likely contributing to the trend.
Earth Sciences
Aug 29, 2023
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At this time of year many parents and caregivers are asking a familiar set of questions.
Education
Aug 29, 2023
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The number of women imprisoned in Australia has jumped by 64% in the past decade, leaving thousands of children separated from their mothers and causing huge stress to both parties.
Social Sciences
Aug 29, 2023
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Global trade is important and brings many benefits. But trade can also spread pests and pathogens that harm agricultural crops and the natural environment.
Biotechnology
Aug 26, 2023
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After a rare three-year La Niña event brought heavy rain and flooding to eastern Australia in 2020-22, we're now bracing for the heat and drought of El Niño at the opposite end of the spectrum.
Earth Sciences
Aug 24, 2023
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More than 80% of Australian mammals are found nowhere else in the world. Many of these unique, iconic creatures are under threat.
Plants & Animals
Aug 23, 2023
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We're thinking more about the food on our plates, and where it comes from, these days. To cater to changing tastes and dietary preferences, menu options are being rewritten across Australia and the globe.
Biotechnology
Aug 22, 2023
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Quokkas residing in the Northern Jarrah Forest, Western Australia have been found to be using fire exclusion zones to ensure their own safety and longevity.
Plants & Animals
Aug 21, 2023
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