Modeling the dynamics of animal migration and parasitic infection
Migration is a survival mechanism for many species. Animals travel to find food, reproduce, reduce competition, escape predators or escape winter.
Migration is a survival mechanism for many species. Animals travel to find food, reproduce, reduce competition, escape predators or escape winter.
Ecology
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A UNSW Sydney scientist explains some of the psychological processes that influence our decision making around home insurance and climate change.
Social Sciences
Sep 25, 2023
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Can meditation change the way you operate online? University of Auckland researchers analyzed more than 60,000 Twitter posts in an attempt to find out.
Social Sciences
Sep 18, 2023
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Plants & Animals
May 26, 2023
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Environment
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Social Sciences
Feb 16, 2023
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Pandemic impacts on people everywhere brought a unique opportunity for social scientists to study and forecast changes in society. The Forecasting Collaborative was founded in 2020 by Dr. Igor Grossmann, associate professor ...
Social Sciences
Feb 10, 2023
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Environment
Aug 20, 2022
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Ecology
Oct 19, 2021
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Changing people's behaviors is key to improving urban air quality, but it should be done in a way that involves the community, say researchers.
Environment
Oct 4, 2021
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