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Brush footed trapdoor spider fossil a major find in central NSW
This is the first fossil from the brush footed trapdoor spider family ever found and it five times bigger than any living relative Be still,
Aussie and US scientists combine brains trust to tackle global challenges
An expanding research partnership with joint research between CSIRO and the US National Science Foundation will turbocharge many solutions Climate change, clean energy and sustainability,
Doorknock reveals half of respondents in moderate to high distress state
A look behind closed doors reveals how many are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living and other haunting pressures A nationwide door
Light-based tech for Moon navigation could inspire next-gen farming
The race for the next moon landing incorporates super chip technology that could be adapted here on Earth to small drones that will tell us
Tiny ants are experts when it comes to hitchhiking across the planet
A study into improving biosecurity for unintentionally introduced species has involved recording 146,000 instances of ant stowaways They might be tiny, but a recent study
Whale shark parasites store a wealth of black box information
Tiny parasites that hitch a ride on the lips of whale sharks store enough dietary information to help scientists manage the species ongoing conservation Researchers at The University of Western
Missing plant species identified from social media posts
Everyday Aussies posted their pics on social media only for scientists to discover the missing plants they have been searching for Scientists have identified six new or rediscovered Western Australian
WALLABY builds an intergalactic map from ultra clear outback captured imagery
A radio telescope in remote Western Australia is helping to build a 3D map of the night sky capturing galaxies up to a billion light years away The Widefield ASKAP
Heavy industry in Australia could decarbonise without risk
Pathways to limit warming to 1.5 degrees and create up to 1.35 million jobs are all options available to current company shareholders and directors This is a long read, but
National study suggests new vaccine is needed to prevent childhood pneumonia
Vaccine-resistant pneumonia has increased since a vaccine targeting 13 serotypes of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria was introduced into the Australian routine childhood immunisation program. The current vaccine against bacterial pneumonia
Marine experts welcome global resolution to save whales from plastic peril
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed news that a resolution calling for greater collaboration to save whales from plastic pollution was adopted by consensus at the 68th meeting
Food prices to climb under cost of living crisis according to The Nationals
The Nationals leader David Littleproud says not all of Australia’s high food prices are caused by natural disasters – they’re also man-made by Labor scrapping the Ag Visa, which has fuelled
Plan for zero extinctions requires end to human population growth says Sustainable Population Australia
If the federal government is serious about its goal to prevent any new extinctions of Australian wildlife, it must understand that preservation of habitat is the key. According to Sustainable