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Largest crab claw ever found near Taranaki
New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics
Are ya feeling it now, Mr. Krabs? Researchers from the Netherlands are, after describing a fossil crab that boasts the largest (fossilised) crab claw ever, discovered on Waitoetoe beach in New Zealand by a local fossicker. The new species may be a Read more about Largest crab claw ever found near Taranaki
New ZealandUtrecht University, Llorenç de Villalonga -
3D printed artificial eyes faster to make and more realistic
Nature Communications
International scientists have developed a faster and less laborious method for modelling and 3D printing more realistic custom eye prostheses. They say their prosthetic eyes have a more natural appearance and a better fit than currently available Read more about 3D printed artificial eyes faster to make and more realistic
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Cutting-edge tracking technology proves Australian whale shark tourism leads the world
Journal of Sustainable Tourism
Using technology akin to a ‘fitbit’ for sharks, a team of researchers has tagged and tracked whale sharks to study the effects of tourism at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia for the first time. In a resounding endorsement of local tourism Read more about Cutting-edge tracking technology proves Australian whale shark tourism leads the world
Australia; QLD; WAMurdoch University|The University of Queensland|University of the Sunshine Coast -
Resistance to social robots futile
Technological Forecasting and Social Change
While the rise of artificial intelligence is proving to be a contentious issue, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that the use of social robots in a commercial setting would likely be met with less resistance. Resistance to Read more about Resistance to social robots futile
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Silver tourism an avenue for industry growth
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
There is a significant opportunity to take advantage of the untapped market of silver tourism, paving the way to not only grow the economy but also offer an ever-increasing ageing population the opportunity to maintain quality of life. Silver Read more about Silver tourism an avenue for industry growth
Australia; WAEdith Cowan University|Curtin University