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After intense predictions, what happened to El Niño?
After many predictions, on September 19 the Australian Bureau of Meteorology formally announced an El Niño for the summer of 2023/2024, several months after it had been declared by other international meteorological agencies. And while forecasts Read more about After intense predictions, what happened to El Niño?
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
How could the production of blue jeans be safer and better for the environment?
Nature Communications
Industrial production of a colourless compound found in indigo plants could one day provide a way of dyeing blue jeans that is less environmentally harmful and safer for workers, according to international research. Blue jeans are currently coloured Read more about How could the production of blue jeans be safer and better for the environment?
InternationalTechnical University of Denmark, Denmark -
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
InternationalFraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, Germany -
Weight loss surgery more effective than lifestyle management for type 2 diabetes
JAMA
US scientists say weight loss surgery is more effective than lifestyle management for long-term control of type 2 diabetes. They looked at outcomes around 10 years down the line for 262 people with type 2 diabetes who had either gone under the knife Read more about Weight loss surgery more effective than lifestyle management for type 2 diabetes
InternationalUniversity of Pittsburgh, USA -
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
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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
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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
Australia; WAEdith Cowan University -
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
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Livestock guardian dogs safeguarding livelihoods and biodiversity
Ecological Solutions and Evidence
A landmark study has revealed how Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) are changing predator behaviour and supporting conservation efforts in the process. A landmark study has revealed how Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) are changing predator behaviour and Read more about Livestock guardian dogs safeguarding livelihoods and biodiversity
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BRIEFING ALERT: Making sense of summer's weird weather, and what's coming next
This summer, the weather has had many of us scratching our heads. The idea that El Niño = hot and dry seems to have gone out the window, as rain lashed the east coast. But if you are struggling to sort your ENSO and Indian Ocean Dipole from your Read more about BRIEFING ALERT: Making sense of summer's weird weather, and what's coming next
Australia; VIC; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre|The University of Melbourne...