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Polar bears at risk of starvation due to climate change
Nature Communications
Climate change's effect on Arctic sea ice is forcing polar bears to find food on land, putting the apex predators at risk of starvation, say North American researchers. The team attached trackers to 20 polar bears to track their daily energy Read more about Polar bears at risk of starvation due to climate change
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Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world’s coral reefs
Cell Reports Sustainability
University of Queensland-led research has shown there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems. The team, which included scientists from James Cook Read more about Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world’s coral reefs
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High-tech spray prevents and cures rusty plant threat
Communications Biology
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants. PhD candidate Rebecca Degnan, Dr Anne Sawyer and Professor Read more about High-tech spray prevents and cures rusty plant threat
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Secrets of Night Parrot unlocked after first genome sequenced
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have sequenced the first genome of the Night Parrot, one of the world’s rarest and most elusive birds. The development will answer questions about population genetics and biology that Read more about Secrets of Night Parrot unlocked after first genome sequenced
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Better quality healthcare needed for children in detention
Children in detention and after they return to the community require better quality healthcare due to their ongoing, complex health needs, a new report has found. Research at a Glance: A report co-authored by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Read more about Better quality healthcare needed for children in detention
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Stopping HIV in its tracks
eLife
New anti-viral treatment hacks the virus’ protective shield. Just over a year ago, the European Union and the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new anti-retroviral drug to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. Lenacapavir Read more about Stopping HIV in its tracks
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Toolkit to help employ people with an intellectual disability
Finding reliable, conscientious and efficient workers in hospitality can be a challenge for both small and large employers. To help, Flinders University experts have developed a new toolkit and resources for small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) Read more about Toolkit to help employ people with an intellectual disability
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Australia's most at-risk bird species share some common traits
EMU - AUSTRAL ORNITHOLOGY
Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. Australia has over 750 native bird species. But lead author Dr George Olah said Read more about Australia's most at-risk bird species share some common traits
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Improving survival rates for deadly lung diseases
The latest discovery of asbestos in contaminated mulch around schools and playgrounds in Sydney highlights the ongoing dangerous issues that Australia faces from this potentially deadly material which remains prevalent in the built environment says Read more about Improving survival rates for deadly lung diseases
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Research to help people born preterm breathe easier
Curtin University will use sophisticated machine learning approaches to better understand the different types of lung disease affecting more than half of people born preterm, to create more effective treatments and better predict those at risk of Read more about Research to help people born preterm breathe easier
Australia; VIC; WACurtin University|Telethon Kids Institute|The University of Melbourne...
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