Science is important in solving the world’s biggest problems. But can the social sciences solve our planet’s biggest issues on their own? Last month’s Woolworths’ and Coles’ plastic bag ban is a …
Putting a window and lasers in a ship’s hull
Melbourne and Indonesian scientists work to improve shipping efficiency Scientists available for interview in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Video overlay and photos of ferry available below. Read …
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Farm methane is bigger than Arctic permafrost, and we can do something about it
Our biggest hopes of keeping global methane levels down may be chewing the cud in a paddock near you. …
Crocodile eggs measure river health
A new land management tool using Aboriginal knowledge Ngan’gi speakers know it’s time to look for freshwater crocodile eggs when the red kapok trees near the Northern Territory’s Daly River burst …
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3000 species make Sydney Harbour beautiful beneath the surface too
Sydney Harbour’s natural beauty is thanks to its healthy ecosystem, say Sydney researchers—and it’s one of the most diverse harbour ecosystems in the world. …
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Booze and the immune system, general anaesthetic and a nose for death
This week on radio, Tim Thwaites is talking about booze and the immune system; Twitter and the world’s mood; general anaesthetic; a nose for death; and more… …
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