Endangered hawksbill turtles poor at navigating
How animals navigate across the ocean to isolated targets has perplexed researchers for more than 150 years, but new research…
E-cigarettes more affective than patches for pregnant women
E-cigarettes may help pregnant women quit smoking more effectively compared to nicotine patches, a study has found. In a study…
Study finds 40 new Australian reptile species threatened with extinction
The survival of dozens of Australian reptile species, including turtles, crocodiles and lizards are threatened with extinction, a global team…
Quendas under threat as mange spreads in Perth’s southern suburbs
Researchers have found a treatment for a deadly mange condition infecting endangered quenda populations in Perth’s southern suburbs. Quenda’s are…
Alarm sounded on kid shoes: study
Ill-fitting shoes can have severe adverse physical effects on children aged between 8 and 12, a new study by the…
Crucial humpback mating grounds discovered
Researchers have discovered two key locations on Australia’s East Coast that are important humpback whale nursing, socialising and mating grounds. …
Hackers threaten Australian health systems
By Brooke Heenan Hackers are taking advantage of increased stress and stretched resources to target Australian health systems. These findings…
Murdoch dolphin scientist in Famelab finals
By Kareem Ghannoum A WA dolphin expert has taken out top gong in the annual science communication awards, pitting her…
Student’s Research Project to help support fellow students
By Jason Head A Murdoch University student is working towards improving support services available to his fellow students. Isaac Fullarton…
Research says active children achieve more in classroom
By Declan Byrne New research shows that kids who are physically active are more likely to achieve stronger academic results…
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