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Saving corals with AI’s eyes News

by Chenxin Tu, 20 September 2023 | 0 comments

Green and brown coral outcrop.

One kilometre underwater, deep-sea coral reefs support incredible biodiversity. Now, CSIRO researchers are using AI to better understand and protect these reefs.

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Meet the Australian Marine Soccer Team News

by Fiona Midson, 13 September 2023 | 0 comments

Purple- orange octopus camouflaged on the ocean floor.

Australia has many amazing land snails. There are currently about 1,500 described species and another 1,000 waiting to be named.

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From venom to cure News

by Chenxin Tu, 7 September 2023 | 0 comments

Funnelweb spider sitting in its funnel shaped web

The funnel-web spider is one of Australia’s most venomous creatures. But scientists at The University of Queensland think that its venom can be made into a life-saving drug.

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Meet Australia’s newest sharks News

by Ariel Marcy, 31 August 2023 | 0 comments

Long, thin, dark, catshark with a pointy nose.

Not one, but 2 new Australian shark species have recently been described by CSIRO scientists and both have pretty cool appearances! CSIRO researchers Will White and Helen O’Neill lead the team of scientists who introduced the world to these new sharks, both found in deeper waters off north-western Australia. The CSIRO team first published the…

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5 bioluminescent sea creatures you should know News

by Ariel Marcy, 17 August 2023 | 1 comments

Illustration of a brown fish with sharp teeth and a spike on its head.

Australia has many amazing land snails. There are currently about 1,500 described species and another 1,000 waiting to be named.

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Puzzles are a breeze for bees News

by Ariel Marcy, 3 August 2023 | 0 comments

Bees in a classroom.

What’s the latest buzz? Scientists in England just discovered that bumblebees learn from one another! This is a surprising ability for an insect with a brain much, much smaller than puzzle-solving primates and birds.

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Pioneering the future of food News

by Ariel Marcy, 19 July 2023 | 0 comments

Female scientists wearing safety clothing and looking at petri dishes.

In high school, Caitlin Byrt tried a few jobs during work experience, but nothing really captured her interest.

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A garden of knowledge: Indigenous plants go digital News

by Chenxin Tu, 28 June 2023 | 4 comments

Small green fruit hanging on a plant.

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) has an engaging Indigenous garden in Queensland for students to learn about Country. Recently, ACU transformed the garden into a digital space to help people from anywhere learn about plants, recipes, and STEM.

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Plant-astic rescue News

by Chenxin Tu, 15 June 2023 | 0 comments

From medicines, food, fuel and emotional support, plants play important roles in our lives. However, up to 50% of flowering plants and trees could disappear if we don’t act.

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A poopy relief for reefs News

by Chenxin Tu, 1 June 2023 | 0 comments

Tropical fish swimming amongst colourful coral.

Who knew fish poo could be a key to restoring coral reef health? In a study by Dr Grupstra’s team from Rice University in the United States, they found that poo from coral-eating fish contain microbes that can help corals thrive.

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