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Remote ocean research during COVID-19 News

by David Shaw, 18 June 2020 | 0 comments

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By Hannah Evans The depths of oceans are mysterious. Since Earth’s surface is covered by over 70% ocean, there is a lot to explore. But during a pandemic, it’s a bad idea to fill a research ship with scientists from around the world. Many research ships have stopped sailing, but not all of them!

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Why is CSIRO releasing mosquitoes? News

by David Shaw, 19 July 2018 | 4 comments

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There are plenty of reasons to hate mosquitoes. They are annoying, hard to catch, and their bites can itch for days. But they’re not just irritating – in many places they spread diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue.

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