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The first people to make it to Australia could have navigated their way by sea crossing, reaching the north-west coastline of the island continent more than 50,000 years ago.
Jika proyek ini berjalan seperti rencana, proyek ini akan membanjiri jantung habitat orang utan Tapanuli dan menjelajah sisanya dengan banyak jalan baru dan pembukaan jaringan listrik.
A US$1.6 billion dollar dam in Sumatra threatens the recently discovered and desperately imperilled Tapanuli Orangutan.
The federal government's new $500 million funding package for the Great Barrier Reef seems predominantly focused on the tactics that are already being tried, without much success.
Australia loses nearly A$2 billion of GDP every year due to people with cancer leaving the workforce.
Stephen Hawking raised the public profile of grand science, and speculated about the future of artificial intelligence, as well as contacting aliens. Does science mix easily with science fiction?
Africa's famous animal migrations are increasingly blocked by fences, erected by farmers to keep their livestock safe from disease. But a new approach aims to deliver healthy beef and healthy wildlife.
New cane toad traps that carefully imitate mating males successfully target breeding females. Males, meanwhile, will turn up for anything that sounds remotely like a toad.
Most of Australia's plants and animals are found nowhere else on Earth. This remarkable biodiversity requires a bolder, brighter conservation vision.
New global communities of concerned citizens can help protect iconic places such as the Great Barrier Reef. But the scope of these remote communities must extend beyond mere 'slacktivism'.
Our study showed that the majority of employees chose to continue attending work despite suffering repeated abuse at work.
Oysters aren't just good for a feed. They also give a vital boost to coastal ecosystems, which is why efforts are underway to restore Australia's once-abundant oyster reefs to their former glory.
New crowd-sourced funding legislation for startups is meant to provide incentives for investors - but it doesn't quite achieve that goal.
Le Guin's A Wizard of EarthSea and The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas are just two examples of her prolific and influential writing career in fantasy and science fiction.
The percent of students going without food or other necessities has risen since 2012, with students indicating work-study balance was impacting their daily lives, study success and mental health.
People have been forced to move in the past thanks to changes in sea levels that affected Australia's coastline.
Indigenous ranger programs have now been running successfully for a decade. Given Queensland's size and large Indigenous population, there's a strong case for expanding the program in that state.
From mistletoebirds, to bush turkeys, to the festively plumaged eclectus parrot, Australian birds can more than hold their own when it comes to embracing the Christmas spirit.
Jika Anda ingin sukses menjalankan resolusi Tahun Baru, pendekatan behavioris dapat membantu Anda menciptakan kebiasan baru dan sehat.
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Assistant Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
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Lecture in English/Writing, James Cook University
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Research Fellow, James Cook University
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Lecturer in English and Creative Writing, James Cook University
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Associate Professor, James Cook University
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Research Assistant, Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Indigenous, UNSW, and PhD Candidate (Sociology), James Cook University
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Jon Brodie is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professorial Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
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Jon C. Day is a Friend of The Conversation.
PSM, Post-career PhD candidate, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
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PhD Candidate, Research Fellow The Cairns Institute, James Cook University
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PhD Candidate, James Cook University
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PhD Candidate in History and Politics, James Cook University
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Adjunct Associate Research Fellow at ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
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Adjunct Professor of History, James Cook University
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Senior Lecturer, James Cook University
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Senior Lecturer, James Cook University
