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Scientists are learning trees can emit methane, which could be a big problem for global warming. But a world-first discovery of methane-eating bacteria in paperbark can help moderate this.
Scientists previously underestimated aquatic methane emissions. We must use this new information to stop methane derailing our attempts to stabilise the Earth’s temperature.
Aged-care workers earn little more than the minimum wage. Yet their job goes far beyond cleaning and caring. It’s time to take a leaf out of the nursing profession’s book and encourage more career prestige.
With their prominent foreheads, low eye position and rounded body, koalas can seem almost baby-like. But is that enough to save them?
Participants in our study — all highly skilled Black African professionals — reported feeling work was a site of constant surveillance and scrutiny, where their competence was often questioned.
You might feel you’ve failed after ‘only’ recording 9,000 steps when your goal was 10,000. In reality, 9,000 steps might be an achievement. Is it time to ditch specific goals in favour of open goals?
Tokophobia goes beyond normal childbirth concerns and worries and becomes an intense and irrational fear of pregnancy and/or labour.
Our research with athletes suggests there may be two zones: an effortless ‘flow state’ and a more purposeful ‘clutch state’. Here’s how to decide which zone you need to be in — and how to get there.
Witnessing their children’s experiences of racism was particularly difficult, parents reported.
Archaeologists had some questions about an ancient Aboriginal site. So they involved the community and local school kids on their search for answers.
Breeding pairs spend a great deal of time roosting together and the male often gently strokes the female with his beak.
Joplin’s voice stirs something deep within us. What is it about her that still makes us listen?
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is this week expected to release the government’s first Low Emissions Technology Statement. It’s likely to include ways to remove CO₂ from the air – but do they work?
Satu koloni lebah dapat mencapai 60000 ekor. Mereka dapat mengunjungi 50 juta bunga per hari untuk mengumpulkan serbuk sari dan nektar. Mereka tidak disebut lebah sibuk tanpa alasan!
A single colony of bees can have 60,000 bees in it. Together, they can visit up to 50 million flowers each day to collect pollen and nectar. They’re not called ‘busy bees’ for nothing!
An open letter, signed by more than 600 academics, is calling on state and federal education ministers to ensure universities change their hierarchical corporate structure.
A public debate recently erupted among global taxonomists. Strongly-worded ripostes were exchanged. A comparison to Stalin was floated. But eventually, they worked it out.
Recent shark-related deaths fuel the debate around the best way to keep people safe in the water, without hurting marine wildlife.
After the bushfires, we went looking for endangered corroboree frogs. Normally, they respond to our calls. But at some sites, the ponds were silent.
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Research Fellow, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University
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Associate Professor of Nursing, Southern Cross University
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Associate Dean (Research), Southern Cross University
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Associate Professor and Chair of Discipline (Law), Southern Cross University
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Dietitian, Researcher & Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Public Health, Southern Cross University
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Associate Dean Education, Gnibi College, Southern Cross University
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Senior Lecturer in Music, Southern Cross University
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Social Work, Southern Cross University
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Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Education, Southern Cross University
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Adjunct Professor, Southern Cross University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University
