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Friday 20 September 2024
After 20 years of evidence on plastic pollution, it is now time to act
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UOW biologist wins international photography competition
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Pacific island communities take charge of food security and fisheries management
Vulnerable island communities are building resilience in the face of overfishing and climate change.
Sodium battery a ‘game-changer’ in renewable energy storage
Drawing inspiration from the form and function of eggs has helped develop a cheap, high-capacity battery that will help integration of large-scale renewable energy generation into the power grid.
Mawson Medal awarded to scientist for his lifetime achievements
Scientist honoured for research on how marine environments respond to climate and sea-level changes.
Academics’ open letter warning of ‘catastrophe’ ahead of Paris climate conference
A clear message has been sent to world leaders to take action on climate change to avoid catastrophic global warming.
Why kangaroos really emit such little methane
Researchers investigate methane emissions from Australia’s largest marsupials.
Study turns the hose on sprinklers this bushfire season
The use of water sprinkler systems as a way of protecting homes in bushfire-prone areas is being put to the test.