Life Science
Genetics may conquer wheat disease
Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Researchers have sequenced the genome of a fungus that causes wheat disease, which could lead to more effective treatments for wheat farmers.
 
The importance of vegetation remnants on private land
Friday, 12 October 2007

Wildlife can only move around to fresh habitats if vegetation remnants are physically linked.
 
Ice age only froze the North
Monday, 08 October 2007

Research has uncovered that the rapid cooling during the last ice age did not affect the Southern hemisphere, in fact temperatures in the south increased.
 
Inbred devils vulnerable to tumours
Thursday, 04 October 2007

Research has shown that Tassie devil populations are so inbred that their immune systems don't recognise Facial Tumour Disease from another animal.
 
Genes reveal citrus's Aussie roots
Thursday, 04 October 2007

Molecular research has shown that citrus may have originated in Australasia, refuting the perception that many species developed in Southeast Asia.
 
Rebalancing Australia’s ecology?
Wednesday, 03 October 2007

Could the reintroduction of Tasmanian devils to the mainland save them and keep some feral animals in check?
 
Sabretooth lacked tiger's bite
Wednesday, 03 October 2007

A new study has shown that the powerful prehistoric sabre-toothed cat, Smilodon, had a weak bite, contrary to its reputation.
 
Sponges record ocean's history
Wednesday, 03 October 2007

Scientists have discovered that some deep sea sponges have growth bands that can reveal past environmental conditions.
 
Hawaiians canoed record journey
Wednesday, 03 October 2007

Research has proved that ancient Pacific islanders made the 4000 km journey from Hawaii to Polynesia, the longest maritime voyage in human prehistory.
 
Matt Ridley on nature vs nurture
Tuesday, 02 October 2007

Scrambled genes lead to us getting a unique deal – and then nurture steps in.
 
Hungry grubs cause water leaks
Friday, 28 September 2007

Research has found that a small white grub is responsible for wasting water, as it chews through irrigation pipes used by some lucerne growers.
 
Endangered birds shelter in natives
Friday, 28 September 2007

Species of woodland-dependent birds whose numbers have been declining are finding new homes in planted eucalypts and shrubs, research has shown.
 
Native forest protects against floods
Friday, 28 September 2007

A study has proved that deforestation increases the risk of extreme floods, which cause billions of dollars of damage each year.
 
Racism causes tears and taxes
Friday, 28 September 2007

We need to walk together in reducing the health impacts of discrimination on our culturally diverse communities, according to Todd Harper.
 
Crocs swim the long way home
Thursday, 27 September 2007

Saltwater crocodiles are making marathon ocean swims to reach home even if they are airlifted hundreds of kilometres away, new research has shown.
 
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