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Life in the shallows becomes a trap for baby sharks
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Scientists can now explain how baby reef sharks tolerate living in the sometimes-extreme environments of their nurseries - but, they also say these habitats face an uncertain future which may leave newborn sharks ‘trapped’.

Bushfires could mean rise in threatened native species
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
The damage caused by the catastrophic 2019–2020 Australian bushfires could lead to a dramatic jump in the number of native species at risk, according to new research.

How governments resist World Heritage ‘in danger’ listings
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
A study published today found national governments repeatedly resisted the placement of 41 UNESCO World Heritage sites—including the Great Barrier Reef—on the World Heritage in Danger list. This resistance is despite the sites being just as threatened, or more threatened, than those already on the in Danger List.

Elimination is possible if we act now: JCU research
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
GP and mathematician Dr David Kault’s research shows eliminating COVID-19 in Australia is still possible – and understanding super spreaders is the key.

Scientists connect the land to the sea again
Fri, 3 Jul 2020
James Cook University and CSIRO scientists have found that removing artificial barriers between wetlands and the coast can have a big impact on the environment – but the process is not straightforward.

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