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An island haven for frogs
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Scientists are calling for urgent action to preserve the island of New Guinea as a rare refuge from the chytrid fungus that is wiping out frog species around the world.

Citizen scientists mobilise to help the Great Barrier Reef
Fri, 31 May 2019
Citizen scientists will be part of a study to analyse the impact of removing seaweed from coral reefs as part of efforts to help the Great Barrier Reef combat increasing threats.

Tiny fish live fast, die young
Fri, 24 May 2019
New research has revealed that the short lives and violent deaths of some of coral reefs’ smallest tenants may be vital to the health of reef systems, including the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

How plants are working hard for the planet
Fri, 17 May 2019
As the planet warms, plants are working to slow the effect of human-caused climate change – and research published today in Trends in Plant Science has assessed how plants are responding to increasing carbon dioxide (CO2).

Urgent call to fill big gaps in knowledge about finch
Fri, 17 May 2019
A James Cook University-led review of the status of the Black-throated Finch has called for land-clearing to be slowed or halted to protect the endangered bird.

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