Science and the Environments
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Treasury goes green with the help of University researchers
The University of Melbourne has partnered with the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) and the City of Melbourne on a research project to retrofit the building that houses the office of the Victorian Premier with a green roof.
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Launch of research and development centre boosts Mallee’s regional agricultural expertise
The launch of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC) in Mildura today, a joint venture between the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and SuniTAFE, marks the beginning of a new commitment to research, innovation and collaboration for the Mallee region.
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33-year study shows increasing ocean winds and wave heights
Extreme ocean winds and wave heights are increasing around the globe, with the largest rise occurring in the Southern Ocean, University of Melbourne research shows.
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Stawell Underground Physics Lab to delve into dark matter
The University of Melbourne welcomes the Federal Government’s $5 million funding to build the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL).
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Major new grant to investigate credibility of social research claims
In response to the 'replication crisis' in a number of scientific fields, a major international research program seeks to develop Artificial Intelligence to help evaluate the credibility of scientific evidence we use to make decisions.
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Fulbright Scholars celebrate US research ties
Three University of Melbourne graduates have been named 2019 Fulbright Scholars, recognising the potential international impact of their research aspirations.
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Melbourne to lead Adani’s Black-throated Finch Management Plan review
University of Melbourne Professor of Conservation Ecology Brendan Wintle will lead a six-member panel of conservation and wildlife science experts to review Adani’s Black-throated Finch Management Plan (BTFMP).
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State-of-the-art climate model funded by the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
A two-year scientific collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney, German Aerospace Center and University of Melbourne has produced unique regional pathways to stay below a 1.5°C temperature rise.
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Grand Challenges Explorations grant awarded for groundbreaking research in global health and development
The University of Melbourne was announced as a winner of a global Grand Challenges Explorations grant – an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Study confirms rise in megaesophagus cases in dogs was linked to pet food
A new report has found that the increase in megaesophagus cases in Australia in 2017 and 2018 can be linked to Advance Dermocare™ pet food.
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Small and isolated habitat patches crucial to species survival
Small local patches of bushland could be playing a much bigger role in conserving biodiversity than previously thought, according to new research.
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Philanthropy fuels bioinformatics appointment
Dr Davis McCarthy has joined St Vincent’s Institute (SVI) as Head of the new Bioinformatics and Cellular Genomics Laboratory, as a joint appointee with the University of Melbourne.
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Seeing and avoiding the ‘blind spot’ in atomic force measurements
Researchers have discovered a ‘blind spot’ in atomic force microscopy – a powerful tool capable of measuring the force between two atoms, imaging the structure of individual cells and the motion of biomolecules.
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New initiative launched for bone injury prevention in racehorses
The University of Melbourne will begin a new research project to create a better understanding of bone fatigue injuries in race horses.
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Innovative technology used to track platypuses
The University of Melbourne, San Diego Zoo Global and conservation group cesar have teamed up to begin a unique project designed to learn more about the elusive platypus and the threats to its survival.
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New virtual quantum programming environment explains a subject even Einstein described as ‘spooky’
Quantum physicists have produced a novel system to simulate and visualise what is happening inside a quantum computer – a feat impossible to do in real life because observing the computer would ‘collapse’ its quantum state.
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Program unites veterinarians and domestic violence support workers to support at-risk families
Veterinarians and family violence specialists are working together to help families escape violent situations.
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Concern about climate change unites Gens X and Y: Report
Two generations of Australians, Generations X and Y, say climate change is their number one cause for concern, according to the latest Life Patterns report from University of Melbourne researchers.
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Think like an astronaut: NASA works with high school students on new program
A new STEM educational program, Mission Discovery Melbourne, aims to launch high school students’ ideas into space while developing their creative thinking and leadership skills.
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Are trees on farms the future for the timber industry?
A multi-disciplinary research team is developing new models for growing trees on farms to help meet the needs of landholders, investors and the timber industry.