Science and the Environments
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New pain management study for dogs
Just like their owners, man’s best friend can also suffer from osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that occurs when cartilage at the ends of bones wears down causing pain, swelling and problems moving the joint.
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Al Gore awarded Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne has awarded the Doctor of Laws honoris causa, an Honorary Doctorate of Laws, to Al Gore in recognition of his efforts to recognise and tackle man-made global warming.
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University of Melbourne-ANU to lead new energy transition hub
The University of Melbourne and the Australian National University (ANU) will lead the Australian side of a new bilateral research collaboration with top German institutions to build economic and technological opportunities from the global transition to clean energy.
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Quantum probes dramatically improve detection of nuclear spins
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have demonstrated a way to detect nuclear spins in molecules non-invasively, providing a new tool for biotechnology and materials science.
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Forewarned is forearmed: $6.2 million for better farm forecasting
A new project has been launched to help farmers better prepare for extreme climate events and increase productivity and profits through proactive management practices.
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Call for canine blood donors on World Blood Donor Day
This Wednesday, 14 June marks the World Health Organization’s Blood Donor Day, providing an opportunity to recognise the valuable gift of blood donation, including for our pets.
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University of Melbourne congratulates new Australian Academy of Science Fellows
Three University of Melbourne scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, a rare honour, for their outstanding contributions to science.
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Paris 1.5°Celsius target may be smashed by 2026
Global temperatures could break through the 1.5°Celsius barrier negotiated at the Paris conference as early as 2026 if a slow-moving, natural climate driver known as the Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation (IPO) has, as suspected, moved into a positive phase.
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To catch a killer: DNA fingerprinting reveals how malaria hides from our immune system
DNA fingerprinting has revealed how the malaria parasite shuffles genes to create different strains and hide from our immune system.
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Seeing is believing: diamond quantum sensor reveals how current flows in next generation materials
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are the first in the world to image how electrons move in two-dimensional graphene, a boost to the development of next-generation electronics.
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University statement on urban horticulture studies
The University of Melbourne’s Burnley campus is renowned for teaching and research programs in environmental and ornamental horticulture. Burnley remains a vital part of the University’s plan for horticultural studies.
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Dr Katie Mack back on ABC’s Breakfast discussing origins of life
Hydrogen has been found on the Saturnian moon, Enceladus suggesting the presence of hydrothermal vents. These sources of water and energy are critical components for life on Earth, so what does this mean for Enceladus?
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Unique water tank allows scientists to replicate rogue ocean waves
An international team of scientists have demonstrated how ocean winds can generate spontaneous rogue waves. This is the first step to predicting the potentially dangerous phenomena.
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Primordial galaxy discovered is first of its kind
Years of meticulous observing have resulted in a cosmic discovery that comes from an era dating back 13.1 billion years, giving scientists a detailed glimpse of what may have happened just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang.
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Australian medicinal cannabis research and industry get funding boost
University of Melbourne researchers have been awarded an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant to enhance production of cannabis for medicinal uses.
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Climate knowledge and innovation community launched in Australia
The University of Melbourne has announced its founding partnership of the Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community of Australia, a public-private innovation partnership designed to facilitate economic solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation.
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Why we must build low-carbon Australian cities
What would a low carbon future for Australia’s major southern cities look like?
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Feral cats and fires affecting wildlife on Top End island
Native animals are declining on Melville Island, Australia’s second largest island, with brush-tailed rabbit-rats, black-footed tree-rats and northern brown bandicoots the worst hit.
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New Director of Bio 21 announced
Professor Michael Parker has been appointed as the new Director of the University of Melbourne’s Bio 21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute.
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Melbourne awarded up to $US19m for Intelligence research
The University of Melbourne is one of four teams worldwide awarded a share of more than $US100 million in funding from the US Government’s Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), in what may be one of the largest-research efforts aimed at improving human reasoning.