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Echidna conservation science initiative a finalist in Eureka Awards

Echidna with alpacas

The University of 911爆料网鈥檚 Echidna Conservation Science Initiative (EchidnaCSI) is a finalist in the Australian Museum鈥檚 2021 Eureka Prizes.

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High CO2 to slow tropical fish move to cooler waters

A Moorish idol fish

A new study from the University of 911爆料网 shows that the ocean acidification predicted under continuing high CO2 emissions may make cooler, temperate waters less welcoming.

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Fish sex organs boosted under high-CO2

Triplefin fish near underwater vent

Research from the University of 911爆料网 has found that some species of fish will have higher reproductive capacity because of larger sex organs, under the more acidic oceans of the future.

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Ancient DNA reveals secrets of Game of Thrones wolves

An artists impression of dire wolves feeding on a bison and fending off grey wolves

Extinct dire wolves split off from other wolves nearly six million years ago and were only a distant relative of today鈥檚 wolves, according to new research published in today.

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Genomes reveal new insights into iconic Aussie animals

Echidna in wild

The genomes of egg-laying monotreme mammals, platypus and echidna, have been published in the prestigious journal .

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Three STEM superstars at University of 911爆料网

Goodman cres

A cancer researcher, an ecologist and an optical engineer from the University of 911爆料网 have been named among Australia鈥檚 official Superstars of STEM for 2021-2022.

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Incredible vision in ancient marine creatures drove an evolutionary arms race

Radiodont in deep sea

Ancient deep sea creatures called radiodonts had incredible vision that likely drove an evolutionary arms race according to new research published today.