by Matilda Meikle | Aug 22, 2023 | Environment
According to scientists, an ancient Australian species could be at risk of extinction if we don’t act now. Maugean skates, believed to have existed in the prehistoric period, are facing the possibility of complete extinction due to human interaction and climate...
by Matilda Meikle | Jul 17, 2023 | Environment
Caterpillars could be the key to reducing Australia’s plastic waste, according to a recent study from Macquarie University. The research, undertaken as part of a collaboration between Macquarie University researchers and enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco, has made...
by Matilda Meikle | Jul 10, 2023 | Environment
The largest ever community-driven shellfish reef restoration project in Australia continues to make a difference. Shellfish reefs are vital living ecosystems that serve as homes and breeding grounds for many marine species. OzFish, the charity behind this ambitious...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 11, 2023 | Environment
Research has revealed that coral reefs are being threatened by increased disease. According to a new study, coral disease has tripled over the last 25 years. And with rates of infection only predicted to grow, this could have devastating effects for coral populations...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 5, 2023 | Environment
DNA testing has revealed that wild dingoes have less dog lineage than previously believed. Scientists from UNSW discovered that wild dingoes have significantly less dog ancestry than expected, contrasting the widely held belief that pure dingo populations were...
by Matilda Meikle | May 29, 2023 | Environment
A group of mechanical engineers have discovered a method of powering shopping centers, offices and more using organic waste. The team from Finn Biogas, who mainly work out of Queensland, were inspired to design a scaled down version of industrial biogas plants, which...
