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Australia’s Stampeding Dinosaurs Go For A Swim
Paleontologists have discovered that the world's only recorded dinosaur stampede is largely made up of the tracks of swimming rather than running animals.
Giant Trees Are Dying, Experts Say
The largest living organisms on the planet, the big, old trees that harbor and sustain countless birds and other wildlife, are dying.
Up To Two Thirds Of Marine Species Remain Unknown
Up to two thirds of all marine species living in our oceans are unknown to science, says an international consortium of scientists.
Stroke Survivors Use Robotic Arm To Regain Limb Function
Exercising with a SMART Arm after chronic stroke improves arm function, arm muscle activation, and neural plasticity, say researchers from the University of Queensland.
Corals Survived And Adapted To Massive Bleaching Event In Southeast Asia, Study
New evidence has emerged that some coral species may be able to adapt to warmer oceans in Southeast Asian waters despite threats of global warming.
Scientists Crack Genetic Code For Blood Parasite Linked To Bladder Cancer & AIDS
Scientists have cracked the genetic code of the blood parasite Schistosoma haematobium, which is linked to bladder cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Australian Marine Scientists Discover World’s First Hybrid Sharks
Australian marine scientists have discovered widespread hybridization in the wild between two shark species commonly caught in Australia's east coast shark fisheries.
Scientists Explain Why Corals Die From Stress In Warmer Oceans
Australian scientists have thrown new light on the mechanism behind the mass death of corals worldwide as the Earth’s climate warms.
Scientists Introduce “Trojan Horse” Bacteria Into Aedes Mosquito
The spread of dengue fever in northern Australia may be controlled by introducing a bacterium into the Aedes mosquito population, researchers say.
