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New species of sea snake discovered in WA

Emydocephalus orarius, Western Turtle-headed Sea Snake, Shark Bay

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have discovered a new species of turtle-headed sea snake in Western Australia. Ìý

The new species, Emydocephalus orarius, or the Western Turtle-headed Sea Snake, is found from Shark Bay to Broome on soft sandy habitats at depths ranging from 15 to 70 metres.Ìý
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New world’s best practice for COVID-19 prevention and control

Healthcare worker washing hands

New recommendations for best practice for infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, to help stop the spread of COVID-19, have been developed by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s JBI, an international research organisation in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

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Neanderthals and modern humans more similar than thought

Marine abrasion platform

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are questioning the behavioural gap once thought to separate Neanderthals from contemporaneous Homo sapiens groups after uncovering new evidence about Neanderthal subsistence strategies, in a paper published in today.

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New program to steer high school students into STEM careers

A new program for high school students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will be launched by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ today.Ìý

A joint collaboration between the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (ECMS), the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s
STEM Academy will provide students with a clear pathway into STEM degrees, and an understanding of the jobs their studies can lead to.Ìý

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Precision Mirrors Poised to Improve Sensitivity of Gravitational Wave Detectors

Researchers have developed a new type of deformable mirror that could increase the sensitivity of ground-based gravitational wave detectors.

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Malaria finding may pave way for drug development

Scientists from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have identified a key protein that controls malaria parasite entry into host red blood cells.

Scientists from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have identified a key protein that controls malaria parasite entry into host red blood cells.Ìý

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Experts discuss decarbonising heavy industry

HiTemp-2

Researchers and representatives from heavy industry are meeting to find ways to reduce their carbon emissions and energy consumption.

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Thou shall not kill and inherit?

SALRI team and the Attorney General

Recommendations could give courts discretionary powers in how they apply the law of forfeiture especially in cases where a victim of domestic abuse kills in self-defence.

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Pathways highlight social housing’s importance

Professor Emma Baker

Up to 10 per cent of Australians have called social housing home at some point and it often acts as a launchpad for a more stable life.

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Does your horse cough? Perhaps it has asthma

Surita du Preez with horse

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are investigating the frequency of equine asthma and risk factors for its presence in horses across Australia, and whether the recent bushfires have increased respiratory distress.

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