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No yee-haw: What endangered creature are your cowboy boots made from?

Of cowboys, fish, and pangolins: Example images of leather products advertised on the US eBay website. The boots in (a) are made from pangolin skin and were advertised as pre‐owned “classic anteater boots” of the brand “Lucchese,” valued at US$1,500 as a starting price and available for international shipping. The boots in (b) are also Lucchese boots, but made from arapaima skin. These boots were advertised as “New with defects,” valued at US$415.65 as a starting price and also available for international
Posted on Jun 24 2019 by admin

Researchers investigating the world’s exotic wildlife trade have made a startling discovery...

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Multiple internships for EEE students: IQonIC Works

Posted on Jun 24 2019 by admin

IQonIC Works is offering multiple internships for students interested in digital design, computer organisation/computer architecture or software development.

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Civil Engineering undergraduate and graduate opportunities

Posted on Jun 18 2019 by admin

Leed Engineering and Construction have opportunities for both undergraduate students and graduates in Civil Engineering, closing 2 August.

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Aerospace research project grants - 3 available

Posted on Jun 17 2019 by admin

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Adelaide Section will award three grants up to the value of $300 each for final year undergraduate university research projects based in Adelaide. Applications close Monday 8 July.

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Get involved: United Nations #SummerOfSolutions

Posted on Jun 13 2019 by admin

The United Nations are calling for applications from young people to create innovative technology-based solutions addressing the global challenge of climate change. The first deadline is Wednesday 3 July.

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New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island

A fossil of the giant new trilobite species Redlichia rex
Posted on Jun 13 2019 by admin

Fossils of a giant new species from the long-extinct group of sea creatures called trilobites have been found on Kangaroo Island.

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A shore future for our coastal vegetation

Nicole Foster PhD coastal vegetation research
Posted on Jun 12 2019 by admin

Researchers are using new ways to gain genetic information from ocean sediment to determine the past and future survival of our coastal vegetation.

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Where do rocks come from?

Rocks contain a layer-by-layer record of the history of our planet. Fred Moore/flickr, CC BY-NC
Posted on Jun 11 2019 by admin

Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?"

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When pets become pests: the exotic pet trade producing invasive species

Exotic pets like these, on display at the 2018 Repticon in West Palm Beach, can escape and form invasive communities. Photo courtesy of Adam Toomes
Posted on Jun 6 2019 by admin

Scientists are learning more about what drives the exotic pet trade to help reduce the threat of new invasive animal and bird species.

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10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2019 - applications now open

Posted on Jun 6 2019 by admin

Humanitarian Affairs Asia and the Ministry of Education, Malaysia are looking for outstanding student leaders to attend the 10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium [USLS] 2019 to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from August 1 to 7.

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