News: evolutionary biology + Evolutionary Biology
Students go underground with ‘Wombot’
Blackwood High School students are working with University of Adelaide researchers to develop ‘Wombot’, a new vehicle for exploring wombat holes.
11,000 year old genomes uncover population history of the Americas
11,000 year old genomes uncover remarkable details about the population history of Central and South America.
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Climate change wiped out the 'Siberian unicorn'
Scientists discover fate of the giant, shaggy Ice Age rhinoceros known as the Siberian unicorn
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New technique a breakthrough in human genome reconstruction
Scientists have developed a new technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
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Plant fossils show the Snowy Mountains were once a lush rainforest
Lilly Pilly fossils found in old gold mines of the Snowy Mountains, prove the region was once a lush rainforest without snow.
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When did Aboriginal people first arrive in Australia?
Many Aboriginal Australians would say with conviction that they have always been here. Their ancestors and traditional learnings tell them of this history, and their precise place within it.
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Cross species transfer of genes has driven evolution
Scientists have shown that widespread transfer of genes between species has radically changed the genomes of today’s mammals, and been an important driver of evolution.
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Scientists find new alien-like wasp that eats victims from the inside out
Just like the terrifying creatures from the Alien movies, scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic wasp that eats victims from the inside out.
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Platypus venom inspires potential new diabetes treatments
The discovery of a key metabolic hormone found in platypus venom will now be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes.
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Science savvy thespians take their research to the stage
Snake tails and hungry wasps - researchers will share their discoveries through the medium of performing arts at National Science Week’s ‘Perform Your Science’ showcase.
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