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Study reveals why tropical mountain streams are species rich
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$5 million ARC funding goes to creation of Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity to safeguard national interests
More on $5 million ARC funding goes to creation of Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity to safeguard national interestsThe Training Centre will see Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers collaborate with The Australian National University, James Cook University and industry and government partners, to transform biosecurity sector and boost capabilities to safeguard national interests.
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Two UC PhD graduates awarded Stephen Parker Medal for outstanding theses
More on Two UC PhD graduates awarded Stephen Parker Medal for outstanding thesesThis year, the Stephen Parker Medal has been awarded to Dr Kate Thomson and Dr Sarah Whiteley, both from the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Faculty of Science and Technology.
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UC to host National eDNA Reference Centre on campus
More on UC to host National eDNA Reference Centre on campusThe Â鶹´«Ã½ will establish a National eDNA Reference Centre on campus and provide a number of supporting services to the Australian Government’s National Environment DNA (eDNA) Testing Program in a new partnership agreement.
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Interdisciplinary team investigates new fossil site to better understand past climate changes
More on Interdisciplinary team investigates new fossil site to better understand past climate changesScientists from the Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Australian Museum have received a rare glimpse into yesteryear, after investigating a new fossil site in central New South Wales.
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UC researchers support open letter to remove feral horses in Kosciuszko
More on UC researchers support open letter to remove feral horses in KosciuszkoResearchers from the Â鶹´«Ã½ have joined scientists across Australia in the call to prevent further ecological damage in Kosciuszko National Park and other parks.