Hatchling lizards are smarter than you think
21 October 2013
A collaborative research team from Macquarie University and Sydney University have discovered that young (hatchling) lizards are capable of learning …
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Rainbowfish embryos can differentiate between predators
17 October 2013
A new study of rainbowfish embryos reveals they are not only able to recognise potential predatory threats, but can also …
Study shows orchid mantis more attractive to their prey than real orchids
15 October 2013
The orchid mantis is famous for its remarkable similarity to the orchid flower, but researchers from Macquarie University have now …
Taking over the oceans: adult fish characteristics predict a species’ dispersal
24 September 2013
As fish disperse to find new habitats, scientists have developed a new model to judge a species’ success in colonising …
Science leader Dr Megan Clark awarded honorary doctorate
18 September 2013
One of Australia’s foremost leaders of science and discovery, Dr Megan Clark, was yesterday recognised with a Doctor of Science, …
Is your garden putting your health at risk? Free test for soil metal contamination at Open Day 2013
7 September 2013
Update: see the latest Vegesafe news here. Urban gardens and home vegetable patches are increasingly popular in Sydney, yet few …
New quantum engineering system offers all-optical switching of light for telecommunications and more
6 September 2013
A new theoretical quantum engineering system designed by Australian researchers opens up exciting opportunities for telecommunications and optical devices through …
Switching sexes and rearranging genitals: Tahitian bugs reveal unusual habits
5 September 2013
Researchers from Macquarie University and the University of New South Wales have discovered a strange mechanism whereby two species of …
Breakthrough in sensing at the nanoscale
2 September 2013
Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery in identifying the world’s most sensitive nanoparticle and measuring it from a distance using …
Research shows some people are surprisingly good at getting along with dangerous neighbours
2 September 2013
Macquarie University anthropologist Marcus Baynes-Rock has found that people are not always quick to kill predators who attack their children. …
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