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Seagrass project to resurrect Cockburn Sound ecology Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:46 A PLAN to restore and rehabilitate seagrass populations across a vast area of Cockburn Sound, 30km south of Perth, is being rolled out by researchers from the University of WA’s Oceans Institute and the Conservation Genetics team at Kings Park, on behalf of industrial giant Cockburn Cement.
Solving death riddles with soil science Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:37 FORENSIC experts in Australia’s police force could stand to benefit from a soil analysis technique developed by scientists at the University of Western Australia when determining facts surrounding the burial and decomposition of human remains.
Research isolates genetic components for Sandalwood oil Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:22 RESEARCHERS at the University of Western Australia (UWA) have isolated the genes for sandalwood oil and lodged a patent for the process.  
Pesticide leaching workshops target risk assessment Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:10 THE routine application of pesticides to vegetation in urban, natural and agricultural land in WA poses a threat to public safety as well as the environment.
New technology hits genetic targets Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:01 WEST Australian researchers can now access a new state of the art technology capable of identifying whole networks of genes potentially involved in a disease process.
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Special Feature: National Science Week 2010

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Polar explorer shares tales of human endurance for National Science Week

Polar explorer shares tales of human endurance for National Science Week

ADVENTURER and environmental scientist Tim Jarvis shared tales of his journeys to both Polar Regions and the threats they face from climate change at Perth Zoo last week.

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ET unlikely to return our calls any time soon

ET unlikely to return our calls any time soon

STARGATES, wormholes and other portals in time and space will not get aliens here any quicker, according to WA science communicator John Jacob.

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Science Ninjas bust food myths on the road

Science Ninjas bust food myths on the road

SCITECH'S Science Ninjas will be summoning the wisdom of one of WA's leading food scientists for a fun look at the everyday things we put in our mouths.

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Students kick start National Science Week in Perth

Students kick start National Science Week in Perth

 NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK was launched by the Minister for Science and Innovation, the Hon Bill Marmion and WA Chief Scientist Lyn Beazley at Perth Cultural Centre, last Friday.

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Naked scientist heads down under for National Science Week

Naked scientist heads down under for National Science Week

THE UK'S most popular scientist, broadcaster and author Chris smith takes to the stage to present a series of talks around Perth for National Science Week.

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2010 International Year of Biodiversity

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WA celebrates variety of life during international year of biodiversity

WA celebrates variety of life during international year of biodiversity

GLOBAL financial problems, resource booms and the rising costs of living are diverting public attention from the health of the natural environment, according to the Conservation Council of WA. Citizen...

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State gov launches conservation project for Potoroos

State gov launches conservation project for Potoroos

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Biodiversity ‘blitz’ to find new plant and animal species

Biodiversity ‘blitz’ to find new plant and animal species

THE Federal Government has launched a $10 million biodiversity ‘blitz’ to describe new species occupying unexplored habitats across Australia.            

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2010: International Year of Biodiversity

2010: International Year of Biodiversity

2010 aims to be a greener year than any before, being dubbed by the United Nations as the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB). This year coincides with the 2010 biodiversity target adopted by countries,...

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