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Read the latest news about our science and efforts to protect the Antarctic region.
New research reveals how Antarctica’s tiny non-ice-dwelling species survived the ice age
New research published in Biology Letters today shows how tiny Antarctic life, which...
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Monitoring moss in a sea of ice
“The environment is challenging, primarily for the humans, but not the drones.”...
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Electricity from thin air: an enzyme from bacteria can extract energy from hydrogen in the atmosphere
It may sound surprising, but when times are tough and there is no other food available,...
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World-first ‘MossCam’ and smart sensor system developed by UOW researchers
Next summer tune in and watch moss grow in real time. ...
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Why did the octopus cross the West Antarctic Ice Sheet?
Yes, it was to get to the other side. New transdisciplinary research uses octopus...
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Enhancing Antarctica’s protected areas
Antarctic Specially Protected Areas conserve the region’s unique ecosystems....
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A Summer of Science on Macquarie Island
Wondering what our team at Macquarie Island has been up too? Look no further. ...
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An expedition to the sub-Antarctic Islands
PhD student Kita Williams shares her voyage to the sub-Antarctic Islands with Heritage...
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Antarctica’s emperor penguins could be extinct by 2100 – and other species may follow if we don’t act
New research identifies 10 conservation strategies that could benefit up to 84%...
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Scientists depart for Casey Station
The team of five are heading south to study the Antarctic moss beds using drones,...
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Sorry to bug you, but insects need our help
Scientists warn we need urgent action on climate change to reduce insect decline...
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French-Australian Research Grant recipients announced
Two teams have been awarded the first French-Australian Cooperative Research Grant...
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