Nicholas Bell
Research Operations Lead, Pest and Environmental Adaptation Research Group, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne
Sciences & Technology
We now know what causes the Buruli ulcer, so what are we doing about it?
Knowing that mosquitoes are involved in the transmission of the Buruli ulcer in Victoria is a breakthrough, but we need to work out what happens next to tackle the disease
Sciences & Technology
The breeding trap targeting Melbourne’s growing mozzie problem
A mosquito trap that could significantly reduce egg numbers may be the answer to controlling mosquito-borne diseases – like the Buruli ulcer – in Victoria
Sciences & Technology
Q&A
Q&A: Victoria’s monster mosquito explosion
Do you feel like a personal donor to a rising number of blood-sucking mosquitoes this Australian spring? You’re not alone
Sciences & Technology
The complexities of predicting climate change effects
Some of Australia’s iconic ecosystems are collapsing, which is likely exacerbated by climate change. But we must understand the dynamics of our ecosystems in order to protect them
Sciences & Technology
How do we protect our unique biodiversity from megafires?
Australia’s season of bushfires shows us just how easily our unique biodiversity and ecosystems could be wiped out. Now is the time for long-term planning for climate change to protect them
Environment
Tracking the climate threat to Australia’s unique ecosystems
Evidence of the impact of climate change on our country’s distinct flora and fauna is beginning to emerge, and we’re running out of time to record and preserve our extraordinary biodiversity