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Life, the Universe and almost everything in between. This is Science at Melbourne.

  1. 2 February 2024 – Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Social Responsibility, Globalisation, Mining, Satellites

    We are not tracking the impact of half the world’s mines

    University of Melbourne research using global-scale mapping of mining areas in satellite imagery reveals a stunning lack of data on mining activity and impacts

  2. 1 February 2024 – Buruli Ulcer, Climate Change, Disease, Mosquitoes , Victoria

    The breeding trap targeting Melbourne’s growing mozzie problem

    A mosquito trap that significantly reduces egg numbers may help control diseases like the Buruli ulcer in Victoria, say University of Melbourne experts.

  3. 31 January 2024 – Biodiversity, Conservation, Extinction, Museums, Threatened Species

    A biobank freezes Australian species for the future

    By freezing the cells of living animals, University of Melbourne researchers and museums are working together to safeguard Australia’s wildlife.

  4. 12 January 2024 – El Nino, Extreme weather, Meteorology, Summer, Weather

    Where has our summer gone and will it come back?

    In summer, more rain falls in thunderstorms but they aren’t strongly related to El Nino and can be very hard to predict, say University of Melbourne experts

  5. 5 January 2024 – Archaeology, Earth Sciences, Fossils, Palaeontology, Sun

    Earth’s invisible shield can help reveal our past and our future

    University of Melbourne's Dr Agathe Lise-Pronovost studies Earth’s magnetic field, which protects us from cosmic rays, and leaves its signature in ancient rock

  6. 22 December 2023 – Animals, Cats, Christmas, Dogs, Pets

    How to give your animal friends a stress-free holiday season

    A University of Melbourne vet has some expert advice for how to ensure your pet has a stress-free Christmas holiday - even when it's hot and busy.

  7. 14 December 2023 – COP28, Climate Change, Finance, Fossil Fuels, Melbourne Climate Futures

    COP28 wrap up: Some positives but fossil fuel phase out remains elusive

    University of Melbourne PhD students working in climate-related research give their reflections on the COP28 climate change conference

  8. 9 December 2023 – COP28, Climate Change, Fossils, Palaeontology, Plants

    The past gives us a glimpse of our future, hotter planet

    University of Melbourne research into 56-million-year-old fossil pollen provides new insights into the consequences of carbon-fueled global warming

  9. 6 December 2023 – Bushfires, COP28, COVID-19, Disaster Recovery, Fires

    Black Summer showed we’re good in an emergency but bad in a crisis

    Australia’s emergency response to bushfire is “exemplary” but we fail to deal with the climate change crises that cause them says University of Melbourne expert

  10. 15 March 2018 – Australian Politics, Elections, Labour, Liberal Party, South Australia

    South Australia votes: A divided electorate

    University of Melbourne analysis finds the SA-BEST party could hold the balance of power if neither the Liberals nor Labor win outright in South Australia.