Climate

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Environment

Taking a punt on Melbourne Cup weather

In the time it takes 24 horses to run 3.2 kilometres, Melbourne’s weather can change from hot northerly winds to freezing southerly gales. Here’s why

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Sciences & Technology

Going back to the future for food crops

New sensing techniques can detect drought tolerance in ancient relatives of wheat and barley. Making it possible to use these traits to breed new food crops for a warmer world

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Sciences & Technology

When it’s hot in the city, let green spaces do the sweating for you

Everyone needs access to urban green spaces, not just those in more affluent areas

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Sciences & Technology

Creating digital twins to save our cities

Digital technologies that allow experts to better predict future city environments may be a key tool in sustainable urban design

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Health & Medicine

The satellite data mapping Australia’s new climate extremes

New research is combining data from satellites to help us better anticipate and adapt to climate change and extreme weather in Australia

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Sciences & Technology

Women’s participation is crucial to fight climate change

For a sustainable future we need to bring women and girls to the forefront of the fight against climate change - a shift from the most affected by climate disasters to key players in energy transition

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Sciences & Technology

Dengue-blocking mosquitoes here to stay

Mosquitoes carrying anti-viral bacteria show remarkable stability a decade since their release in field trials. New strains have now been developed to help future-proof dengue control

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Sciences & Technology

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Under the Microscope

A sustainable future for women in science

After a career break, Dr Anne-Marie Tosolini is now researching forests that grew in Antarctica around 56 million years ago, providing important data for Earth’s future climate

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Environment

Local climate action blocked by foreign relations laws

Federal foreign relations laws are hindering efforts Australian state and local governments are making toward meeting global climate targets

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Environment

To limit future flooding in Sydney, COP26 pledges need action

Weather events that led to Sydney’s 2021 floods will likely increase by 80 per cent by the end of the 21st Century under both high and moderate emissions scenarios.

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