Modelling

The most extensive analysis of satellite records shows Antarctica’s marginal ice zone – the area of sea ice most affected by waves – is larger and more dynamic than previously thought

The threat of H5 bird flu reaching Australia is looming, but new computer modelling is proving crucial in defending against the globally devastating virus

New modelling shows that as noise from shipping and other human activities surges, whales will find it increasingly harder to successfully migrate

A new simplified hydrodynamic model provides a practical and effective solution to predict flooding quickly – reducing forecasting time from days to seconds

Fleeting interactions between the smallest phytoplankton and bacteria help to shape global ocean productivity

New computer modelling suggests that ongoing vaccinations and early public health measures are the most effective responses to future COVID-19 variants

Parasite resistance to anti-malaria drugs is a growing challenge, but by using mathematical models researchers can track different types of resistance to help agencies target effective treatments

A new data-driven tool uses satellites to accurately predict devastating natural disasters before they occur – locating potential land failures to protect at-risk communities

A new web tool, COVID-19 Pandemic Trade-offs, allows people to weigh the costs and benefits of different policy responses as Australia rolls out vaccines and considers opening borders

It’s now mathematically impossible that Melbourne will reach its COVID-19 case target to release to Step 3 of the Roadmap soon - but how might we open up a little and beat the disease modelling?