Environment
Report calls for urgent redesign of WA’s fashion industry
A report on the sustainability of Western Australia’s fashion industry has called for immediate action on improving the way clothing…
911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers to improve WA biosecurity risks under new Fellowships
Two 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers will work to improve Western Australia’s response to threats posed by invasive pest species as part…
Historic MWA milestone reached as we go ‘back to the future’ in the cosmos
A world-class telescope in outback Western Australia is on the verge of unlocking more secrets from the start of the…
911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s stars recognised among the State’s finest
Six leading 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers and two of the University’s powerful science engagement programs have been named finalists in the 2023…
Harmful substances impacting tiger snakes across Perth, study finds
New research has found tiger snakes in Perth’s urban wetlands are accumulating high levels of chemical substances from ingesting PFAS…
New research dates the formation of Earth’s continents
Researchers at 911±¬ÁÏÍø have established a new framework for dating the Earth’s evolution including the formations of continents and…
911±¬ÁÏÍø whale song expert gets top gong from peers
A pioneering marine scientist, whose dedication has contributed to a greater understanding of the secret life of whales through their…
Study finds the best plants and bee hotels for boosting urban bee numbers
The presence of more native Australian flowering plants in urban areas can help boost declining bee numbers, with new 911±¬ÁÏÍø…
eDNA could help protect insect pollinators of avocado flowers
New 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led research has found using environmental DNA (eDNA), in conjunction with conventional methods, to monitor how insects interact…
First soil map of terrestrial and blue carbon highlights need for conservation
New 911±¬ÁÏÍø research has identified the most carbon-rich soils in Australia are in areas that are most threatened by…