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Early trauma affects birds’ song memory

Early trauma affects birds’ song memory

Deakin research linking early trauma in birds with their ability to remember important songs used for survival could have implications for human development.
Citizens and drones come to coastal rescue

Citizens and drones come to coastal rescue

Deakin University is training its own army of citizen scientists to monitor the effects of climate change on Victorian coastlines.
How are rising sea temperatures stunting fish growth?

How are rising sea temperatures stunting fish growth?

Dr Timothy Clark is set to investigate one of the most profound issues facing global fish populations.
Mussels reveal secrets of reproductive ‘chemistry’

Mussels reveal secrets of reproductive ‘chemistry’

Deakin chemists are on the brink of understanding the real chemistry of attraction in mussels.
The pros and cons of rabbit removal

The pros and cons of rabbit removal

Ridding Australia’s landscape of rabbits could have mixed results for our native species, says a recent study.
Australia must learn from China on environment


Australia must learn from China on environment


Developed nations like Australia can learn from China in reaching global sustainability goals.
‘Critical Animal Studies’ Research Network launched at Deakin

‘Critical Animal Studies’ Research Network launched at Deakin

Renowned Australian moral philosopher Peter Singer has presented the opening lecture for Deakin’s new research network.
Victoria’s inland wetlands store $6 billion in carbon stocks

Victoria’s inland wetlands store $6 billion in carbon stocks

A Deakin University study has revealed the scale of the role of wetlands in carbon storage.
Turning water from foe to friend

Turning water from foe to friend

As one in 100 year floods become more like one in ten, or one in five year events, blue-green infrastructure could help reduce the impact of flooding on our environment and economy.
Joint effort on water

Joint effort on water

Citizen scientists are tracking the effect of environmental flows from a decommissioned reservoir near Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
Super milk takes on super bugs

Super milk takes on super bugs

The special properties of platypus milk might hold the key to overcoming antibiotic resistance.
Revealing the other side of cute

Revealing the other side of cute

What happens to animal TV stars when they’re no longer cute enough to amuse us?
Polymer scientists ‘coat up’ for ‘green’ paint in China collaboration

Polymer scientists ‘coat up’ for ‘green’ paint in China collaboration

World-leading polymer scientists are collaborating to create a new generation of coating materials that could contribute to a cleaner, safer planet.
Plover parents play favourites

Plover parents play favourites

The idea of daddy’s girls and mummy’s boys might just translate to the animal kingdom, according to new research.
Melbourne’s urban fringe: bandicoots find a niche

Melbourne’s urban fringe: bandicoots find a niche

Endangered bandicoots are thriving in parts of Melbourne’s fringe, according to a surprising new study from Deakin University.
Virus discovery in Australian wild birds

Virus discovery in Australian wild birds

A GCEID team has discovered coronaviruses in Australia’s wild birds, showing the nation is not as isolated from potentially serious host-jumping virus outbreaks as previously thought.

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