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Archive for August 31st, 2018
Ancient pollen study hints at dire future
Australia can expect rapid and dramatic vegetation change within two or three generations if temperatures rise at predicted levels, scientists say. August 31, 2018 Scientists studying ancient pollen have found that Australia can expect massive vegetation changes over the next 150 years if temperatures continue to rise. An international team, including researchers from the Australian […]
Qld on high fire alert this weekend
Strong winds and dry conditions have put Queensland on high fire alert over the next few days. August 31, 2018 Queensland fire crews are bracing for a challenging weekend, with conditions over the next few days leaving the state at a very high risk of bushfires. Strong winds across southwestern Queensland on Friday will combine […]
Killer robot ready to protect barrier reef
Queensland researchers have launched an underwater drone capable of killing invading species and monitoring Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching. August 31, 2018 An underwater drone that can keep watch over the Great Barrier Reef’s health and kill invading species is ready to be put to the test. Researchers from Queensland University of Technology say their […]