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What lessons can we learn from the extinction of species like the Dodo? What can extinctions on islands from Mauritius to the Caribbean teach us about saving species from climate change?
Sources: 1. Angst, D., Chinsamy, A., Steel, L. and Hume, J. (2017). Bone histology sheds new light on the ecology of the dodo (Raphus cucullatus, Aves, Columbiformes). Scientific Reports, 7(1). 2. Cooke, S., Mychajliw, A., Southon, J. and MacPhee, R. (2017). The extinction of Xenothrix mcgregori, Jamaica’s last monkey. Journal of Mammalogy, 98(4), pp.937-949.
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How do we make our buildings adapt to the climate around them from turning opaque and clear, to blocking only heat we dive into the science of glass.
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To celebrate National Science Week we find out about some groundbreaking Australian science on uses for Vitamin B3 to help reduce risk of birth defects and another application for reducing melanoma risk. These scientific studies showcase how teams of Australian Scientists can contribute on the global stage with innovative and efficient treatments for complex conditions such as birth defects, miscarriage and skin cancer.
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North America gears up for a solar eclipse by planning a myriad of experiments, from telescopes on jets to analysing mountains on the moon. We find out about the experiments planned for this once in a generation event.
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