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Thailand is placing young seagrass inside 3D-printed shelters because waves and hungry animals destroy it before it can grow

Marine scientists in Thailand are placing young seagrass shoots inside 3D-printed bioplastic shelters because strong waves and hungry sea creatures keep destroying new transplants before they can grow roots.

The Times of India

Indonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence

A Japanese cartoon pirate flag has been raised across Indonesia as a sign of growing frustration with the government.

Al Jazeera

Most bees nest in the ground. Offering rocks and gravel is a simple way to help them thrive

Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ground, these bees are facing rapid population declines.

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‘Teaching to an empty hall’: is the changing face of universities eroding standards of learning?

Voluntary attendance. Online classes. Student numbers swelling. Australian campuses look very different today – and many academics don’t like it

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: 15 Australian universities to have their international student cap slashed

University of Sydney and University of Melbourne’s 2025 caps both reduced by 7%, to 11,900 and 9,300 international students respectively

The Guardian - AU

Wild genes in domestic species: how we can supercharge our crops using their distant relatives

Food security is shaping up as one of the biggest challenges we face globally. In some places, access to food has steadily deteriorated in recent years, due to wars, inflation and climate-driven extreme weather. The cost of basic foods such as eggs and vegetables has made news worldwide.

The Conversation

Sawfish secrets could help save the threatened species

Researchers have discovered critical breeding knowledge about one of the world's most threatened marine animals which could save the rare fish from extinction.

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Outfoxed: the ‘smart’ ferals are adapting to Australian cities, and wreaking havoc in the bush

It’s not entirely clear if fox numbers are on the rise in urban areas, but research shows they are learning to avoid hazards such as dogs and poisonous baits

The Guardian - AU

Young people hate making phone calls – could it be hurting their careers?

Ironically, younger generations are using smartphones for anything but actual phone calls.

The Conversation

Mystery conditions with Lyme disease-like symptoms gaining recognition

"If you look at me, you wouldn't know I'd been through it."

Newcastle Herald

New Species Of Venomous Spider Named After ‘Venom’ Star Tom Hardy

Venomius tomhardyi was discovered in Tasmania, Australia.

Zenger

Protests in Indonesia as thousands face eviction for Rempang ‘Eco-City’

Residents have been told to move to new houses inland by the end of the month to make way for a giant glass factory.

Al Jazeera

Secrets wrapped in fabric: how our study of 100 decomposing piglet bodies will help solve criminal cases

Until the late 19th century, the success of criminal investigations largely hung on witness reports and (often extorted) confessions. A lack of scientific tools meant investigators needed advanced deductive reasoning abilities – and even then they’d often hit a dead end.

The Conversation

Australian Defence Force must prosecute any war crimes committed in Afghanistan

Roberts-Smith could conceivably face criminal prosecution at a future war crimes trial for the alleged murders.

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In a changed Indonesia, some fear a ‘backlash’ against freedoms

Indonesia has changed significantly since Soeharto resigned 25 years ago but activists say new threats are emerging.

ABC News

Forensic science discovery suggests bacteria could help convict sex offenders without DNA

Ruby Dixon says it's the pervasiveness of sexual assault that drives her to find new ways of gathering evidence to hold perpetrators accountable.

ABC News

WA authorities investigate 'cruel' killing of critically endangered sawfish near Karratha

An aquatic ecosystems expert at Murdoch University compares the "illegal" and "cruel" killing of four fish to poaching rhinos and elephants for their ivory.

ABC News

What's the best university in the world? What's the best Australian uni? Here's what the World University Rankings list says

The University of Melbourne topped The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list for the nation, coming in at number 34 in the world. Find out how your uni went.

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Special Report: Your right to information

360info explores the benefits and pitfalls of AI in obtaining crucial government and public information and how to better protect your privacy and safety.

Wales Online

World's largest study of decomposing bodies in suitcases hopes to help catch killers

The grim experiment could help police catch murderers who dump their victims in bags or cases

Newcastle Herald

Stynes finds right balance on and off pitch at Newcastle Jets

"It doesn't matter the opposition, you always want to hit the back of the net and build confidence."

ABC News

In 1994, German police pulled the brutalised body of 'The Gentleman' from the North Sea. New analysis suggests he was a long way from home

Twenty-eight years after German police found the brutalised body of 'The Gentleman' in the North Sea, Murdoch University students are unravelling the mystery around his identity.

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PJTSAU ties up with Murdoch University, two local institutions

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CCC report concludes Murdoch University livestock manager put biosecurity at 'serious risk'

The Corruption and Crime Commission finds "serious misconduct" by Murdoch University livestock manager, which put Australia's biosecurity at risk.

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Murdoch University axes plan for Perth CBD campus and pulls out of City Deal project

Murdoch University scraps a planned $250 million inner-city vertical campus that had been a central plank of the Perth City Deal, with the Premier saying "they couldn't make it work".

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