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DNA study reveals how a mysterious, extinct human shaped our immune systems

A new study shows that ancient hominin DNA still lurking in modern humans could play a critical role in fighting off infections.

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Scientists create Biodiversity Council in desperate bid to help save Australia’s threatened animals and plants

Modelled on the Climate Council, the body says it will be a ‘strong and trusted voice’ backed by science including First People’s knowledge

The Guardian - AU

Victorian election results to be finalised as counting resumes in wake of Labor victory

Counting resumes to determine the final make-up of the state's parliament, in the wake of a Labor victory which has left the Coalition fractured and the future of the Liberal Party uncertain.

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Conservation efforts may have worsened catastrophic bushfires in south-east Australia, study finds

New research reveals legislation changes made to help protect Australia's natural habitats may have intensified catastrophic bushfires in south-east Australia.

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Uni online study shutdown 'discriminatory'

Disability groups and student organisations have raised concerns about a move to restrict online learning through universities.

AAP

Calls for Victorian electoral reform after 'preference whisperer' recorded boasting of influence

Members of the Angry Victorians Party record a preference negotiator explaining how he charged $55,000 for arranging preference deals to win seats for minor party candidates, a practice which is legal in the state.

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Veterinarian training standards could slip if Werribee animal hospital is closed, association says

The Australian Veterinarian Association, current students and staff at U-Vet Animal Hospital have warned training standards could slip if Melbourne University goes ahead with a proposal to "cease operations" at the Werribee facility.

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Victorians’ Covid contact tracing data sent for potential use by data mining platform

Exclusive: Australian data security experts described the July 2020 move involving controversial Palantir platform as ‘dubious’ and ‘outrageous’

The Guardian - AU

A Uni Lecturer On TikTok Explained Why Some Aussies Pronounce ‘No’ As ‘Naur’ Let’s Fkn Gaur

A uni voice lecturer has dropped a TikTok explaining why some folks including Peach PRC pronounce "no" as "naur" in an Australian accent.

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University of Melbourne to back pay $22m

Some 15,000 casual staff working for the University of Melbourne will receive $22 million in back pay over coming months.

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Global pledges to remove greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero unrealistic, report finds

Many countries' pledges to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions depend partly on removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by relying on projects such as planting trees and restoring degraded ecosystems, but a new report has found the promises are unrealistic.

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Australia is unprepared for the health consequences of climate change: report

Australia's lack of a national climate change and health adaptation plan is putting lives at risk and our transition to renewables is "unacceptably slow", according to a report.

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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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Despite high hopes, multi-employer bargaining is unlikely to 'get wages moving'

One of the key measures announced to “get wages moving” in the wake of the federal government’s jobs summit was greater access to multi-employer agreements.

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‘Role overload’: the mental health burden of being a woman

Women are doing more paid work but the bulk of household labour still falls to them – and research shows it takes a toll on wellbeing

The Hindu

Madras University signs pact with Melbourne varsity

B.Sc. Blended programme to be offered from this academic year

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As Melbourne's west grows, poor bus services are forcing residents to rely on cars

Iqbal Hossain wants to use the bus stop outside his house, but infrequent services and a route that goes "round and round" little streets means using his car is four times faster than catching the bus.

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This revolutionary new technology pulls clean fuel from the air

A new device creates hydrogen fuel from air by capturing it with a spongy material and sending it through electrodes. It could produce clean fuel anywhere on Earth.

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Out of thin air: new solar-powered invention creates hydrogen fuel from the atmosphere

Researchers say their prototype produces hydrogen with greater than 99% purity and works in air as dry as 4% relative humidity

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Melbourne University's Going Rural Health initiative gives students taste of working in country

A program supporting healthcare students to do their clinical work experience in the regions could be the lure for a career in regional Victoria.

The Canberra Times

Change at the top for Mental Illness Education ACT

The new CEO has worked for both the University of Melbourne and International Baccalaureate.

The Conversation

Mapping food supply chains, nanotech cancer diagnosis, and tracking bushfire recovery winners at 2022 Eureka Prizes

A microscope slide that can diagnose cancer, mapping how what we eat affects the environment, and a volunteer effort tracking bushfire damage. These were just a few of the scientific projects recognised at the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, announced in Sydney.

Salon

Books & films about India's Partition

On the 75th anniversary, scholars share their favorite work that best explains the trauma of a violent division

The Guardian - AU

US firm behind Tasmanian tiger ‘de-extinction’ plan uses influencers to promote research

Promotional content for Colossal Biosciences has been posted on Instagram and TikTok using the hashtag #ColossalPartner

The Conversation

More than 40% of elite sport coaches we surveyed suffered mental ill-health. They need our support, not stigma

With the recent sudden death of former rugby league coach and player Paul Green, conversations about the mental health of elite coaching staff are paramount.

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