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25.01.2022 Plenty of online events happening for National Science Week, dont let no COVID-19 state border closures stop you!
23.01.2022 This spring, we want to know which pandemic petal you are (Or perhaps you’re a combination of a few?) : Jess Harwood Art and Illustration
18.01.2022 https://australiascience.tv/why-mozzies-prefer-some-peopl/
12.01.2022 Daniela Scaccabarozzi Ph.D., pollination biologist and ecologist, associated with both Curtin University in Perth & University of Naples Federico II. explains w...hy native vegetation on road verges is incredibly important for our crops. If you destroy that native vegetation, farmers pay the price in terms of reduced yields of crops that depends on insects for pollination. Wheat may be wind-pollinated, but canola and our legume crops needs our insects, and not just European honeybees. Many of our crops and pastures depend on insects to be pollinated. Grasses and cereals are wind-pollinated, but canola, clover, chickpea, beans and other legumes need insects. Honeybees play a role, but so do many insects that live on our road verges. A combination of different pollinators is often the best for good seed set. So, looking after our road verges is not only important for our tourism industry, but also for our agriculture in WA.
12.01.2022 As a kid I always wondered why sea turtles were particularly susceptible to dying from eating plastic trash. It didn't really make sense to me, because even tho...ugh sea turtles eat jellyfish, there's other animals that primarily eat jellyfish, like mola. Penguins and sharks, tuna, swordfish and other fish also eat jellyfish. But they don't seem to have as big of a problem with plastic bags as turtles do. Also, all species of sea turtles are susceptible to being killed by plastic trash, even the ones that primarily ocean plants. It turns out that it's because turtles can't easily throw up because of their unique food filtering system. So they're one of the only animals that are forced to eat the trash, and then are unable to get rid of it. That explains a lot. Credit : Anatomika Science https://instagram.com/anatomika.science
10.01.2022 Ancient Aboriginal site Moyjil located at Warrnambool in South West Victoria could rewrite the global story of human migration
10.01.2022 September's skies are filled with cosmic triangles to mark the beginning of spring
09.01.2022 OUR VIRTUAL GALLERY IS OPEN WAMA presents Nature Nurturing Art, an exhibition about the connectivity between art, science and the natural environment. Feat...uring 30 artists from across Australia in various stages of their careers, who are all passionately inspired by the natural-world. The artwork is in all mediums and styles and ranges from botanical art to abstraction, from photography and painting to sculpture and jewellery. Some artists are deeply influenced by remote Australia and indigenous cultures while others take inspiration from their local environment. Some of the artists who will be showing include, John Wolseley, Janet Laurence, Jennifer Marshall, Pam Hovel, Noel Hart, Steve Sedgwick, Vida Pearson and Chris Nicholls to name a few. www.wama.net.au/art-exhibition Artwork: Chris Nicholls, Night River #3 (detail), 2003 #whereartmeetsnature #artinspiredbynature #australianartist #onlineexhibition #wildlifeart #art #nature #gallery #artist #art #artshow #artcollector #wildlifephotography #naturephotography
07.01.2022 This coming #PloverAppreciationDay, let your inner artist out and #LoveAPlover! If you’re between 4 and 13 years old, follow Inala’s steps (or let loose!) to ‘D...raw a Hoodie’ and enter our competition! Share your hoodies on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #PloverAppreciationDay. Make sure your post is public so we can share your art with all the plover lovers! You can also send your entries to [email protected]! Entries close on 15th Sep 8 PM AEST and winners will be announced on Plover Appreciation Day 16th September. And we have prizes with @LauraXTan design! Winner Jigsaw Puzzle (30 to 1000 pieces) 1st Runner-up Journal or Mug 2nd Runner-up Bird Pin (different models available) We can’t wait to see your creations! ( # @birdlife_hoodie )
06.01.2022 Check out what's happening out in space, live!
03.01.2022 Nature Conservation has been working with local Land for Wildlife Western Australia property owners to increase and improve habitat for threatened species. A ...total of 9280 local natives have been planted across the 3 properties adjoining habitat areas that support the critically endangered Western ringtail possum. An amazing achievement that we hope will have positive impact on a range of threatened species living in these areas. These plantings are supported by South West Catchments Council (SWCC) through the National Landcare Program. For more information about joining Land for Wildlife please visit the link below or contact Nature Conservation at [email protected] https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au//off-reserve-/land-for-wildlife Photos - Kim Lumsdaine and Sasha Pol, Land for Wildlife champions with over 5000 seedlings planted on their property.
03.01.2022 Spring, summer, autumn and winter why do we have seasons?
