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African boxthorn is one of Australia's worst invasive plants, forming impenetrable thickets armoured with fierce thorns. It can block access to water, outcompete native vegetation, and provide a safe haven for pests. But new research has found at least some Australians who are benefiting from this ferocious weed: greater stick-nest rats that are living it up in boxthorn B&Bs. Read all about it on The Conversation: https://lnkd.in/g3QumQ-8 #WildlifeResearch #OpenAccess

With National Science Week starting soon, bring a smile to your kid's dial with a subscription to Double Helix magazine, CSIRO’s science magazine for kids! For a limited time, get access to discounted 12- and 24-month subscriptions with the promo code SCIENCE24 🧬 Head to the website for full details and to subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gnkB_5Pg #ScienceWeek #ItStartsWithScience

Looking for something to read? A history of Australia's plant pathology may be our pick of the crop 🌱 A new Historical Records of Australian Science special collection, published in cooperation with the Australian Plant Pathology Society, showcases the colourful history of plant pathology in Australia since colonisation. The collection pays special attention to some of the major plant diseases that affected agriculture in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and highlights challenges faced by Australia's plant pathologists, including isolation, lack of recognition overseas and discriminatory government regulations. https://lnkd.in/ghMJHnC3 #HistoricalRecordsAS #OpenAccess #PlantPathology #Agriculture #AustralianHistory

Congratulations to Guilherme Oliveira Andrade da Silva, recipient of the Soil Research Annual Student Prize for the best student-authored paper published in the journal in 2023. Guilherme was lead author for the paper 'Accelerating soil aggregate formation: a review on microbial processes as the critical step in a post-mining rehabilitation context'. Guilherme and his co-authors found that fungal inoculants showed promise in boosting microbial activity and accelerating soil development on coal mine spoil – insights that pave the way for tailored approaches in mine site rehabilitation, ensuring a more sustainable future for the industry. Congratulations Guilherme! The University of Queensland | #SoilResearch #RealScientist #EarlyCareerResearcher

Looking forward to National Science Week? We are, and we've got a great event to share with you! Join us to watch author Coral Vass reading her picture book The Forgotten Song, livestreamed from Melbourne Zoo’s Regent Honeyeater exhibit. Following the reading, Coral will answer questions from schools around the country. This event is being held Monday 12 August 2024, 11:00am AEST. Register to view the free livestream for yourself, or arrange a stream for your class or school: https://lnkd.in/gR6P7ht8 #NationalScienceWeek #TheForgottenSong #RegentHoneyeater #AuthorEvent #ChildrensBooks

This Sunday is #NationalTreeDay, Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event – so grab your gardening gloves and make a difference to your local environment: https://lnkd.in/e3C45Qp And for a little Friday fun to inspire your green thumb, test your skills with this spot the difference activity! There are 8 differences hidden in this beautiful illustration from our picture book Wollemi.... Can you find them all? 🖼 Rachel Gyan, Wollemi: Saving a Dinosaur Tree #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensBookIllustration

As #PlasticFreeJuly draws to a close, are you looking for ways to keep learning about sustainability? Ending Plastic Waste explores how 19 programs from 15 different countries are actively reducing plastic waste in the environment, turning plastic waste into a resource and increasing the social capacity of their communities. By sharing these success stories, the authors hope to inspire others to take a community approach to tackling plastic waste. Find a copy at your library, or order it at your local bookshop or online: https://lnkd.in/gA-jx6G7 #ItStartsWithScience #STMPublishing #EndingPlasticWaste #Sustainability #PlasticWaste #PlasticPollution

There's always fascinating new research being published in our journals! From understanding the effects of climate change on pollinators, to estimating the age of octopuses, and the newly described strawberry feather star, get to know some incredible invertebrates in our recent research roundup. Head to our blog to find out more about our backboneless buddies: https://lnkd.in/e6j4ihbV #InvertebrateSys #AusJZoology #ProceedingsRSV #MarineFreshwaterRes #OpenAccess

Fancy a trip to the beach? 🏖 While many consider visiting the beach a summer-time activity, our coastlines have plenty of hidden wonders to explore all year round. On our blog, Ceridwen Fraser, author of Beachcombing, talks about the fascinating stories and science behind cast-up treasures: https://lnkd.in/gv-HnbQ9 #Beachcombing #MarineBiology #MarineEcology #NaturalHistory

Considering some home improvement this winter? Whether you're looking to update your insulation or tackle termites, the CSIRO Building Technology Resources provide trusted information for homeowners, building and property development professionals, industry associations, councils and safety authorities. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gWY2vJ6e #BuildingResources #ConstructionResources #RenovationResources #STMPublishing