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New discovery challenges long-held evolutionary theory
Monash scientists involved in one of the world’s longest evolution experiments have debunked an established theory with a study that provides a ‘high-resolution’ view of the molecular details of adaptation.
MasterChef technique found to be a lifesaver for endangered sea turtle eggs
Monash university scientists have made the unlikely discovery that a popular MasterChef technique can protect the eggs of endangered sea turtles during transport.
Early global greenhouse event gave rise to fire-adapted trees
Conifers that were living at the South Pole show an extreme adaptation to forest fires.
Global warming predicted to trigger more frequent and intense thunderstorms in the tropics
Some of the world’s most intense thunderstorms occur in the tropics and subtropics but until now the relationship between such storms and climate change has been uncertain.
Monash researchers usher in new era of astronomy with the first detection of colliding neutron stars
A team of researchers at Monash University has taken part in the detection of gravitational waves from a pair of merging neutron stars. The result is likely to be remembered as one of the biggest astronomical discoveries of the 21st century.
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#WeekendRead: "While I was always good at science, I had no idea that it could be a career. I started my undergraduate at Monash doing a double degree in science and engineering, but quickly dropped out of engineering as I simply wasn't enjoying it." Dr Paul Lasky, a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration team behind one of the biggest discoveries of the 21st century in astronomy, shares why he chose to be an astrophysicist and the next big thing in space exploration. http://bit.ly/2yzVW0q
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Space enthusiasts, don't miss meeting and posing questions to the Monash team that was involved in the discovery of colliding neutron stars - hailed as one of the biggest astronomical discoveries of the 21st century. Wednesday, 25 Oct, 6 pm S2 Lecture Theatre Clayton Campus - all are welcome and no RSVPs needed.
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Tuesday 24 Oct, 12.30 pm, S2 Lecture Theatre: Monash astrophysicists Dr Eric Thrane and Dr Paul Lasky discuss the detection of gravitational waves from a pair of merging neutron stars in an upcoming colloquium.
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#WeekendRead: Dr @LaskyPaul Why I became an #astrophysicist and the next big thing in #space exploration.… https://t.co/myPVI5mtrK
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25 Oct 6 pm, S2 Lecture Theatre Clayton Campus: Our researchers will be on hand to discuss, take Q & As on the disc… https://t.co/Wb5kC816DH
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Congrats to Dr Russell Anderson - recipient of an Australian Award for University Teaching for outstanding contribu… https://t.co/MIsDBCsMQc
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Warm and dry on one day, rainy and humid the next. The colonial method of naming Australia's seasons spring, summer, autumn and winter bears little relation to what our weather is actually doing. @monasheae Professor Nigel Tapper asks on a @abcradionational interview if it's time to review the names of our country's seasons, using Indigenous seasonal calendars as a start. What do you think? 🌸☀️🍁❄️ #australia #weather #spring #summer #autumn #winter
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Did you know that a teaspoon of neutron stars weighs a billion tonnes and that the gold in your ring could have been forged by such stars? LIGO Scientific Collaboration team member and @monashscience astrophysicist Dr Eric Thrane will be appearing on @abctv 7.30 tonight to chat with Graham Phillips on what today's announcement of the first detection of merging neutron stars using gravitational waves and light means for the future of astronomy.
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Our researchers are part of the team ushering in a new era of astronomy. "This is one of the biggest discoveries in physics in the 21st century. This is the first ever time we've observed a collision of neutron stars such as this or anything in the universe using both gravitational waves and light." Dr Paul Lasky, LIGO Scientific Collaboration team member and lecturer at School of Physics and Astronomy. #gravitationalwaves #nasa #universe #astronomy #boom @nasa
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What is this tall exotic bloom that we see? The Gymea Lily (or Doryanthes excelsa) is planted across the Clayton campus including this beautiful specimen standing tall outside S1 Lecture Theatre in the Science Precinct. Birds love to feed off its nectar. The stunning plant lives up to its Greek name where doratos means spear and anthos means flower. 🌸 #Flowers #spring #melbourne #MonashSciencePrecinct #plants #biology