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Mark Wong

Forrest Fellow, The University of Western Australia
Dr Mark Wong is a Forrest Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Western Australia. His interests lie in community and invasion ecology. Dr Wong's research uses trait-based approaches to understand the causes and consequences of changing biodiversity, especially for insects and their kin. Dr Wong previously completed a DPhil at the University of Oxford on a prestigious Clarendon Scholarship, where his research on the ecology of ant invasions in the tropics was supported by funding from the National Geographic Society and a Varley Gradwell Fellowship. Dr Wong currently serves on the editorial board of the journals Insect Conservation and Diversity and Asian Myrmecology.

Things that go buzz in the night – our global study found there really are more insects out after dark

Apr 19, 2024 06:22 am UTC| Nature

Have you ever wondered if there are more insects out at night than during the day? We set out to answer this question by combing through the scientific literature. We searched for meaningful comparisons of insect...

Earth harbours 20,000,000,000,000,000 ants – and they weigh more than wild birds and mammals combined

Sep 20, 2022 06:16 am UTC| Nature

Have you ever wondered exactly how many ants live on Earth? Possibly not, but its certainly a question weve asked ourselves. Our research published today provides an approximate answer. We conservatively estimate our...

Economy

U.S. Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Q2, Inflation Pressures Easing

The U.S. economy expanded faster than anticipated in the second quarter, with a 2.8% annualized growth rate driven by robust consumer spending and business investment. Inflation pressures eased, supporting expectations for...

China Central Bank Surprises Markets with Second Unscheduled Rate Cut This Week

Chinas central bank surprised markets again this week with an unscheduled rate cut, issuing 200 billion yuan in one-year loans at significantly lower rates to stimulate the economy and address sharp stock market...

Turkey Terminates Saudi Deposit, Reflects Growing Economic Confidence

On July 24, Turkeys central bank announced it terminated a $5 billion deposit transaction with Saudi Arabia, signaling increased confidence in rebuilding foreign exchange reserves independently. The move reflects Turkeys...

Japan's Factory Activity Declines in July, but Service Sector Sees Significant Growth

Japans factory activity contracted slightly in July as output and new orders fell, according to a business survey. However, the service sectors expansion led to overall growth in the private sector, with the au Jibun Bank...

China Cuts Interest Rates to Boost Economy Amid Growth Concerns

On July 22, China, the worlds second-largest economy, enacted unexpected interest rate cuts to stimulate its sluggish, debt-laden economy. The Peoples Bank of China lowered key rates by 10 basis points following...

Politics

DNC Revamps Nominating Process as Kamala Harris Rises to Prominence

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to conduct a virtual roll call vote to select the partys 2024 presidential nominee ahead of the convention in Chicago. This procedural change reflects the rapid momentum...

Donald Trump Refuses to Debate Kamala Harris, Suggests Democrats Might Change Nominee

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will not commit to any debates with Vice President Kamala Harris at this time, suggesting that the Democratic Party might still change its nominee for the upcoming...

Melania Trump's Upcoming Memoir Faces Backlash: Critics Slam It as a 'Cash Grab'

Melania Trumps anticipated memoir, Melania, has ignited a storm of criticism even before its fall 2024 release. The former First Ladys book, now available for preorder on her website with prices ranging from $40 to $150,...

FBI Director Casts Doubt on Donald Trump's Bullet Injury Claim in Assassination Attempt

FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed uncertainty on Wednesday about the nature of the injury former President Donald Trump sustained during an assassination attempt earlier this month. Testifying before the House...

Kamala Harris Demands Ceasefire, Vows Not to Stay Silent on Gaza Suffering

Vice President Kamala Harris has declared she will not remain silent about the suffering in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. On Thursday, Harris conveyed her serious concerns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Science

SpaceX Falcon 9 Ready to Fly Again Saturday After Resolving Engine Anomaly

SpaceX is set to relaunch its Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday (July 26) after a rare flight anomaly earlier this month. The company identified and fixed an engine issue, ensuring the rockets safety and readiness for its next...

SpaceX Reports 50,000 Collision-Avoidance Maneuvers by Starlink Satellites in Six Months

SpaceXs recent report indicates Starlink satellites executed 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers from December 2023 to May 2024, reflecting increasing traffic in orbit and raising concerns about potential...

SpaceX Unveils Design for ISS Deorbit Vehicle Using Dragon Heritage Hardware

NASAs decision to entrust SpaceX with constructing the ISS deorbit vehicle marks a significant milestone in space technology. SpaceX recently revealed a rendering of the car based on its Dragon spacecraft, which features...

SpaceX Completes Heat Shield Upgrade for Starship Ahead of Critical Flight 5 Test

SpaceX has completed a significant heat shield upgrade for Starship ahead of its fifth test flight. The upgrade aims to improve reentry safety following the issues from the fourth flight. A critical static fire test is...

SpaceX's New EVA Spacesuits Pass Testing for Historic Commercial Spacewalk

SpaceX has finalized acceptance testing of its new EVA spacesuits, marking a significant milestone for the Polaris Program. The suits will facilitate the first commercial spacewalk, led by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman,...

Technology

Bitcoin to Hit $13M! Michael Saylor's Bold Forecast at Bitcoin 2024 Stuns Audience

MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor stunned the Bitcoin 2024 audience with a prediction that Bitcoins price will hit $13 million per coin by 2045. Bold BTC Predictions for 2045 Michael Saylor, a vocal co-founder...

Bitcoin Climbs to $67K: 75% of Short-Term Holders in Profit

Bitcoin has surged to $67,000, placing over 75% of short-term holders in profit and suggesting further bullish momentum. With three-quarters of short-term Bitcoin holders now turning a profit, the cryptocurrency could...

WhatsApp Hits 100 Million Monthly Users in the US, Bridging iPhone and Android Gap

WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly active users in the United States, marking significant growth in a market dominated by Apples iMessage and traditional texting. This milestone highlights WhatsApps role in bridging...

Sam Altman's Worldcoin (WLD) Soars 10% Amid Latest Strategic Update

Worldcoin (WLD) surged 10% in value, hitting $2.31, following a crucial update from its developers. Major Price Surge Details A tremendous increase in the value of Worldcoin (WLD) has recently occurred. In the past...

$3.9B Bitcoin Futures Expiry Could Trigger Price Drop Below $63K

On July 26, Bitcoin might experience price drops below $63,000 as $3.9 billion in futures contracts expire, raising market concerns. Deribits Significant Bitcoin Futures Expiry On July 26, more than $3.9 billion...