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Flowers Bloom Where Telescopes Roam | Melbourne News
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Beneath the massive radio telescopes of Australia’s Murchison Radio Astronomy Observatory, a wildflower explosion is blooming—purple Ptilotus, Sturt’s desert pea, and rare Calandrinia mirabilis thriving where science meets nature. This unexpected floral paradise not only upgraded conservation status for some species but also honors Wajarri Yamaji cultural knowledge, proving that cutting-edge astronomy and native ecosystems can coexist in stunning harmony.
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