Research
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154Study estimates 200-plus white sharks breed each year
A study on the vulnerable white shark has shown that approximately 206 to 252 sharks breed on Australia’s east coast each year.
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318New implants to help detect and prevent brain seizures
Researchers from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have developed new implantable devices equipped with machine learning to help prevent seizures and monitor...
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267Encouraging continuation of work from home post-pandemic
This project will examine the benefits and drawbacks of working from home (WFH) for different groups in the community and from the...
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299Research uncovers how avatars can reveal mental health of gamers
An expert in the psychological risks and benefits of digital gaming is exploring connections between the online personas of gamers and mental...
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937Aboriginal throwing sticks used hundreds of years ago will be analysed using nuclear research techniques
Original tools used by ancestors of the Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka traditional owners from South Australia were delivered for examination using nuclear research techniques...
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746Use science of memory for effective study
Ahead of Year 12 exams, an educational psychologist provides tips on effective study.
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405Something in the air: study finds less abundance and diversity in city aerobiome
Could city air be bad for our health?
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333Research reveals the economic contribution of Queensland’s national parks
A University of Queensland report has revealed that visits to the state’s national parks generate $2.64 billion in spending annually and support...
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488Smoke-related health costs of 2019-20 bushfires estimated at $1.95 billion
A study led by the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research found the catastrophic 2019-20 Australian bushfire season saw smoke-related...
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Discover the science behind wildfires and how to live safely with fire - GetSTEM
As the earth gets hotter and wildfires become more intense and unpredictable, we must find new ways of preventing, fighting and living with fire. A new unit developed by the University of Tasmania’s leading fire researchers aims to increase awareness of the role fire plays in the earth system and ...
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Indigenous lands: a haven for wildlife - GetSTEM
Indigenous peoples’ lands may harbour a significant proportion of threatened and endangered species globally, according to University of Queensland-led research. UQ’s Dr Chris O’Bryan and his team conducted the first comprehensive analysis of land mammal composition across mapped Indigenous la...
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Born or Built? Our Robotic Future is coming to Scienceworks in April 2021 - GetSTEM
What makes us human? Are humans living machines? Could a robot ever fall in love? Should we reprogram our DNA? An exhibition exploring the blurred lines between humanity and technology is coming to Scienceworks in April 2021. Originating from Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre ...
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New languages for Western Australian schools - Get Education
WA Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery announced the development of three new languages for WA schools. Pre-primary to Year 10 syllabuses for both Hindi and Korean will be adapted from the curriculum developed by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Year 11 a...
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Spitting cobra venoms evolved to cause extreme pain - GetSTEM
Venom from spitting cobras has evolved to cause predators extreme pain as a form of self-defence, rather than for capturing prey, according to new research. An international team including scientists from the University of Queensland, made the discovery by studying the composition of spitting cobra....
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Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at 2:51am
Secure digital collaboration important in shift to hybrid environments in education and healthcare https://t.co/UrmhSlyTOY
Secure digital collaboration important in shift to hybrid environments in education and healthcare https://t.co/UrmhSlyTOY
Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at 2:40am
Discover the science behind wildfires and how to live safely with fire https://t.co/2oQGwGxGjV
Discover the science behind wildfires and how to live safely with fire https://t.co/2oQGwGxGjV