Research
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468Something in the air: study finds less abundance and diversity in city aerobiome
Could city air be bad for our health?
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384Research 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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538Smoke-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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2.7KFruit & veg to prevent Alzheimer’s
Diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants may prevent or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
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1.8KSelf-fertilising almond trees secure the future of industry
Australian scientists have successfully bred self-fertile almond varieties for growers that are not entirely reliant on bees for pollination.
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358New analysis reveals where marine heatwaves will intensify fastest
The world’s strongest ocean currents, which play key roles in fisheries and ocean ecosystems, will experience more intense marine heatwaves than the...
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407Why do some Australians desire to keep exotic pets?
With shows like the Netflix series ‘Tiger King’ popularising exotic animal keeping, University of Adelaide based researchers funded through the Centre of...
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317Biochar and zinc application can improve wheat grown in certain soils
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture and Sultan Qaboos University in Oman have found that the combined application...
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273Novel hormone discovery provides new insight into the evolution of plant structure
An international study co-led by the Monash University School of Biological Sciences has discovered a stem-cell promoting hormone in the liverwort Marchantia...
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263Broccoli and Brussels sprouts a cut above for blood vessel health
New research from Edith Cowan University has shown some of our least favourite vegetables could be the most beneficial when it comes...
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Teaching primary school kids about the brain through art - Get Education
Primary school students around Australia are being encouraged to learn about the brain through a national art competition that will be judged by some of Australia’s leading brain researchers. With great prizes on offer, including up to $1000 in teaching aids for the winning students’ schools, th...
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Nominations Now Open For Victorian Training Awards - Get Education
Outstanding individuals and organisations in the TAFE and training sector can now be nominated for a Victorian Training Award. The prestigious event is now in its 67th year and recognises the achievements of apprentices, students, teachers and employers. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierne...
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UniSA researchers targeting a new treatment for pancreatic cancer - GetSTEM
Researchers at UniSA are developing a technique to make it easier to detect and target pancreatic cancer cells and minimise treatment side effects in patients. Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers, with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicating only 1...
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Charles Darwin University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor and President - Get Education
The Council of Charles Darwin University (CDU) has announced the appointment of Professor Scott Bowman AO as the university’s new Vice-Chancellor and President. Professor Bowman, who will commence in May 2021, joins CDU as a distinguished university leader. Currently the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancel...
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Integrating STEM studies vital for world problems - Get Education
Making sure girls and women have equal access to science-related learning at all stages of their education is at the heart of building female representation in the sciences, education experts agree. Building on the findings of a Flinders University study of girls’ engagement with science in choosi...
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Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at 5:16am
#CSIRO secures licence to develop medicinal cannabis https://t.co/MfLE35pmXG
#CSIRO secures licence to develop medicinal cannabis https://t.co/MfLE35pmXG
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 at 2:09am
Real-time network prediction and response simulation https://t.co/joUEIMX3Yb
Real-time network prediction and response simulation https://t.co/joUEIMX3Yb
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 at 2:05am
Jellyfish, not jaws what we fear in the ocean https://t.co/rnw6ORhEZk
Jellyfish, not jaws what we fear in the ocean https://t.co/rnw6ORhEZk