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46Children in foster care at educational disadvantage: QUT study
Many of the 48,000 Australian children in foster care may struggle to reach national literacy and numeracy benchmarks, could be at higher...
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78Microscopic plankton-assassin dominates Antarctic ocean
The Southern Ocean is swarming with plankton-killing parasites, according to new research published in the Journal of the International Society for Microbial...
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111Not untreatable, just not treated fairly
An international conference on treating personality disorders will in 2018 feature insights into how mental health professionals can help people with antisocial...
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100World’s last wilderness may vanish
The world’s last wilderness areas are rapidly disappearing, with explicit international conservation targets critically needed, according to University of Queensland-led research.
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99Students from bush miss out on language learning
University students from lower socio-economic backgrounds and in regional Australia have fewer opportunities to study foreign languages, shows study.
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162Exercise buddies unite against cancer
The benefits of peer-supported exercise regimes for survivors of breast, colon and prostate cancer are being studied by University of Queensland researchers.
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151Big animals the key to reducing fire risk
Returning large animals to certain environments could help reduce the impact of fire in an increasingly flammable world, according to new research...
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125Older Australians missing out on vital exercise to stay healthy
A national survey by Australia’s national science agency has revealed how the health of older Australians could suffer if they don’t flex...
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276Australia’s largest research collaboration established to tackle feral deer
To tackle the escalating threat of feral deer, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has brought together five state and territory governments,...
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78Medical research investment returns big dividend
A report from the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) has highlighted the immense value of the nation’s medical research, finding...
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iMOVE has signed its latest, and perhaps most ambitious project, with the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities (DIRDC). The Freight Data Requirements Study project is looking to identify and articulate the data requirements of the freight and supply chain sector, a step toward making Australia a world-leader in this area.
http://getindustry.com.au/2018/11/16/freight-data-study-have-your-say/
http://getindustry.com.au/2018/11/16/freight-data-study-have-your-say/
Blockchain trial could lead to smarter money - GetSTEM
A new type of smart money, powered by blockchain, has been successfully trialled by CSIRO’s Data61 and the Commonwealth Bank (CBA). The trial has demonstrated that smart money, also known as programmable money, could be used to help manage insurance payouts, budgeting and the management of trusts ...
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Andy Taylor: MaaS messenger
An interview with Andy Taylor, Director of Strategy at Cubic Transportation Systems. He tells about his mission to mainstream MaaS, his background, & more.
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Toowoomba-based Zoe Eather has worked in a number of areas in the smart mobility and smart city spaces, for government, industry, community, and now in her own consultancy business. She’s been places, and she’s going places. How did she get started? What has she done, and what exciting times are ahead for her? Read on. http://getindustry.com.au/2018/11/07/zoe-eather-smart-community-advocate/
Flora Salim: data hunter and gatherer
An interview with RMIT’s Dr Flora Salim, covering her background, and thoughts on projects that would make a real difference to the ways we move.
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Friday, November 16th, 2018 at 7:07am
#Business as usual for #Antarctic #krill despite increasing #oceanacidification https://t.co/vdql3Gha9j https://t.co/YlvmTADmB5
#Business as usual for #Antarctic #krill despite increasing #oceanacidification https://t.co/vdql3Gha9j https://t.co/YlvmTADmB5