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Thawing permafrost microbiomes fuel climate change

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Making money from food waste

Did you know that the skin, seeds and husk from a mango could be transformed into everyday health supplements, oils, and even...
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Research paves the way for Moreton Bay bug aquaculture in Tasmania

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) researchers who developed a world-first method to breed rock lobsters commercially have now paved...
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WA’s brightest scientists recognised as finalists

WA Premier Mark McGowan and WA Science Minister Dave Kelly announced the finalists in the 2018 Premier’s Science Awards.
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Australia has a new venomous snake – and it may already be threatened

The ink has not yet dried on a scientific paper describing a new species of snake, yet the reptile may already be...
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Southern Hemisphere’s best of equineveterinary education comes to Sydney

Local and international equine experts will be in Sydney to discuss the latest in research and scientific advancements in equine medicine.
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The future of electronics is chemical

We’re reaching the limits of what we can do with conventional silicon semiconductors. In order for electronic components to continue getting smaller...
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The big picture of how Australia protects itself from plant pests and diseases

The latest go-to guide to how Australia protects itself against exotic plant pests and diseases reveals the tremendous effort being made across...
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Global warming may be twice what climate models predict

A new study based on evidence from past warm periods suggests global warming may be double what is forecast.
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Murray microbes test river health

Microbial readings from Murray River water samples are presenting an important new perspective on the river’s health.

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Get FactsMonday, April 30th, 2018 at 6:18pm

Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

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Million-dollar boost for dermatology research - GetSTEM

Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The project, led by University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher Professor H. Peter Soyer, will use teledermatology to improve early detecti...

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Get FactsWednesday, January 31st, 2018 at 5:30pm

Find out more about Queenslands frogs and how to protect them with your mobile phone at a free public talk by one of Australia’s leading frog scientists, on Saturday 3 February, 2018, at the Queensland Museum. http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2018/02/FrogID

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Get FactsFriday, January 19th, 2018 at 3:26pm

Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs.

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Researchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading - GetSTEM

Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nicholas Clark said canine parvovirus (CPV-2) was one of the most...

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Get FactsFriday, January 12th, 2018 at 4:52pm

A severe outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish is occurring in the Swain Reefs, the southernmost location in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park found to have the starfish during the current outbreak.

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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM

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Get FactsThursday, December 21st, 2017 at 3:55pm

Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed.

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White noise tunes into learning potential - GetSTEM

Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Anthony Angwin said the study was the first to show the effect listening to white noise could have on word learning performa...

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Thawing permafrost microbiomes fuel climate change

Making money from food waste

Research paves the way for Moreton Bay bug aquaculture in Tasmania

WA’s brightest scientists recognised as finalists

Australia has a new venomous snake – and it may already be threatened

Southern Hemisphere’s best of equineveterinary education comes to Sydney

The future of electronics is chemical

The big picture of how Australia protects itself from plant pests and diseases

Global warming may be twice what climate models predict

Murray microbes test river health

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