All posts tagged "industry"

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Whales turn tail at ocean mining noise

A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier.
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Innovative technology converts commercial vehicles

The Government, through the Clean Energy Innovation Fund, is providing $5 million in finance to help automotive technology manufacturer SEA Electric convert...
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Ancient biology meets modern ingenuity

The average person might struggle to get excited about bacterium found in rabbit droppings – but it’s potentially a knight in shining...
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Developing ground-breaking battery technology

The Government is helping Australian innovators develop cutting-edge technology that could help revolutionise battery storage and lead to a new generation of...
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Australian Defence delivers world first GPS cube satellite

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, announced another Australian success in space, following the launch of the Biarri-Point cube...
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Research to support Australia’s vegetable processing industry

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is supporting the future viability of Australia’s vegetable processing industry through a new project that aims...
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Local manufacturing heads for extinction

Australia’s manufacturing level is the OECD’s lowest and the long-term decline of manufacturing here is atypical among comparable countries, new research shows.
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Hypersonic test goes like a rocket

Commercialised flight faster than five times the speed of sound has been brought one step closer, thanks to a successful experimental flight...
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Expert review of Australia’s space industry capabilities

The Australian Government announced it will review the nation’s space industry capability to develop a long-term plan to grow this important and...
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Data shows growth in research industry links

Data collected by my Department from Australian research organisations shows positive growth in researcher-industry collaborations in 2015.

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Bend your brain and fool your senses with optical illusions and tricks on display at Queensland Museum and Sciencentre.

From 16 September 2017, the Sciencentre will play host to a range of fascinating and interactive scientific experiences as part of the Perception Deception travelling exhibition, created by Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra.

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Get FactsWednesday, August 23rd, 2017 at 5:20pm

Predator animals have long been known to avoid devouring brightly coloured and patterned prey, and now an international study has revealed more about how they recognise toxic species.

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Get FactsTuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at 5:52pm

An open letter by 116 leaders of robotics and artificial intelligence companies from 26 countries urges the United Nations against opening the ‘Pandora’s box’ of lethal robot weapons.

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Get FactsMonday, August 21st, 2017 at 5:58pm

Challenges of a modern Australia – ranging from melanoma, to termites, to degenerative disorders, reef protection and food provision – are in the sights of six University of Queensland projects to share $4.2 million in QLD State Government funding.

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Get FactsFriday, August 18th, 2017 at 5:03pm

Half of the world’s farmed salmon are part deaf due to accelerated growth rates in aquaculture, new research has found. The results now offer a better understanding of the effects of a common inner ear deformity, and some specific actions to tackle this welfare issue.

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Get FactsThursday, August 17th, 2017 at 6:45pm

A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier.

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Get FactsWednesday, August 16th, 2017 at 5:40pm

The Victorian Government is preparing students across Victoria to be cyber ready through the state’s Victorian Cyber Schools Skills Challenge, which kicked off in August 2017.

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Get FactsTuesday, August 15th, 2017 at 6:36pm

Dr Kai Chan from the ANU Research School of Biology has been named 2017 ACT Scientist of the Year by ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr MLA at a ceremony as part of National Science Week.

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Get FactsMonday, August 14th, 2017 at 6:44pm

Kids might turn their noses up at brussels sprouts, but how will they react to being served a fried house cricket?

Young Tassie Scientist Shasta Henry will be putting kids to the taste test at the George Town Bigger Science Expo, and can’t wait to see the results.

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Get FactsFriday, August 11th, 2017 at 6:07pm

The Sunshine Coast’s plant diversity has helped University of Queensland researchers confirm that nurture has the upper hand – at least when it comes to plant microbes.

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All posts tagged "industry"

Whales turn tail at ocean mining noise

Innovative technology converts commercial vehicles

Ancient biology meets modern ingenuity

Developing ground-breaking battery technology

Australian Defence delivers world first GPS cube satellite

Research to support Australia’s vegetable processing industry

Local manufacturing heads for extinction

Hypersonic test goes like a rocket

Expert review of Australia’s space industry capabilities

Data shows growth in research industry links

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Deceive your brain

Researchers discover how fish recognise toxic prey