All posts tagged "safety"
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85News and ViewsWA to conduct scientific trial of SMART drumlines
The WA Government will trial SMART drumlines in the State’s south-west to determine if the non-lethal technology is effective at reducing shark...
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119ResearchImproved risk management of paralytic shellfish toxins in lobster fishery
A new Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)-led study will refine lobster monitoring tools to reduce the costs associated with biotoxin...
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115Research1 in 5 assaults of males perpetrated by more than one stranger
A notable number of assaults of males are perpetrated by more than one unknown attacker, new data released by the Australian Institute...
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477ResearchFire resistant steel buildings in the frame
QUT Engineering Professor Mahen Mahendran has been awarded a quarter-of-a-million dollar grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC), to investigate the fire...
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770ScienceRadiation Services at ANSTO highlighted
ANSTO has a small delegation, primarily representatives from the Radiation Services group, participating in the 5th Asian & Oceanic International Radiation Protection...
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3.5KResearchNew research program to tackle PFAS
The Government has launched a new $13 million research program to tackle PFAS in the environment.
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3.6KNews and ViewsA wave of tsunami modellers descends on Canberra
Geoscience Australia has welcomed tsunami modelling experts from across Australia for a workshop to develop nationally-consistent guidelines for tsunami hazard modelling in...
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4.1KNews and ViewsExpanding local crash test capability to encourage safer cars
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester reviewed the enhancements being made by Australian crash test laboratories to increase local safety...
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6.6KTechnologyGC600 spectators the first to trial sun safe app
Burning rubber not skin is the key message QUT sun safe researchers want Gold Coast 600 spectators to remember this weekend (October...
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4.9KResearchWomen on temporary visas vulnerable to family violence
Only a fraction of women on temporary migrant visas who are at risk of family violence are accessing the services available to...
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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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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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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM
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. Field officers detected the starfish on 37 reefs while undertaking in-water surveys in D...
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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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Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at 3:37pm
New #CyberSecurityCentre to boost Australia’s online #resilience https://t.co/oOKj78qPIY https://t.co/erEI1dVtLm
New #CyberSecurityCentre to boost Australia’s online #resilience https://t.co/oOKj78qPIY https://t.co/erEI1dVtLm
Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at 3:17pm
Hungry #humpbacks stop for snacks during #migration south https://t.co/TcRrQiMOzA https://t.co/TTK4WsLCxG
Hungry #humpbacks stop for snacks during #migration south https://t.co/TcRrQiMOzA https://t.co/TTK4WsLCxG
Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at 2:59pm
#Students investigate the wonders of North Keppel Island https://t.co/RMLmuK1qNm https://t.co/FXKL46pMwL
#Students investigate the wonders of North Keppel Island https://t.co/RMLmuK1qNm https://t.co/FXKL46pMwL