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Queensland Science is addressing some of the biggest challenges the world faces—the health of our communities, and environments; the quality and quantity of food available; abundant clean energy; and sustainable economies.
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News from Queensland universities and research organisations.
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Research reveals ants inflict pain with neurotoxins
University of Queensland researchers have shown for the first time that some of the world's most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom. Dr Sam Robinson and colleagues at UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience discovered the ant neurotoxins while studying the Australian green ant and South American…
6 Jun 2023
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Monitoring program highlights importance of reef preservation
A monitoring program to help inform decisions about sustainable use and long-term conservation of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is currently underway. Co-designed by the CSIRO, CQUniversity and James Cook University with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) - SEABORNE (Sustainable usE And Benefits fOR mariNE) is a…
6 Jun 2023
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History made as JCU honours first Indigenous Chancellor
James Cook University’s first female and Indigenous Chancellor will be celebrated in a historic ceremony on Thursday afternoon.
6 Jun 2023
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Over 800 million set to live with back pain by 2050
Lower back pain will affect more than 800 million people worldwide by 2050, a new study co-authored by a CQUniversity academic has warned. Analysis of over 30 years of Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data has shown the number of cases of low back pain is growing, with modelling suggesting…
6 Jun 2023
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Researchers from the #QUT XR Screen Futures Hub are working on #VR & #AugmentedReality techniques that could open up new ways to view the #Brisbane2032 Games
Researchers from the #QUT XR Screen Futures Hub are working on #VR & #AugmentedReality techniques that could open up new ways to view the #Brisbane2032 Games – both inside & outside the stadium. #QUTCreativeIndustries
6 Jun 2023
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Fertiliser study reveals opportunities for increased profitability for mango farmers in Southern Vietnam
Researchers from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) have proven that lower application rates of fertilisers do not affect the yield or quality of two mango varieties in Southern Vietnam. An investigation into the current fertiliser practices of smallholder mango farmers in Dong Thap and Tien Giang provinces found that the…
5 Jun 2023
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Cute, carnivorous & endangered: This little Crest-tailed Mulgara is one of 404 species featured in a new book on Australian #mammals.
Cute, carnivorous & endangered: This little Crest-tailed Mulgara is one of 404 species featured in a new book on Australian #mammals by #QUT ecologist Dr Andrew Baker & @QldEnvironment conservation officer Dr Ian Gynther @qldmuseum #QUTScience
5 Jun 2023
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Researcher’s giant feat defending native forest and prime koala habitat
Dr Timothy Cadman has successfully secured the protection of local hardwood areas once primed for logging, including native forest belonging to the proposed Great Koala National Park along the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Thanks to the support of extensive fieldwork, satellite mapping software and historical imagery, Dr…
5 Jun 2023
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$30 million funding for QUT palliative care projects
QUT research projects have received nearly $30 million from Federal Government funding to fund palliative care projects - $12.5M for Palliative Care Education and Training Collaborative; $900,000 for End of Life Law for Clinicians; $15.9M for the national End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) service.
2 Jun 2023
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R&D Linkage Opportunities
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A research and development partnering scheme with Queensland-based university and institute researchers on ARC Linkage projects in priority research areas.
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Human trials of ground-breaking painless wearable health sensors to begin in Queensland
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Following long-term backing from The Australian National University (establishing WearOptimo in Brisbane), and Queensland Government, investment of up to $30 million to establish a manufacturing facility, human clinical trials of a Queensland-invented microwearable sensor for…
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New Queensland Cancer Centre to be built
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A new world class stand-alone Queensland Cancer Centre is to be built within the Herston Health Precinct. It will be the only cancer care service in Australia offering the full spectrum of cancer services in…
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QUT’s National Battery Testing Centre $15m funding boost
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Australia’s National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) at QUT’s Research Engineering Facility has received $15m from the Queensland Government to further develop its leading role in the renewable energy and storage sector.
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$80m vaccine manufacturing facility to be built in Brisbane
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The Translational Manufacturing@TRI facility equipped to scale up to full production to support late-stage clinical trials of promising drugs and vaccines is to be built next to the Translational Research Institute with $60m funding from…
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Queensland excels in infectious disease research
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The Queensland Infectious Disease Research Capabilities statement presents comprehensive information on how Queensland’s research community excel in infectious disease research.
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Strategic Visualisation Tool
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Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries…
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Traditional knowledge and biodiscovery resources
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Resources have been created to support biodiscovery entities and First Nations peoples understand and comply with the traditional knowledge obligation under the Biodiscovery Act 2004.
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QUT’s Lidia Morawska - one of 100 most influential people in the world
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QUT’s Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, an international air quality expert, has been named in the Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Professor Morawska is the director of the…