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CQUniversity researchers collecting sea grass at Gladstone. Photo credit: Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre

Griffith researchers at Sea Jellies Illuminated research lab at Sea World. Photo credit: Griffith Coastal and Marine Research Centre

QUT research to understand coral attachment and reproduction for reef restoration. Photo credit: Collaborative coral by Brett Lewis QUT

UniSQ researcher examining a crop at the Tosari Crop Research Centre. Photo credit: Anna Singleton - University of Southern Queensland

Close up of the pore structure of a hydrogel membrane. Photo credit: Dr Katrin Kockler - Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

UniSC A/Prof Kathy Townsend researcher in marine conservation. Photo credit: University of the Sunshine Coast

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  • Funnel-web spider venom varies

    Scientists studying the most venomous spider in the world have found the venom of some varies depending on circumstances – which could provide insights into how they could be of use for human health.

    31 May 2023

    BiotechnologyEnvironment & natureHealth & medical

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  • Trials for possible cholesterol vaccine to begin in Moreton Bay

    A possible vaccine for elevated cholesterol is set to be trialled in Moreton Bay at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The trial, sponsored by biotech company Vaxxinity based in the United States, is a “phase one” trial to test the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in people with…

    31 May 2023

    BiotechnologyHealth & medical

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  • TAAHC 2023 Seed Funding and Clinician Researcher Fellowship Funding Rounds announced

    Two Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC) Funding Rounds announced. Clinician Researcher Fellowship Scheme provides protected, guaranteed time for a clinician to undertake research within one or more of TAAHC's research themes. The Seed Funding Scheme provides funding for collaborative, translational research projects that address TAAHC strategic research themes.

    31 May 2023

    Health & medical

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  • Study finds double threat for endangered Australian east coast shark

    A 10-year study has found the slow birthrate and night-time wanderings of pregnant grey nurse sharks away from no-take marine protected areas are putting the fierce-looking but mild-mannered species at further risk of extinction.

    31 May 2023

    Environment & nature

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  • Researchers have discovered calls to the Queensland Ambulance Service increase by more than 20% during some kinds of heatwaves

    Researchers have discovered calls to the Queensland Ambulance Service increase by more than 20% during some kind of heatwaves, and say communities need to be more aware of the danger as heatwaves grow in number and severity.

    31 May 2023

    Health & medicalTransport

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  • Nanoparticles deliver brain cancer treatment

    University of Queensland researchers have developed a nanoparticle to take a chemotherapy drug into fast growing, aggressive brain tumours. Research team lead Dr Taskeen Janjua from UQ’s School of Pharmacy said the new silica nanoparticle can be loaded with temozolomide, a small molecule drug used to treat tumours known as…

    31 May 2023

    Advanced manufacturingBiotechnologyHealth & medical

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  • When, not if, businesses will be hit by new deepfake scams: be prepared

    Organisations are at high risk of reputational damage, extortion and IP theft by synthetic media - AI generated content, such as deepfakes, are so realistic that humans can’t tell them apart from authentic media up to 50 per cent of the time.

    31 May 2023

    Digital economySocial sciences

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  • New tech transforming construction skills training

    New tech-advanced training methods for construction workers have been tested in an Australia-first study into the effectiveness of training delivered using virtual reality. The three-year project involved a partnership of leading researchers from QUT, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) and Next World Enterprise, with support from several registered training operators.

    26 May 2023

    Digital economyEnvironment & natureSocial sciences

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  • Older people need stronger media voice: QUT research

    If news organisations in Australia created a ‘round’ for reporting on ageing and aged care issues, the often-marginalised sector would be better represented, and entrenched ageism potentially less prevalent say QUT researchers.

    26 May 2023

    Social sciences

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