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AI-created digital twins predict patient outcomes

Artificial intelligence has been used to create digital twins of patients to predict the effectiveness of medical treatments. Researchers from the University of
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Ultrasonic device shakes up water creation

Engineers have developed an ultrasonic system that “shakes” water out of air in minutes, rather than the hours it takes current methods. Principal research scientist
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$250m spend to boost skills pipeline

More than $250 million will be invested to address the skills shortage in Queensland. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said $201 million
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Genetic study looks to slow aging and combat Alzheimer’s

Brisbane scientists have linked frailty to Alzheimer’s disease and identified genes which control aging, providing new hope in combating the disease. In a landmark
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Guardian Childcare encouraging nutrition for life

Exposing children to healthy food habits from an early age has become an important focus of the childcare and early learning experience. The Guardian Childcare and
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Study recognises family heartbreak of Alzheimer’s

The heartbreaking moment a person with Alzheimer’s disease no longer recognises a loved one is the targeted focus of research in a United States university. Dr Harald
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Gamers help craft gambling awareness messaging

Gamers in the Northern Territory are taking part in a study to discover how in-game spending on virtual items and events may shape long-term gambling habits. Flinders
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New police tool poisons data to hamper cyber crime

Australian police are using “digital poison” in an attempt to thwart cyber criminals. In a collaboration with Monash University, the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
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Coffee a day puts our hearts in-synch

Many use a daily shot of caffeine as a “heart-starter”, with scientists now confirming we can use the term more literally. New Australian-led research has shown a
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National award for “sleepy” brain stem cell research

A Brisbane scientist’s innovative work with “sleepy” brain stem cells has earned him a share of the 2025 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research. Dr
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