Genetic test flags cirrhosis risk in drinkers
A new genetic test will help determine if a heavy drinker is likely to develop the severe liver disease cirrhosis.
An international team lead by the Centenary Institute,
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City focus in battle against disinformation
Australian city councils will soon have access to a new tool to counter the spread of disinformation in their regions.
Researchers from Australian universities and
Read more31 August 2024
Recycling breakthrough in wind turbine blades
Fully recyclable wind turbine blades are a step closer, with developers optimistic they will help end the process of old blades ending up in landfill.
Researchers at the
Read more31 August 2024
Heat on urban design as Brisbane swelters to end winter
As Brisbane’s last day of winter tomorrow is set to see the mercury soar well into the 30s, a new study has looked at ways we can mitigate heat in our urban
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Gandhi to lead Translational Research Institute
Brisbane cancer researcher Professor Maher Gandhi will be the next Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Translational Research Institute (TRI).
A collaboration
Read more28 August 2024
Bee shortage hitting fresh food production
Worldwide production of “nutritionally dense” foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes is being hampered by a lack of insect pollinators.
A team of
Read more28 August 2024
Regions grappling with bumpy growth transition
Queensland’s regions are in the grip of a transition that is challenged by housing shortages, the war for talent, education shortfalls and the need to manage
Read more28 August 2024
Speech professionals connect school communities
School-based speech pathologists are proving to be a vital link between students, educators and families across South East Queensland.
Brisbane Catholic Education is
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Prick test delivers quick Alzheimer’s screening
A finger-prick blood test has been developed to screen people for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Engineers at Monash University said the handheld device delivered “needle-in-a
Read more28 August 2024
Time is right for Briana’s country passion
A Brisbane teenager plucked from a concert crowd to sing with Keith Urban is now supporting a The Voice US winner on his Australian tour, following the release of her
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