Discovery to strengthen human immune factory
New human cells have been discovered which age a key immune organ, creating the possibility of being able to counter their impact and better ward off illness in old
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World-first program targets common genetic disorder
Australians with the country’s most common genetic disorder now have access to the world’s first cloud-based patent registry.
QIMR Berghofer Deputy Director
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Toxic microplastics ‘upcycled’ into graphene
North Queensland researchers have developed a process to convert microplastics into a product harder than diamond.
James Cook University Professor Mohan Jacob said the
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Esports classroom enhances skills of the future
Students in a Redbank Plains school, south-west of Brisbane, are honing their esports skills and challenging all-comers.
St Ann’s School, in the Ipswich suburb, has
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Sugar-laden baby food dominates Aussie shelves
Most baby and toddler foods on Australian supermarket shelves do not meet international nutrition and marketing guidelines.
A study by the George Institute for Global
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Earbud devices to combat drowsy driving
New earbud devices have been developed that will detect if the wearer is becoming dangerously sleepy.
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley say the device
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More firepower needed in skin cancer battle
New weapons may be needed in the battle to prevent further sharp rises in potentially deadly melanomas.
This is particularly the case in Queensland which is known as the
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New extraction process produces greener lithium
A new process to extract lithium without water or chemicals and with minimum energy has been developed by an Australian company.
ElectraLith, a Monash University spinout
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Tight Australian homes reducing energy bills
Australian builders have tightened up their act over the past decade with homes now much more airtight, leading to reduced energy consumption and improved health for
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University warning on casual employees
The Higher Education sector has warned of a loss of both jobs and course options, because of new Federal Government industrial relations laws.
Australian Higher
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