This year, thanks to funding from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science, Research and Tertiary Education through the Inspiring Australia initiative, and partners in other states, we’ve …
Fresh Science 2012 – state finals on the way
This year, we are able to open Fresh Science to a wider number of participants and audiences by introducing state-based finals in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. As a part …
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Fresh Science 2012 nominations now open
Fresh Science is a communication boot camp for researchers no more than five years out from their PhD. We teach them essential communication skills and get their stories out to local, national and …
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Designer roots to counter drought
Genetics can be used to shape plants underground so they absorb water better Recent discoveries by a University of Queensland agricultural scientist provide the basis for custom designing plant …
Tammar wallaby’s clever immune tricks revealed
Two thymus glands fast-track immune defences - Baby wallaby photos available Until now, it was a mystery why many marsupials have two thymuses—key organs in the immune system—instead of the one …
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Multi-layered armour protects body against immune failure
The work should lead to a better understanding of autoimmune conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, she says, and may even provide new ways to target treatments. …
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