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More resilient Aussie wheat needed as climate change heats up

The University of Sydney

More resilient Aussie wheat needed as climate change heats up

University of Sydney researchers tested wheat in heat and carbon-intense conditions that replicate future climate change and found that many common varieties produce fewer grains - a wake up call for growers nationwide. 

Leading the charge on Indigenous suicide prevention

The University of Western Australia

Leading the charge on Indigenous suicide prevention

Suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is twice as high as other Australians, and for younger people its higher still.

AI assist for COVID-19 diagnosis

University of Technology Sydney

AI assist for COVID-19 diagnosis

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy.

Vision via sound for the blind

University of Technology Sydney

Vision via sound for the blind

Australian researchers have developed cutting-edge technology known as “acoustic touch” that helps people ‘see’ using sound.

Sticking to reef restoration

Queensland University of Technology

Sticking to reef restoration

The Great Barrier Reef is not only a social and iconic asset for Australians, it is also worth a lot of money.

A revolutionary biosensor to change the treatment of diabetes forever

The University of Newcastle

A revolutionary biosensor to change the treatment of diabetes forever

There are 1.3 million people living with diabetes in Australia. Globally this is predicted to reach 1.3 billion people by 2050.

How to slow the spread of deadly ‘superbugs’

University of Technology Sydney

How to slow the spread of deadly ‘superbugs’

Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly ‘superbugs’ and slow their evolution and spread, improving global health outcomes, a new Australian study suggests.

Funding to roll out vaccine to fight deadly koala chlamydia

University of the Sunshine Coast

Funding to roll out vaccine to fight deadly koala chlamydia

University of Sunshine Coast researchers are taking the fight to save Australia’s koalas from the devastating effects of chlamydia to a vital next stage.

Fire-retardant paint first to protect homes from extreme fire conditions

UNSW

Fire-retardant paint first to protect homes from extreme fire conditions

A partnership between UNSW Sydney and Flame Security International has produced BAL-40 accredited FSA FIRECOAT paint that could help prevent the spread of bushfires.

Once just a speck of light, now revealed as the biggest known galaxy in the early universe

The University of Melbourne

Once just a speck of light, now revealed as the biggest known galaxy in the early universe

Astronomers are currently enjoying a fruitful period of discovery, investigating the many mysteries of the early Universe.

Nexus Program transforms teacher education

La Trobe University

Nexus Program transforms teacher education

The Nexus Program offers a unique employment-based pathway that is making a significant difference to teacher shortages in hard-to-staff schools in metropolitan, regional and rural geographic locations.  

U-BEACH: A beach for everyone

CQUniversity Australia

U-BEACH: A beach for everyone

The beach is Australia’s most popular recreation destination, but for 45 per cent of people with a disability it is impossible to access the beach.

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