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A new centre dedicated to advanced medical 3D-printing has been launched this week.
CSIRO reports on work challenges
A new report looks at the challenges for safety and workers’ compensation from new technologies and ways of working.
'Super-gonorrhoea' on local shores
A British man’s ‘super-gonorrhoea’ has been cured, but two more cases have popped up in Australia.
New site seeks cancer data
Twiggy Forrest has launched a universal database for cancer patients to share their medical records.
Queensland keeping facial tech
The Queensland Government is keeping facial recognition software installed for the Commonwealth Games in place, but will not say when it will be used.
Telehealth innovator gets venture funds
A CSIRO firm has secured funding for its advanced video telehealth platform.
Waste repurposed for spill sponge
Engineers have made a new oil spill sponge out of common waste products.
STEMM gap set to last
Research shows that without further interventions, the gender gap in STEMM is very likely to persist for generations.
Marine heatwaves longer and stronger
Decades of data shows marine heatwaves have increased in number, length and intensity as a result of warming oceans.
Strange claims trigger UQ inquiry
The University of Queensland is looking into claims that its researchers have promoted an alleged cult ...
Acid oceans could confuse fish
Research suggests baby fish will find it increasingly difficult to reach secure shelters in future oceans.
NASA launches new planet-spotter
NASA is launching a new planet-hunting probe on the back of a SpaceX rocket this week.
Bushfire digitised for VR view
Researchers have recreated the searing experience of a bushfire from the safety of a virtual reality headset.
Coal project to produce hydrogen
A pilot 'clean energy' project in Victoria will use brown coal to make hydrogen.
CRC to forge health-data links
A $200 million Digital Health CRC has been launched to improve the use of data in the health system.
Digital hub for satellite data
Experts have created a new outlet to access up-to-date satellite data at the click of a button.
Health tracked in changing climate
Australia is joining a global initiative tracking progress on health and climate change.
MRFF boosts QLD health links
Queensland health services have been granted over $6 million to help close the gaps between medical research and the delivery of healthcare.
Tiny probe for body temp
Australian engineers have invented a tiny fibre-optic probe that can measure temperature and see deep inside the body.
NAPLAN writing criticised
A new report claims the NAPLAN writing test is flawed and could harm students’ writing.