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Health
QIMR apologises after skin cancer study patients’ data leaked
Some participants in Australia’s largest skin cancer study, run by Brisbane-based QIMR Berghofer, have had their data compromised by hackers.
- by Stuart Layt
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Arms race: UQ vax version 2.0 ‘puts Brisbane tech up against one of the best’
Queensland scientists believe their vaccine can match – or even beat – results from mRNA vaccines, as they call for volunteers for a clinical trial.
- by Stuart Layt
‘Like blast wounds’: children at risk from ride-on mowers, expert says
A recent rise in “catastrophic” injuries to young children from ride-on mowers has prompted one expert to sound a warning.
- by Stuart Layt
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Science
Scheme to link government with researchers to springboard Qld science
The program seeks to link the state government and researchers to increase their access to federal funding grants.
- by Stuart Layt
Qld exhibition features largest-ever dinosaur, a cousin to Aus heavyweight
From massive to tiny and spanning millions of years, the dinosaurs from South America could also provide a clue to Australia’s ancient past.
- by Stuart Layt
Qld scientists unearth new theory on origin of diamonds
New modelling by Queensland researchers shows how diamonds are formed – and that they’re even rarer than thought.
- by Stuart Layt
Qld research suggests COVID, chronic fatigue have similar effect on brains
Researchers have used one of the most powerful imaging tools in the world to look for similarities between how COVID-19 and chronic fatigue affect the brain.
- by Stuart Layt
‘COVID calculator’ to help parents decide whether to vaccinate kids
It is hoped the online tool can help parents cut through the noise and find accurate information about getting their child vaccinated against COVID-19.
- by Stuart Layt
Electricity is in the air as scientists discover new power source
Your smartphone or other small devices could soon be powered by the air around them after a groundbreaking Australian discovery.
- by Stuart Layt
Colour-change wearables to help keep Queenslanders sun-smart
Queensland researchers have developed a way to warn people about their sun exposure, incorporated into everyday accessories.
- by Stuart Layt
Weevil scheme: Why scientists have put bugs in SEQ’s water supply
A tiny insect is the key top stopping an invasive species that has caused havoc in waterways in south-east Queensland and around the country, experts say.
- by Stuart Layt
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