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Advanced prostate cancer drug a step closer to the clinic

A $1.25 million investment is driving the development of a new treatment for advanced and therapy-resistant prostate cancer at Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ·.

13 May 2025
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New national guidelines to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis

Health professionals will have access to national clinical practice guidelines to help assess and diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, after a 4-year research project led by Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ·.

13 May 2025
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Why doesn't Australia make more medicines? Wouldn't that fix drug shortages?

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Why doesn't Australia make more medicines? Wouldn't that fix drug shortages?

About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. So, could we prevent medication shortages if Australia made more medicines?

12 May 2025

Research and development funding programs unlock benefits for Australian businesses

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Research and development funding programs unlock benefits for Australian businesses

A Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ·-led survey found businesses that engage in research and development programs are more financially successful.

12 May 2025

Egg injection leads to healthier chicks

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Egg injection leads to healthier chicks

An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ· research.

12 May 2025

Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ· sand mining startup named among top global innovators by World Economic Forum

Dr Juliana Segura-Salazar (left) and Dr Lulit Habte Ekubatsion at Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ·'s School of Civil Engineering Concrete Laboratory. Credit: Global Centre for Mineral Security (GCMS).

Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ· sand mining startup named among top global innovators by World Economic Forum

A sustainable mining startup backed by Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ· researchers has been recognised among a handful of top global innovators by the World Economic Forum.

12 May 2025

Forget medals, ancient Games athletes battled for olive oil

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Forget medals, ancient Games athletes battled for olive oil

The Olympics were only one aspect of sport in ancient Greece - often overlooked is that these Games were part of a circuit of 4 international sporting festivals.

9 May 2025

Researchers to take healthy oats beyond breakfast

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Researchers to take healthy oats beyond breakfast

Expanding consumption of oats beyond the usual breakfast bowl of porridge is the aim of a $5.6 million project at the Food and Beverage Accelerator.

9 May 2025

Database reveals vital ocean links to aid conservation

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Database reveals vital ocean links to aid conservation

Scientists have launched an interactive global map to show the migratory patterns of more than 100 marine species in an effort to protect at-risk wildlife.

9 May 2025

I work as a sensitivity reader – and racism is harder to spot than you’d think

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I work as a sensitivity reader – and racism is harder to spot than you’d think

Racism lies in the misrepresentation of marginalised communities, writes Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ·'s Dr Allanah Hunt.

9 May 2025

Replanted rainforests may benefit from termite transplants

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Replanted rainforests may benefit from termite transplants

Despite a bad reputation for their destructive abilities, termite ‘transplants’ may be necessary to give regenerated rainforests a boost.

7 May 2025

Light conversion tech to power wearable X-rays for children

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Light conversion tech to power wearable X-rays for children

Light conversion technology developed by Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ· researchers will be used for wearable X-ray devices that make respiratory scans more comfortable for young children.

6 May 2025

Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause

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Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause

Women who suffer from endometriosis have an increased risk of premature and early menopause, both naturally and surgically, Áú»¢¶·ÓÎÏ· researchers have found.

1 May 2025