QIMR Berghofer Medical research Institute in Brisbane

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.

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Dr Keith Chappell in the lab with a sample of the new vaccine developed with Clamp 2.0

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.

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The Age - NEWS - Generic ride-on mower/ lawn mower - Sam Rovere at the wheel of a Toro ride-on mower. Picture by Paul Rovere.

‘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.

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The Queensland government will partner with researchers to improve their chance of getting federal funding grants.

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.

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The Patagotitan skeleton being assembled at the Queensland Museum.

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.

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QUT PhD researcher Carl Walsh,right,with Professor Balz Kamber and a sample of the type of rock used in their modelling.

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.

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Griffith University researchers have used one of the most powerful imaging tools in the world to look for similarities between how COVID-19 and chronic fatigue affects the brain.

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.

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Eve,5,was vaccinated at the Sealife Aquarium on Sunday.

‘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.

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Researchers led by scientists from Monash University have discovered a substance which converts hydrogen in the air around it to electricity.

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.

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Some of the items developed by the QUT team incorporating the UV-activated dye.

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.

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