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Queensland Science making a difference
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Queensland Science is addressing some of the biggest challenges the world faces—the health of our communities, and environments; the quality and quantity of food available; abundant clean energy; and sustainable economies.
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Queensland science in the news
News from Queensland universities and research organisations.
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Nanoparticles hold immense promise in breast cancer battle
A medical student at James Cook University is showcasing how nanoparticles could enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
1 May 2025
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Loss of nature’s ‘unsung heroes’ threaten ecosystems
A new study has put to the test what happens when dominant ant species vanish from the ecosystem – with worrying results.
30 Apr 2025
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Satellites a solution for tracking coral reef health
Satellites orbiting Earth offer great potential to better understand the world's reefs over time beyond the sites visited by researchers, UQ research has found.
30 Apr 2025
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Packaging up a sustainable future for Australian business
Researchers at Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco–friendly packaging.
29 Apr 2025
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World–first immunotherapy trial to treat Type 1 diabetes
Researchers at UQ have dosed 5 participants in the first clinical trial of a potentially revolutionary immunotherapy drug to treat Type 1 diabetes.
29 Apr 2025
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Coral seeding boosts early coral survival – but long-term gains require more research
A new study led by James Cook University Senior Research Officer and Lecturer, and University of New South Wales PhD candidate, Hillary Smith, has examined the effectiveness of coral seeding devices to help corals survive in warming oceans.
29 Apr 2025
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‘World first’ material to revolutionise aerospace
James Cook University engineers have developed a groundbreaking material that could revolutionise aerospace design - and will now partner with one of the world’s top manufacturers to push its limits.
23 Apr 2025
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Crystal clear design for high-performance flexible thermoelectric semiconductor
QUT researchers have identified a new material which could be used as a flexible semiconductor in wearable devices by using a technique that focuses on the manipulation of spaces between atoms in crystals.
23 Apr 2025
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As an electrophysiologist Dr. Margreet Ridder is pioneering a new wave of discovery science to uncover the causes of motor neurone disease.
As an electrophysiologist Dr. Margreet Ridder is pioneering a new wave of discovery science to understand the causes and progression of motor neurone disease (MND). Dr. Ridder is leading research that aims to determine whether gene therapy that slows motor neurone activity can improve health and potentially prevent the disease.
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Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy grant recipients
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$53 million in grants for innovative projects and scholarships are awarded under the Quantum and Advanced Technology Strategy.
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2024 National Science Week
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It's nearly time! Join in the science events as part of National Science Week this year.
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Queensland Decarbonisation Hub launched
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The Queensland Decarbonisation Hub is a network of industrial, research and policy experts focused on the social, economic and environmental dimensions of decarbonising the state.
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Queensland–Bavaria Collaborative Research Program applications open
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The new Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program has opened for applications with two categories: Seed Grants and Development Grants.
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Queensland quantum and advanced technologies
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Queensland is at the forefront of quantum and advanced technology research in Australia. The Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy harnesses Queensland’s expertise in quantum technologies.
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Queensland excels in infectious disease research
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The Queensland Infectious Disease Research Capabilities statement presents comprehensive information on how Queensland’s research community excel in infectious disease research.
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New Queensland Cancer Centre to be built
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A new world class stand-alone Queensland Cancer Centre is to be built within the Herston Health Precinct. It will be the only cancer care service in Australia offering the full spectrum of cancer services in…
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$80m vaccine manufacturing facility to be built in Brisbane
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The Translational Manufacturing@TRI facility equipped to scale up to full production to support late-stage clinical trials of promising drugs and vaccines is to be built next to the Translational Research Institute with $60m funding from…
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Strategic Visualisation Tool
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Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries…
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Traditional knowledge and biodiscovery resources
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Resources have been created to support biodiscovery entities and First Nations peoples understand and comply with the traditional knowledge obligation under the Biodiscovery Act 2004.