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Improving vaccine allergy tests
South Australian researchers have been studying ways to improve tests for allergies to vaccine ingredients.
BHP Minerals Australia 2021 First Year Intern Program
The BHP Minerals Australia paid intern program for first year engineering students is designed to give students exposure across disciplines including Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering and Geoscience, as well as collaborating on an Environmental or Social Value project with other interns. Applications close 12 August.
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ASPER academics win award for carbon capture and storage research
Associate Professor Simon Holford and Dr Mark Bunch from the Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources received the award for Best Extended Abstract at the APPEA 2021 Conference and Exhibition in Perth, for their short paper entitled Storing CO2 in buried volcanoes.
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Survey: How do you interact with your cat?
Animal behaviour researchers want to hear from people who own a cat to learn more about our feline friends and how we interact with them.
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Snakes need to stretch, scientists say
Minimum enclosure sizes for snakes in captivity should enable them to stretch out fully, say animal welfare experts.
Slowing the sugar rush to yield better grapes
Scientists have found a solution to manage the accelerated rate at which grapes ripen in warmer climates, which can result in poor colour and aroma development.
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Chemistry researchers target cleaner future for heavy industry
Researchers from the School of Physical Sciences are involved in the new Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre.
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First detection of a collision between a neutron star and a black hole
Scientists detected the death spiral and merger of the two of the most extreme objects in the Universe, a neutron star and a black hole.
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New findings to boost barley yields at higher temps
Researchers identify a novel mechanism in barley plants which could help crop growers achieve high yields as temperatures rise.
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What makes vets feel good at work?
Researchers investigate the positive side of veterinary work and what brings vets pleasure in their job.