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Spotlight shines on research and innovation projects

Eureka Prize

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are among the finalists being recognised for their outstanding projects within the Research and Innovation category of the prestigious 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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Research reveals how COVID-19 virus infects the placenta, and how this can be prevented

Placenta Image

In a landmark study published in , Australian researchers, led by Professor Jose Polo from Monash University and the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and University of Melbourne’s Professor Kanta Subbarao from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), have revealed how COVID-19 can infect the human placenta.

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³ÉÈË´óƬ scoops four prestigious STEM Ambassador roles

STEM Ambassadors

Four ³ÉÈË´óƬ experts have been chosen to forge stronger ties between the science and technology sector and public policymakers as STEM Ambassadors for Science & Technology Australia.

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Sea snake vision evolved to regain colour

sea snake Hydrophis cyanocinctus

An international team of scientists examining the genetic history of sea snakes have found that the species has enhanced their colour vision in response to living in brighter and more colourful marine environments.

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Law and the global impact of wildlife trafficking

John Scanlon

Wildlife trafficking is a serious global challenge with severe consequences. Despite the negative impact on the planet’s biodiversity, climate and ecosystem, no global agreement yet exists to combat this highly destructive crime.

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Conventional wisdom on tissue imaging turned on its head

Image of the Mitchell Building

An international team of experts has made a technological breakthrough for one of the most important forms of imaging: optical coherence tomography (OCT). They believe that selective collection of multiple scattered light may lead to improved image contrast at depth.

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Women’s voices resonate through classical music

Seraphim Trio

Women’s voices, stories, and emotions in all their diversity will be the focus of a special musical event. Snapshots of Love and Life will present works by and about women – exploring an idealised domestic fantasy, a real-life musical marriage, and a contemporary feminist response to both.

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Family fun illuminates University

Illuminate

Light-filled fun will visit the University’s North Terrace campus when the spectacular Illuminate festival returns this July.

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Hydrogen, mining and wine projects receive funding

People sitting at a table

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ is the lead partner in three projects that have received grants under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants scheme. Working with its industry partners, the University will help create new styles of wine, explore for renewable natural hydrogen and recover critical minerals.

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Cracking the code for better barley - and more of it!

Image of a normal barley flower and a flower from a mutant variety.

Researchers have for the first time identified several genes in barley that could eventually lead to larger yielding crops.

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