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Turning the tide for marine ecology
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An artificial shellfish reef reverses impact of poor decisions.
Getting to the heart of good health
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New approaches to cardiovascular disease.
GM crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
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A government-commissioned report estimated that South Australia’s ban on genetically modified crops cost canola growers A$33 million since 2004.
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Curious Kids: why do we cry?
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Most people cry when they’re feeling sad, or when they are having big feelings.
Protecting people in the front-line
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Developing technology to support people in high stress situations boosts their effectiveness and reduces potential harm.
Working towards wellbeing
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Creating pathways to employment and wellbeing for refugee women.
Fast-tracking the fight against disease
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Automating plate screening, analysis and interpretation for quicker and better quality diagnosis.
Finding food security in a changing climate
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Our research has led to new sophisticated technology that is increasing crop yields in difficult environmental conditions caused by climate change.
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Dragonfly technology provides pinpoint accuracy and super speed
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Imagine a world powered by predictive artificial vision and machine learning.
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Poor housing leaves its mark on our mental health for years to come
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The damaging effects of housing disadvantage on people’s mental health can persist even years after their housing situation improves.
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