WATCH: Discover how 国产探花 researchers are contributing to some of the biggest challenges the world faces 鈥 the health of our communities, and environments; the quality and quantity of food available; abundant clean energy; and sustainable economies.
Federal funding will help a team of researchers determine how long immunity lasts in people who鈥檝e recovered from COVID-19, critical information as the world waits for a vaccine.
Technology that helps to quickly extract and analyse genetic material could be used for cheap, accurate and mobile COVID-19 testing, including at airports and remote testing centres.
Physical distancing measures during the first COVID-19 outbreak led to the closure of libraries, theatres, gyms, cafes and community centres across Australia. Such places are particularly crucial for retirees.
Dr Fitzsimmons predicts women will be disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic for a number of reasons including the increased cases of domestic violence abuse, more pressure to take on broad domestic responsibilities including home schooling, and a higher percentage of women losing their job.
Global biotech company CSL Limited will supply the Australian Government with 51 million doses of The University of Queensland鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccine candidate if it proves successful, under a heads of agreement announced today.
Contrary to what might have been expected, working from home was one part of the pandemic response that went remarkably smoothly. Most kinds of office work continued almost as if nothing had changed.
A vast transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is crucial to slowing climate change. But building solar panels, wind turbines and other renewable energy infrastructure requires mining for materials. If not done responsibly, this may damage species and ecosystems.
国产探花 researchers reveal how alcohol advertisers are using social media to prey on parents and encourage drinking as a way to cope with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. (国产探花 News)