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Harry’s journey to save the world has only just begun

Whether it’s working with Indigenous communities or protecting wildlife in China, Harrison ‘Harry’ James has been tackling pressing environmental problems.
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Feed your mind, Feed the world

Food security — making sure that everyone has enough to eat — probably isn’t the first thing on our minds as we...
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New technology helps the visually impaired reach for the stars

An app developed by a University of Queensland student is helping the visually impaired navigate the stars and planets in our solar...
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Scientists set to vote on weighty issue – the redefinition of the kilogram

Leaders of the international measurement community from more than 60 countries will come together in France for an historic vote on changes...
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Blueprint for STEM in the NT launched

NT Minister for Education Selena Uibo launched the STEM in the NT strategy, a five year plan to ensure Territory students are...
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Taking Australian business and research to the global stage

A blood test designed to improve early detection rates of ovarian cancer is one of the projects to be funded under a...
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Australian paper industry gets bio-overhaul thanks to new research hub

Australia’s pulp and paper industries are set to be the beneficiaries of a new research hub that will look at transforming wood...
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Taking maths and physics to the regions

Mathematicians and physicists from The University of Queensland’s will cover thousands of kilometres as they help regional Queensland teachers prepare for the...
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Grants boost research into key threats facing the Reef

A Townsville researcher is undertaking a study on the effects of plastic pollution on coral in the Great Barrier Reef supported by...
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A 10-year plan for women in STEM

Work is commencing on a key Budget initiative, with the Australian Academy of Science beginning to develop a 10-year plan on behalf...

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Get FactsFriday, December 14th, 2018 at 3:32pm

Nice to know even though Australia no longer manufactures mass-market cars, our home-grown technology for connected and autonomous vehicles is being exported. iMOVE talks to Paul Gray, CEO of an Adelaide-based company, Cohda Wireless, that’s partnering with the big guys in trials around the globe. And this is no bootstrapped start-up – Cohda’s been around since 2004, and has offices in China, the US and Europe. http://getstem.com.au/paul-gray-e2i-expert-to-infrastructure/

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Get FactsFriday, December 14th, 2018 at 3:29pm

Queensland's Hold the Red trial sees radar used to prolong red traffic light signals in instances of drivers looking likely to beat a change of lights.

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Queensland's Hold the Red trial sees radar used to prolong red traffic light signals in instances of drivers looking likely to beat a change of lights.

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Get FactsTuesday, December 11th, 2018 at 4:55pm

Want to have an active role in improving the transport and mobility landscape in Australia? Want to meet motivated people to spark new ideas or further your own project ideas. Or you are seeking to extend your networks and knowledge of the industry? Then the inaugural iMOVE Transport of Tomorrow Symposium is tailor-made for you! http://getindustry.com.au/2018/12/10/imove-announces-transport-of-tomorrow-symposium-for-march-2019/

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Get FactsMonday, December 10th, 2018 at 11:45am

Perth’s newest stadium, Optus Stadium, was completed in late 2017, and opened in January 2018. Like its resident AFL team, the West Coast Eagles, it has had a successful year. Here Mark Beasley, the Director Real Time & ITS Operations, Network Operations Directorate, for Main Roads Western Australia, tells us about the venue’s aims and capabilities. http://getindustry.com.au/2018/12/05/perths-optus-stadium-a-model-of-public-transport-integration/

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Get FactsMonday, December 10th, 2018 at 10:51am

It’s difficult to think of many people that have as rounded and complete an experience of all things ports, shipping, supply chains as Associate Professor Stephen Cahoon. In this interview we find out more about that experience, plus his excitement about what the future holds for his industries, and for Australia. Find out more here: http://geteducation.com.au/stephen-cahoon-hands-on-all-the-decks/