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Kids and veggies: the science of becoming a food adventurer

Kids and veggies are not the best of friends. But we've launched a new program that encourages primary school kids to eat more veggies.

Aristotle and the chatbot: how ancient rules of logic could make artificial intelligence more human

By building therapy chatbots, we found using another kind of logic produces results that are more fallible, but also more like real people.

Best in class: from measuring sunshine to COVID-19

Sarah Kummerfeld is genomics researcher and has been working on COVID-19 research. We explore how she got her start is a BHP Awards alumni.

A woman smiling at the camera holding the M♡THer app. This tool will help manage gestational diabetes.

M♡THer: an app to better manage gestational diabetes

We're working with hosptials to fast track an app called "M♡THer.” It supports pregnant patients to manage their gestational diabetes better.

Unidentified children play in Lavena village. They're smiling at the camera.

Helping Fiji fight antimicrobial resistance

We're working with government, health professionals and communities in Fiji in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

person in mask and wearing blue gloves with a vaccine vial

Vaccine progress report: the projects bidding to win the race for a COVID-19 vaccine

The race is on to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Australian researchers are leading several major clinical trials that might help bring an end to the deadly disease.

Low carb lifestyle: a high reward for managing type 2 diabetes

Our Low Carb Diabetes Diet & Lifestyle Solution book gives you the low down to help manage type 2 diabetes.

Lab-grown airway cells (cilia) stained green.

Lab-grown airway cells: breathing new life into respiratory disease research

Our lab-grown airway cells have huge potential to understand how respiratory diseases work. It can also reduce the need for animal testing.

Giving our green spaces the green light

Have you changed the way you interact with green spaces like parks or backyards since the pandemic? We want to hear from you.

Something in the water: tracking COVID-19 with every flush

Our scientists are working on a silent but effective stalking operation tracking COVID-19. It involves wading through our waste water.

Lesley Pearce stands in a lab wearing protection gear.

Meet our researcher: Lesley Pearce

Meet COVID-19 researcher Lesley Pearce and learn a bit more about her work behind the scenes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Jurg Schutz holding onto some play equipment in a playground.

Meet our researcher: Dr Jurg Schutz

Dr Jurg Schutz is part of the team helping Australian businesses manufacture face masks. He gives us the low down on this research.

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