COVID-19 causing virus can survive 28 days on surfaces

Our peer-reviewed study reveals new information about the virus and how it behaves on different surfaces.

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G-strain should not affect COVID-19 vaccines

Our experiment showed that COVID-19 vaccines developed with an older virus strain should still work against the newer G-strain. 

How does Dr John Roberts save bees from Varroa mites?

How do we protect bees from getting sick? Dr John Roberts is helping save honey bees through his research into Varroa mites and the viruses they spread.

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Four ways Australia is working with global partners to fight COVID-19

From vaccine support to big data to identifying infection hotspots, we’re working with global partners to fight COVID-19.

Sewage testing for COVID-19? What’s that all about?

Sewage testing through the water flushed down our toilets can help track the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.

The proboscis of an Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding on human blood. This mosquito, also known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito, is a known West Nile Virus vector. Photo by James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control

Zapping away mosquito-borne diseases in Papua New Guinea

We have been working with organisations in Papua New Guinea and in Australia to develop approaches against mosquito-borne diseases.

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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.

Sarah's PhD graduation photo.

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 as 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.

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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.