Expert FAQ: SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces

Researchers from our Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness answer your questions about our study into SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces.

Our Australian biosecurity system needs a rethink for decade’s challenges

The Australian biosecurity system is facing more challenges than before, and time is running out. But our new report shows the solution.

Living a low carb lifestyle just got easier

Wanting to eat healthy but low on time? Put down the takeaway menu and find out how we are serving up nutritious ready-to-eat low carb meals.

Meet Dr Warish Ahmed, one of our COVID-19 researchers

Meet Dr Warish Ahmed! He's part of the team doing wastewater testing for SARS-CoV-2. He updated us on his research and life in the lab.

Take the quiz: COVID-19 and surfaces

A new study by our researchers looks at the effect of temperature on COVID-19 and surfaces. Take our quiz to test your knowledge.

‘A dream internship’: genomics student interns with us

Can't decide between a science discipline? Thinking of a science internship? We spoke to a student who did her 'dream internship' with us.

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.

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.

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.

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.