Search results for covid-19
Unmasking Australia’s first surgical face mask testing facility
6th August 2020
We have opened Australia’s first accredited face mask testing facility to assist manufacturers in fast-tracking the supply of masks for hospital staff.
How computational science is advancing scientific discovery
3rd August 2020
Computational science helps us visualise complex scientific problems. Our new partnership with Microsoft can help us find even more solutions.
M♡THer: an app to better manage gestational diabetes
30th July 2020
We're working with hosptials to fast track an app called "M♡THer.” It supports pregnant patients to manage their gestational diabetes better.
Helping Fiji fight antimicrobial resistance
28th July 2020
We're working with government, health professionals and communities in Fiji in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
Phishing, smishing and spear phishing: avoid a cybersecurity attack
10th July 2020
Humans are the weakest link in cyber attacks. Learn how to avoid a cybersecurity attack by understanding some common cybersecurity terms.
Lab-grown airway cells: breathing new life into respiratory disease research
2nd July 2020
Our lab-grown airway cells have huge potential to understand how respiratory diseases work. It can also reduce the need for animal testing.
How Australia’s supercomputers crunched the numbers to guide our bushfire and pandemic response
1st July 2020
Supercomputers in Canberra and Perth power the analysis and modelling that decision-makers rely on in national crises.
Giving our green spaces the green light
23rd June 2020
Have you changed the way you interact with green spaces like parks or backyards since the pandemic? We want to hear from you.
Meet our researcher: Lesley Pearce
16th June 2020
Meet COVID-19 researcher Lesley Pearce and learn a bit more about her work behind the scenes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet our researcher: Dr Jurg Schutz
11th June 2020
Dr Jurg Schutz is part of the team helping Australian businesses manufacture face masks. He gives us the low down on this research.
Treading water: putting seaweed tyres on the road
8th June 2020
Could seaweed tyres be an effective substitute for synthetic rubber in tyres? Our experts weigh in on World Oceans Day.
Outbreak ready: working to prevent human and animal disease
5th June 2020
Our scientists continue their important work safeguarding human and animal health from disease, while we strive for a COVID-19 vaccine.