#covid-19

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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.

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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.

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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Healthcare, minerals, energy, food: how adopting new tech could drive Australia’s economic recovery

The pandemic has created or intensified opportunities for economic growth across six sectors benefiting from science and technology.

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Navigating science at sea on RV Falkor in uncertain times

COVID-19 has changed how we work. This includes Nelson Kuna, who is currently on board RV Falkor providing science support off Queensland.

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.

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Carbon dioxide levels over Australia rose even after COVID-19 forced global emissions down. Here’s why

Throughout the pandemic, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels continued to rise. Our scientists at the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station explain why.

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Unmasking Australia’s first surgical face mask testing facility

We have opened Australia’s first accredited face mask testing facility to assist manufacturers in fast-tracking the supply of masks for hospital staff.

Three ways COVID-19 is driving innovation

Can COVID-19 innovation help prepare us for what comes next? Our Chief Executive Larry Marshall thinks so. Here's why.

Scientists in full PPE looking at a vial. They are working on the COVID-19 vaccine.

From our lab to you: manufacturing a COVID-19 vaccine

How do we produce a COVID-19 vaccine that is safe, effective and can be mass-produced? We take you into our labs to find out!

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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.

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Two vaccine candidates tested at ACDP

We’re testing two COVID-19 vaccine candidates for their efficacy at our Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP).