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Why regulations in plant gene editing are a must
While some scientists argue that agricultural gene editing regulations are overly restrictive, a new paper from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø emphasises the importance of clear regulations to ensure new technologies are used safely and responsibly.
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Real-time study to reveal emerging impacts post COVID
As Australia heads into the winter surge of COVID and influenza cases, University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø clinicians and colleagues from across the country want to speak to people with cold and flu symptoms for a new study.
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Underwater kin-making motivates reef recovery divers
New research shows how emotional responses like grief, hope and sadness are motivating divers to help restore the Great Barrier Reef, as it faces increasing climate-related threats.
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Adolescent drug trial reanalysed
A highly-cited trial from 2007 used by international health agencies to support the use of medication of adolescents with depression, has been critically reviewed by a team from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø.
Energy poverty’s mental health harms are about more than money
A University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø study has found that the negative effects of energy poverty on mental health are not only related to income stress and therefore differ depending on how energy poverty is defined.
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Zinc–iodine battery with outstanding stability now a reality
Researchers at the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø have developed a new dry electrode for aqueous batteries which delivers cathodes with more than double the performance of iodine and lithium-ion batteries.
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ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø University appoints new Vice Chancellor
Following a comprehensive global search, Australia’s new major university announces Professor Nicola Phillips as its new Vice Chancellor and President (Vice Chancellor) with effect from 12 January 2026.
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The monotreme sex gene is unlike that of all other mammals
Researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, University of Queensland and Monash University, have discovered that the genetic mechanism that determines sex in monotremes is different from all other mammals.
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AI study-help app wins Tech eChallenge
An AI-powered app that transforms educational materials into personalised learning tools has taken out the top prize in the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø’s Tech eChallenge program.
Royal honours for University community
The exceptional work of more than 20 staff, alumni, and affiliates from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø’s community has been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.
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