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University of Queensland Researching Wearable X-rays for Children

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The University of Queensland is funding research into wearable X-ray devices for children. The technology aims to make the process of respiratory scans easier for younger patients, as repeated scans from heavier machinery typically makes the process more difficult. Image: Source: Pexels – cottonbro studio Produced By: Deakin Percy Featured In Story: Jingwei Hou – …

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SA government hears calls to stop sale of disability housing

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Following months of uncertainty, a group of disability residents will remain in their home after the South Australian government intervened to prevent the sale of Abbeyfield House. For over 15 years, the community home in Adelaide’s Southern suburbs had become much more – described as a place of family, where a group of eight residents …

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AI hiring systems may be enabling discrimination against marginalised jobseekers

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AI hiring systems are becoming the new norm that companies are using as part of their recruitment processes. Whilst this proves time and cost efficient for employers, it may be contributing to discrimination against applicants from marginalised groups. New research has revealed that the algorithms used to screen and assess applicants could be influenced by …

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Breakthrough for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s research

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Researchers have discovered how to block cell death, marking an important first step towards slowing neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The ground-breaking discovery lays a foundation for care for degenerative conditions, which currently have no cure to stop their progression. Produced By: Calvin Lee Featured In Story: Professor Grant Dewson – the Walter …

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Sussan Ley elected as the first female opposition leader

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Sussan Ley has been elected as the first female leader of the federal Liberal Party, narrowly defeating Angus Taylor 29–25. Her victory comes at a time of division between the party’s moderate and conservative factions.   Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Professor Mark Kenny – The Australian National University and host of the …

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