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Rebecca Blackburn

Science Journalist and Author

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Month: July 2017

Getting robots to do our dirty work

Not so long ago robots were science fiction. Today, they are rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives. From … More

Engineering, robotics

Sharpening vision in bionic eyes

Bionic eyes are being brought into sharper focus thanks to a PhD student at The University of Melbourne. Kerry Halupka, … More

bionic eyes, innovation

Robotic arm to help stroke patients regain movement

A robotic arm is the key to a radical new stroke treatment, helping patients regain upper body movement. Associate Professors … More

assistive technology, robotics, stroke

Using stars to overpower superbugs

A star-shaped polymer is being harnessed by a University of Melbourne team to kill superbugs. Professor Greg Qiao and his … More

antibiotic resistance, antibiotics, bacterial science

Indigenous rangers see turtles on the come back trail in Cape York

Indigenous rangers are counting their turtle hatchlings on Cape York. Today, 74 percent of turtle hatchings survive compared to five … More

biodiversity, Cape York, environment, feral pigs, goannas, indigenous rangers, marine turtles, sea turtles, turtle eggs, turtles

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