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Watch now: Prof Volker Hessel on the future of precious metals asteroid mining and extraction

Professor Volker Hessel, Deputy Dean (Research), shares his view of the current state of asteroid extraction technology in this first episode on the subject of asteroid mining with The Goldcast.

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Research shows potential of gene editing in barley

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine researcher Associate Professor Matthew Tucker.

Plant scientists show potential to rapidly improve barley grain quality through CRISPR genetic tool.

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Climate change may eliminate world’s largest lizard

Komodo dragon by Achmad Ariefiandy, Komodo Survival Program

The Komodo dragon could be driven to extinction by climate change unless significant measures to intervene are taken soon.

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Food scientist is advisor on plant-based meat

Professor Martin Cole

Internationally recognised food scientist joins Australian plant-based meat startup v2food as its new chief scientific advisor.

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Which winegrape varieties are grown where?

Book cover - Which Winegrape Varieties are Grown Where?

New published book will help winegrape growers better navigate future global markets and the impacts of climate change.

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PBA-FM Radio seeking app developers

PBA-FM Radio is looking for a small team of app developers to design and build an app for the radio station. Applications close 18 September.

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GradConnection Top100 Future Leader Competition

The annual Top100 Awards recognise top employers, universities and university students across Australia. Applications close 28 September.

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KPMG Foundations Program

Foundations Week will run from 19 – 22 October to give students the opportunity to immerse themselves into the world of KPMG. Applications close Friday 25 September.

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Uncovering the science of Indigenous fermentation

Collecting sap from Tasmanian Cider gums

Wine scientists discover the complex microbial communities associated with the natural fermentation of sap from the iconic Tasmanian cider gum

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Forensic chemistry used to combat illegal wildlife trade

Ms Katherine Hill is analysing a red-eared slider turtle shell sample as part of her studies to further develop this new forensics chemistry technique (image supplied Katherine Hill)

Illegal wildlife trade is a major concern in Australia, now scientists have validated a new technique that detects where an alien species has come from.

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