Text: Snapshot, Science news highlights

01 Breakthrough

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SARS-CoV-2 can survive 28 days on your mobile

Our COVID-19 research provides new insights into the length of time SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can survive on surfaces including on your phone and money.

02 Research

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The future of waste management

With 67 million of tonnes of waste made by Australians each year, trust between the waste industry and community is critical to implement new sustainable solutions.

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COVID-19 VACCINES AND THE G-STRAIN

Many COVID-19 vaccines in development were created with the original ‘D-strain’ of the virus but the dominant strain is now the ‘G-strain.’ We’ve found vaccines should still work.

03 Discoveries

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04 People

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Celebrating our Eureka finalists

Two of our research teams have been named as finalists in this year's Eureka Prizes for their work with Indigenous communities.

JOBS

Engineering energy

We’re looking for an Energy Resources Engineer to lead the conception, design, planning and execution of research projects in natural gas, biogas and hydrogen. Located in Melbourne.

Indigenous Science and Engagement

Help us tackle national challenges prioritised by Indigenous Australia by developing and establishing our new Indigenous Science and Engagement (ISE) program. Multiple locations available.

05 Participate

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Healthcare Forum

We’re presenting a free Cutting Edge Science and Engineering Symposium with the Australian digital health research and industry network.

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Creative classrooms

Learn how to establish and maintain a culture of inquiry in your teaching with CREST  professional learning. Join our free online workshop.

Extras

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