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August 2021

Breakthrough

Heat tolerant COVID-19 vaccine

A ‘warm’ COVID-19 vaccine, suitable for locations lacking access to cold storage, is one step closer following an international collaboration. Our research has shown the vaccine is effective against all key virus variants.

Research

Discovery

Print your own medical parts using Flubber

Our scientists have invented an extraordinary new 3D printed silicone material. This tough, yet super soft, silicone resin can be used for 3D printing biomedical parts using an off-the-shelf 3D printer.

People

Meet the researcher

Dr Amy Parker

Meet Dr Amy Parker and see how she's helping make satellite data more accessible to Australian researchers. Amy’s research has spanned disaster risk reduction and response activities in Australia, Africa, Latin America, the Pacific and Asia.

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Extras

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Science explainer

Why get vaccinated? Our Health and Biosecurity Director, Dr Rob Grenfell, answers some of the common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.