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Science Exchange provides you with a round-up of the latest advances in science and technology being made in Queensland. Here you will find feature articles, news stories and media releases from the State's universities, research institutes and government agencies. You can also get to know Queensland's scientists and discover science events being held.

  • Feature articles
    Articles on Queensland science and technology
  • News
    News stories and media releases encompassing the areas of health and medical, environment and nature, food and agriculture, ICT and multimedia, aviation, defence and space, manufacturing and design, and mining and energy.
  • Profiles
    Meet Queensland's scientists and learn about their exciting work.
  • Events
    Find science and technology events being held in Queensland, nationally and overseas.
Louis Pasteur, rabbits and literary awards

Feature article

Winner of the Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Science Writing, Stephen Dando-Collins and his constant companion, researcher and wife of 27 years, Louise, have amazed Australia's scientific world.

Already an acclaimed international author of historical books, Dando-Collins' winning tome Pasteur's Gambit is the true and previously murky story of Louis Pasteur's failed attempt to win a government competition to eradicate rabbits in Australia. read more...

Last updated 23 October 2009

Events

Cutting-edge science professional learning days
30 November 2009 and 1 December 2009
Griffith University, Nathan and Gold Coast campuses

Australia-China Futures Dialogues - 2009 Leader's Lecture
1 December 2009
The Honourable Mr Bob Hawke, AC
Charting a Common Future: Australia, China and the Region Beyond 2020. 

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Do you have a great story idea? To mark the launch of this website we're running a competition to find out what science makes you buzz.

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Profile

Mandyam Srinivasan
Head of Sensory and Visual Neuroscience, Queensland Brain Institute

For many of us, the humble honey bee is no cause for wonder - we see them flitting among the flowers, avoid getting stung by them, but otherwise do not give them another passing thought.

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