NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA, NT, ACT, TAS
New South Wales
2019
- Eilnor Hortle, Centenary Institute
TB could be conquered by common painkillers, research reveals - Seyedfoad Taghizadeh, Macquarie University
Device makes electric vehicle charging a two-way street - Sara Morón, The University of Sydney
Ghostly traces of massive ancient river revealed - Laurence Luu, UNSW
Whooping cough is fighting back - David Arnold, Macquarie University
Stopping poaching by the numbers - Lindsay Parker, Macquarie University
Hunting molecules that signal pain - Anne Griebel, Western Sydney University
Tea trees crave water during hot and dry summer days
- Natalie Twine, CSIRO
- Joel Hoffman, University of New South Wales
- Laura Michie, University of Technology Sydney
- Greg Cohen, Western Sydney University
2018
- Mohsen Asadnia, Macquarie University
- Saliu Balogun, University of Tasmania
- Nicole Carnt, UNSW
- Paige Kelly, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies and Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre
Less nutritious diet on offer for Southern Ocean fish - Pegah Varamini, University of Sydney
- Annemarie Nadort, Macquarie University
Growing tumours on brain-like tissue for better therapies - Noushin Nasiri, Macquarie University
Fingertip-sized sensors to help prevent skin cancer - Iman Roohani, UNSW Sydney
- Laurence Wilson, CSIRO (Sydney)
Software to make CRISPR editing more predictable
2017
- Jessica Allen, University of Newcastle
- Yik Lung Chan, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research; University of Technology Sydney
Smoking while pregnant can impact your children’s health as an adult - Rona Chandrawati, The University of Sydney
Particles promise a better glaucoma treatment - Claire Henry, UNSW Sydney
Stopping the spread of ovarian cancer - Xufeng Lin, Charles Sturt University
Using camera fingerprints to catch cybercriminals - Juliano Morimoto, Macquarie University
- Amy Moss, The University of Sydney
Give chickens whole grain and feed 100 million people - Rebecca Poulos, UNSW Sydney
Stay sun safe for your DNA - Mohamed Tashani, National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance
Tweaking timing of vaccines could result in less jabs - Zhengyu Wen, The University of Sydney
Growing more food with less fertiliser
2016
- Katelyn Edge, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
Clear as Mud: Contaminated Sediments Toxic to Oysters - Kyle Ewart, The University of Sydney and the Australian Museum
Rapid and robust species identification of rhinoceros horn - Teagan Gale, UNSW
The Step-parent trap: Conflict in the mouse household - Sadia Mahboob, Macquarie University
Making a mark on early colorectal cancer detection - Lidia Matesic, ANSTO
Miniature plumbing fast-tracks radio-pharmaceutical development - Minal Menezes, Kids Research Institute, University of Sydney
Unravelling genetic disease mysteries – path to personalised medicine - Alex Patton, UNSW
Conductive Cardiac Patches: Mending broken hearts - Martin Ploschner, Macquarie University
Sculpturing light at the tip of a needle - Mark Polizzotto, UNSW
Immune system boost offers new HIV-related cancer hope - Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina, UNSW
Blood supply: the missing piece of the bioartificial organ puzzle - Edward Waters, The University of Notre Dame
Possums: furry friend or filthy foe? - Babak Sarrafpour, University of Sydney
Potential role for bite forces in tooth eruption - Michael Widjaja, University of Technology, Sydney
Employing cleavage as a distraction
2015
- Sabrina Beckman, UNSW
“Magic” crystals and microbes – making the most of biogas wells - Heba Al Khamici, University of Technology, Sydney
Gatekeeper proteins moonlighting as antioxidants - Si-Chong Chen, UNSW
Extinction of large animals damages a greater diversity of plant species than we thought - Trevor Chong, Macquarie University
Remembering what you didn’t have time to see - Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani, UNSW
Filtering the blood to keep cancer in check - Heba Khamis, UNSW
Interpreting the language of touch - Elizabeth Hinde, UNSW
Tracking the team that repairs DNA and prevents cancer - Natalie Lister, The University of Sydney
Saving your bacon: potassium rich foods can protect your blood vessels from salty meals - Robert Pfeifer, Macquarie University
Mexican wave for quantum computing - Jessica Stanley, UNSW
Planes won’t fly on batteries - Alex Thomson, University of Technology, Sydney
Yabbies are digging up our carbon stores
2014
- James Makinson, The University of Sydney
Interpretative dance coaxes bees into quick decisions on nest sites - Vince Polito, Macquarie University
Are you in control or are you just a robot? - Lydia Tong, University of Sydney
CSI Vets Close In On Animal Abusers
2013
- Angela Crean, University of New South Wales
The fastest sperm may not be best - Yee Lian Chew, University of Sydney
Worms reveal link between dementia gene and ageing - Robin Beck, The University of New South Wales
Tiny fossils link ‘old bastard’ marsupials to South America and Africa
2012
- Amanda Bauer, Australian Astronomical Observatory
Galaxies in the thick of it grow up fast
2011
- Emily Wong, The University of Sydney
Tammar wallaby’s clever immune tricks revealed - Stephen Redmond, The University of New South Wales
You’re going to fall over soon - Andrew Rodda, Monash University
Seeding the regrowth of nerves with tamarind - Morgan James, The University of Newcastle
2010
- Peter Domachuk, School of Physics, University of Sydney
Silk microchip for rapid medical testing - Rylie Green, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales
Electric plastics: Better bionic eyes and ears - Bridget Murphy, School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney
Aussie lizard reveals cancer secrets
2009
- Alex James, University of New South Wales
Bilbies bring new life to desert dunes - Nicholas Findanis, University of New South Wales
Octopus jets the key to greener flights: synthetic jets improve aerodynamics of aircraft
2008
- Sameer Alam, the University of New South Wales
Cleaner flights, smaller footprint - Elizabeth Clarke, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute
Child crash test dummies not crashworthy? - Daniel Falster, Macquarie University
Big babies and small families make evolutionary sense - Chendur Palaniappan, University of Western Sydney
Man tests own tears: New treatments to result
2007
- Anne Gaskett, Macquarie University
Australian orchids’ sneaky sex tricks: floral arms race seduces insects - Dhana Rao – University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Slime wars: bacteria harnessed to fight biofouling - Leslie Yeo, Monash University
Little ripples, big swirl
2006
- Mei Ying Boon, University of New South Wales
Brainwaves reveal disease and colour blindness - Deanna D’Alessandro, University of Sydney
Re-inventing nature for cheaper solar power - Kate Jeffrey, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
New research could PAC punch against arthritis - Craig O’Neill, Macquarie University
The life and death of diamonds - Simon Shun, University of New South Wales
Mercury Rising! Offices to stay cool and save dollars - Andrea Sosa Pintos, CSIRO Industrial Physic
Sound solution for soil pollution
2005
- Dr Caroline Lee, CSIRO Livestock, Cheswick
Sheep smarter than we think - Ian Salmon, Qantas Airways and University of New South Wales
Wings that sing - Sophia Tragoulias, PAREXEL
Not a dry eye in the house - Herbert Volk, CSIRO Petroleum
It’s life, but not as we know it - Fabiano Ximenes, Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Accounting
Wood, the local tip and climate change
2004
- Monique Binet, CSIRO’s Centre for Environmental Contaminants Research (CECR)
Hitchhiking pests - Sarah Chamberlain, Australian Centre for Astrobiology
Seeing Mars in a different light - Katrina Charles, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales
Watering with waste: Are we putting our children at risk? - Jennifer Clancy, Cancer Research Program at Garvan Institute
Are cancer cells just confused?
2003
- Janette Burgess, University of Sydney
Asthma linked to scar creating protein - Alan Earp, University of Technology, NSW
Sunlight illumination without using windows or skylights - Caroline Ford, University of NSW
Could breast cancer be caused by a virus? - Katharina Gaus, University of NSW
Seeing is believing – cellular communication centers in action - Peter Ha, University of Sydney
Cutting tools that last & last forever!!
2002
- Tim Baynes, UNSW
The ultimate magnetic camouflage to protect ships and submarines against magnetic detection by marine mines - Waleed Kadous, University of NSW
Computers are being taught deaf sign language - John Stehle, Hyder Consulting, NSW
A super flexible system that can beat any level of earthquake shaking - Gregg Suaning, University of Newcastle
From the bionic ear to the bionic eye
2001
- Dr Philip Bell, Macquarie University
Are we viruses? - Rob Brooks, University of New South Wales
What do females really see in a male (guppy)? - Dr Peter Johnson, University of Sydney
Asthma linked to more muscles in the airways - Jeremy O’Brien, University of New South Wales
Single atoms line up for quantum computer
2000
- Richard Harris , University of New South Wales
First study of shoulder reconstructions reveals new anatomy - Dietmar Muller, University of Sydney
The big rip: Antarctic split into two - Chris Wright, School of Physics, University College UNSW
Everyday molecules in space!
1999
- Amanda Gett, Centenary Institute Sydney
Cracking the immunological code - Chris Tinney, Anglo-Australian Observatory
Weather out of this world : the turbulent lives of brown dwarfs - Ben Wilson, Charles Sturt University
320 tonnes of acid spills into river
1998
- Lori Allen, University of NSW, Sydney
How are stars born? - Michael Drinkwater, University of NSW
Hidden galaxies in the local universe - Mark Gauci, Australian Environmental Flow Cytometry Group
Laser technology to revolutionize the detection of dangerous bugs like cryptosporidium in water - Nick Klomp, Charles Sturt University, Albury
High tech spy: hunting secret lives - Mike Manefield, University of NSW
Bacteria “talk” using chemical signals to prepare their attack on humans, animals and plants
Queensland
2019
- Julie Wixey, University of Queensland
Household drug may give small babies a better start to life - Antony McNamee, Griffith University
Improving life support by de-stressing blood cells - Mostafa Azghadi, James Cook University
Smart robot learns to detect and spray weeds - Alexander Mueller, University of Queensland
Developing safe and effective painkillers from tarantula venom - Shiwanthi Ranasinghe, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Tapeworm protein promises new cancer treatment - Louisa Parkinson, University of Queensland
Smashing avocados diseases with rapid tests - Toan Dinh, Griffith University
Saving lives on big mining rigs with new sensors - Nicholas Fletcher, University of Queensland
Smart nanoparticles on straight path to cure cancer - Magdalena Zych, University of Queensland
Better quantum computers with atomic clocks and quantum chickens - Joan Rohl, Queensland University of Technology
Putting an end to non-healing wounds - Michaela Blyton – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Queensland
Koalas health and diet shaped by their mother’s poo
2018
- Nathalie Bock, Queensland University of Technology
Growing mini prostate tumours in a dish - Mo Chen, Griffith University
Could nose cells treat spinal cord injuries? - Hannah Franklin, Griffith University
Harnessing the power of algae to trace water pollution hot-spots - Renee Gruber, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Enormous tides and coral reefs coexist - Heather Haines, Griffith University
Queensland’s Hoop and Bunya Pines reveal knowledge of past climate - Arutha Kulasinghe, Queensland University of Technology
A simple blood test provides personalised therapy for cancer patients. - Priya Martin, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Simple support guidelines keep doctors, therapists and nurses in the bush, delivering quality care - Farhana Matin, Queensland University of Technology
A new blood test may lead to more accurate detection of prostate cancer - Hoang-Phuong Phan, Griffith University
New low-cost super strong micro-sensors set to save lives - Claudio Pizzolato, Griffith University
Overcoming knee pain with the help of a digital twin - Shima Ziajahromi, Griffith University
Wastewater treatment plants release microplastics into the ocean
2017
- Teresa Ubide, The University of Queensland
Scientists peer into tiny crystal balls to predict volcanic eruptions - Annalena Wolff, Queensland University of Technology
Unlocking the wonders of nature’s nanostructures - Aurelien Forget, Queensland University of Technology
Edible seaweed creates 3D-printed mould to grow human cells - Martina Jelocnik, University of the Sunshine Coast
The Chlamydia spillover: infections in parrots, horses, humans… - Chantal Lanctot, Griffith University
What happens to toxic elements in tadpoles during metamorphosis? - Tessa Mazor, CSIRO
Protecting migratory sea turtles, on a budget - Chin Hong, Ooi Griffith University
Tiny 3D labs to replace petri dishes for growing human tissue - Shelley Roberts, Griffith University
Patients tracking their own nutrition shorten their hospital stays - Qilin Wang, Griffith University
Treating sewage smartly creates power - Nicholas Wu, The University of Queensland
The trouble with leaky frog skin: the deadly double jeopardy
2016
- Caitlin Brandenburg, The University of Queensland
Speaking pedometer to help stroke victims - Farhad Fatehi, CSIRO
New diabetes App to provide faster, more accurate and cheaper care for Australia’s 1.5 million+ sufferers - Brian Forde, The University of Queensland
Superbug’s complete genome mapped in bid to fight antibiotic resistance - Daniel Harvie, Griffith University, Recover Injury Research Centre
Training the brain to overcome pain - Amy Jones, Eskitis Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University
New drug to fight neglected tropical disease - Joanna Kristoffersen, University of the Sunshine Coast
Rapid diagnosis of Hendra virus - Leila Matindoost, The University of Queensland
World’s best virus set to replace world’s worst chemicals - Amanda Neilen, Griffith University
Defining what controls cow urine leaching into waterways - Sohinee Sarkar, Queensland University of Technology
Superbugs’ sticky fingers stopped in fight against antibiotic resistance - Eleanor Velasquez, Queensland University of Technology
Pumice rafting: a hitchhiker’s guide to marine biodiversity
2015
- Geoffrey Collins, James Cook University + Australian Institute of Marine Science
Barramundi may run low on oxygen, but aren’t out of breath - Jeremy Goldberg, James Cook University / CSIRO
What will make people act to save the Reef? - Carly Kenkel, The Australian Institute of Marine Science
Can corals cope with change? - Samantha Munroe, James Cook University
Blood reveals GBR sharks as homebodies - Yui Sato, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Could an ancient microoganism be killing our reefs? - Michael Sheridan, James Cook University
Don’t touch those berries—How safe is our packaged food? - Patrick Tucker, Central Queensland University
Fighting chronic kidney disease with high-intensity excercise - Phurpa Wangchuk, James Cook University
Himalayan plant extract a welcome relief for Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Sue-Ann Watson, James Cook University
Helping solar-powered animals fight changing oceans - Emma Gee Kee, Child Health Research Centre (Formerly QCMRI) and the University of Queensland
- Katarzyna Koziara, The University of Queensland
- Jia LI, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Sheng Li, Griffith University
- Porun Liu, Griffith University
- Indira Prasadam, Queensland University of Technology
- Linda Rehaume, The University of Queensland
- Adam Taylor, Griffith University
- Pegah Varamini, The University of Queensland
- Vera Weisbecker, The University of Queensland
2014
- Michael Smout, James Cook University
Worm spit heals then kills - Tim Brennan, AIBN, University of Queensland
Future fuels will come in orange flavour
2013
- Julie Lovisa, James Cook University
Building on mud: when can we start? - Lee Hickey, University of Queensland
Using genes to counter rust - Evan Stephens, University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Aussie algae fuel green oil hope
2012
- Anneline Padayachee, The University of Queensland
Whole black carrots reveal the key to gut health - Nicholas Surawski, Queensland University of Technology/CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences
Sustainable fuels throw up health concerns
2011
- Vijaya Singh, The University of Queensland
Designer roots to counter drought
2010
- Jennifer Firn, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems
Add fertiliser to fight weeds
2009
- James Elliott, The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health
Whiplash: who won’t get better. A new test reveals the problem cases - Michaela Partridge, The University of Queensland
Fool’s gold reveals the ancient evolution of life on earth - Nick Wade, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research/University of Queensland
How lobsters create their colours - Sherry Wu, Diamantina Institute, University of Queensland
One step closer to turning off cancer genes with gene-silencing
2008
- Tim Lucas, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
Does my asinina look big in these genes?
2007
- Scott Cummins, The University of Queensland
How sea slugs fall in love - Anita Thomas, The University of Queensland
2005
- Romina Rader, Rainforest CRC, James Cook University
Hunting mice in trees - Helena Bailes, University of Queensland
Sight for sore eyes: ancient fish see colour - Matt Gordon, Tropical Australian Stinger Research Unit, James Cook University
Study takes the sting out of tropical swimming - Dr Neville Young, University of Queensland
Strangling tumours in bid to halt cancer
2004
- Michael Harvey, University of Queensland
Let the light shine through - Angus Johnston, PhD Student Queensland
GeneBalls: a barcoding tool for DNA - Ken McGrath, University of Queensland
New genes mean cheaper, greener crops - Kirralee Rankine, James Cook University
Filling the hole on mine safety
2003
- JP Hobbs, James Cook University
Which sex is best?
2002
- Nicholas Hudson from University of Queensland
Aussie frogs dig down deep and muscle up - Matthew Hynd, University of Queensland
Brain cells of people with Alzheimer’s disease are being excited to death
2001
- Ben Mooney, CSIRO Marine Research
Illness traced to waxy fish
2000
- Stephanie Williams, Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane
New genes involved in colorectal cancer: on the slime trail
1999
- Lexa Grutter, University of Queensland
150 cleans a day keeps the parasites away - Scott Power, National Climate Centre, Bureau of Meteorology
Ocean unlocks more clues to Australia’s climate as El Nino goes walkabout - Gary Sheridan, The University of Queensland
Building environmentally friendly mountains in the outback - Tonia Woodberry, QIMR The Bancroft Centre
New vaccine concept applied to HIV vaccine
South Australia
2019
- Olivia Davies, Flinders University
- Jessica Bohorquez, University of Adelaide
Leaky water pipes found at high speed using AI - Dominic McAfee, University of Adelaide
Oysters respond to the sounds of healthy homes - Vikrant Minhas, University of Adelaid
Sugar found to boost lethal bacteria
- Mehwish Nasim, University of Adelaide and Data61 CSIRO Better emergency responses by removing social bots
- Nataliia Sergiienko, University of Adelaide
- Matteo Farina, Flinders University and University of South Australia Questions and humour the keys to social media success
- Ludivine Delon, University of South Australia
- Surita du Preez, University of Adelaide Detecting asthma in horses
2018
- Dhara Amin, Flinders University
Slipped discs: robot shows it’s not all bending and twisting - Robert Cope, University of Adelaide
Global transport presents biosecurity risks to Australia - Rebecca Lehmann, University of Adelaide
Rogue sugar to blame for neurodegenerative disorder - Amy Lewis, University of Adelaide
Engineering wheelchair gold - Renly Lim, University of South Australia
Using drama to fight malaria - Nicole Lovato, Flinders University
- Md Julker Nine, University of Adelaide
Superior noise control using graphene - Sivabaskari Pasupathy, University of Adelaide
Common drug minimises heart attack damage - Hayley Schultz, University of South Australia
Oily formulations for efficient oral medications - Anh Tran Tam Pham, Flinders University
Detect chronic kidney disease at home
2017
- Katharina Richter, The University of Adelaide
Starving superbugs, then poisoning them - Bhabananda Biswas, University of South Australia
Multi-tasking clays can clean up soil contamination - Jenna Crowe-Riddell, University of Adelaide
How do sea snakes find their mates? - Laura Eadie, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia - Laura Gell, Flinders University
Why do millions stop breathing during sleep? - Jiawen Li, The University of Adelaide
Tiny probe could see and take your temperature - Lewis Mitchell, University of Adelaide
Tracking the flu via tweets - Katherine Morel, Flinders University
Daisies offer a double boost for prostate cancer treatment - Kathryn Palasis, University of Adelaide
Switching chemo on and off to reduce side effects
2016
- Karen Best, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute
Fishing for a way to prevent allergy - Mona Awadalla, Flinders University
Genetic cause of small eyes found by Adelaide scientists - Eriita Jones, University of South Australia
A global map of surface materials on Mars - Anna Leonard, University of Adelaide
Take the pressure down: new targets for spinal trauma - Ramkrishna Nirola, University of South Australia
Green and Gold actually comes out more than that - Stephanie Plummer, University of Adelaide
Natural molecule helps brain heal itself after trauma - Malcolm Purdey, University of Adelaide
Sensors for Healthier Hearts and Babies - Stephanie Shepheard, Flinders University
Urine holds the key to Motor Neuron Disease - Hannah Wardill, University of Adelaide
TLR4: the new pain in the gut for cancer patients - Sharon Zivkovic, University of South Australia
Addressing societies most wicked problems with complexity science
2015
- Justin Chalker, Flinders University
Red to yellow, & toxic mercury is gone - Lachlan McLeay, SARDI (Aquatic Sciences)
Tern for the better in sardine health - Julie-Anne Fleet, University of South Australia
Not to be sniffed at! Nose spray offers pain relief during childbirth - Aidan Cousins, University of South Australia
Follow that tumour! Magnetic particles to track cancer - Marnie Winter, University of South Australia
Checking baby with a blood sample and a chip - Zlatko Kopecki, University of South Australia
Rare disease therapy will help everyone - Vicki Thomson, University of Adelaide
Trail of rat carcasses reveals human migration - Tullio Rossi, University of Adelaide
Baby fish lost in an acidified ocean - Ashleigh Paparella, University of Adelaide
Golden Staph tricked by vitamin mimic - Rebecca Sharp, University of South Australia
Bloody good idea: stopping clots saves cancer patients - Daniel Trewartha, University of Adelaide
To be is not enough: for mass, it’s interactions that count
2014
- Lisa Schafranek, SAHMRI
Cannibalistic cancer eats itself to survive treatment
2012
- Melissa Cantley, The University of Adelaide
Can your gums tell you if you will get arthritis? - Ataollah Nosrati, The University of South Australia/ The Ian Wark Research Institute
Stopping mineral processing from turning to jelly
2010
- Andrew Ward, South Australian Research and Development Institute
Waste is a waste: Pigs reduce the burden on the oceans - Jason Du, CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment
Ultrasound puts water back in the Murray Darling - Nasrin Ghouchi Eskandar, Ian Wark Research Institute, University of South Australia
Nano-sand to improve lotions and cosmetics
2009
- Craig Priest, University of South Australia
From separating blood to separating copper
2007
- Quinn Fitzgibbon, The University of Adelaide
Tuna research in 350-tonne waterbed - Mark McDonnell, The University of Adelaide
Random noise to improve bionic ears? - Cadence Minge, The University of Adelaide
Bad eggs – more casualties in the obesity epidemic - Tangerine Parker – The Australian Wine Research Institute
- Martin Sale – The University of Adelaide
Brains learn better at night - Edwina Sutton – The University of Adelaide
Female mice turn male with the help of a brain gene
2006
- Russell Brinkworth, University of Adelaide
Why can we see what our cameras can’t? Video cameras learn from insect eyes - Kate Selway, Continental Evolution Research Group, University of Adelaide
Surfing in Alice Springs - Renee Turner, University of Adelaide
Reducing the killing power of strokes
2005
- Timothy Nelson, Flinders University
Train on simulators not patients - Natalie Sinn, University of South Australia and CSIRO Nutrition
Fish oil helps attention deficit in children
2004
- Mark Hutchinson, University of Adelaide
Does our immune system control pain?
2003
- Wayne Piekarski, University of South Australia
Backpacking scientist rearranges the world using augmented reality
2002
- Joe Fabrizio, DSTO in South Australia
A smarter system of surveillance - Paris Goodsell, University of Adelaide
The best way to maintain rare species is to ensure neighbouring habitats are as close together as possible - Olivia Pallotta, Flinders University
Epidural simulator – anaesthetists can stop practising on orange’s
2001
- Justin Coombs, Flinders University
Super “bug” protects Australia’s wheat
2000
- David Bruce, University of South Australia
Predicting salinity onslaught - Dr Yasmin Edwards, Adelaide University
Why don’t we breathe ourselves to death - Rachel Melland , University of Adelaide
Fire destroys weed and saves biodiversity - Daniel Solomon, Defence Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO), Adelaide
Meteor echoes used to improve Jindalee radar performance
1999
- Janet Bryan, CSIRO, Human Nutrition
Speedy thought may mean better memory for adults - Sherry Randhawa, Flinders University SA
A “gut” feeling of how your intestine works - Robyn Wallace, Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Genes and Epilepsy: How do they “fit’?
1998
- Helen Braithwaite, The Flinders University of South Australia
Conflict: what tactics should police avoid when attempting to defuse a conflict?
Victoria
2019
- Dale Robinson, The University of Melbourne
Minimising severe injury from blast events on military vehicles - Adam Culvenor, La Trobe University
For knee injuries, surgery may not be the best option - Blanca del Rosal Rabes, Swinburn University of Technology
Brain temperature can now be measured using light - Behzad Nematollahi, Swinburne University
Bendable, safe, long-lasting and green cement-free concrete - Susan Christo, The Peter Doherty Institute & The University of Melbourne
One step closer to understanding cancer-fighting immune cells - Mahdokht Shaibani, Monash University
Cheaper, more efficient lithium sulfur battery outperforms current electric car battery fourfold - Dwan Price, Deakin University
Peanut Allergy: a pain in the guts - Lauren Lawson, La Trobe Univcersity
Family matters in autism outcomes - Shwathy Ramesan, RMIT
Researchers use sound to deliver drugs - Sean Docking, La Trobe
- Lisseth Burbano-Portilla, University of Melbourne/Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
2018
- Andrew Ang
New coating cuts barnacle build-up to keep ships at sea longer - Marco Capelli, RMIT University
Using diamonds to watch brains at work - Andrew Casey, Monash University
The stars that should not exist - Amanda Franklin, EPA Victoria
Tattooed mantis shrimp shed light on powerful battles - Lauren Macreadie, CSIRO
Porous materials to revolutionise oxygen therapies - Michela Mariani, The University of Melbourne
Tasmania hosts threatened ancient cultural landscapes - Matias Maturana, The University of Melbourne
Diamond implants could control epileptic seizures - Reza Razzaghi, Monash University
Fixing blackouts faster by going back in time - Joseph J. Richardson, University of Melbourne
Could bionic plants clean up the planet? - Lincoln Tracy, Monash University
Naturally occurring hormone alters perception of pain
2017
- Deepti Aggarwal, University of Melbourne, Australia
Smart socks help physiotherapists treat patients remotely - Elizabeth Christie, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Testing for ovarian cancer chemotherapy resistance - Claire Foldi, Monash University
Boosting the brain’s reward system to treat anorexia - Priscilla Johnston, CSIRO
Sprayable soil cover to save farmers water - Jake Martin, Monash University
A wee problem: drugs from our urine are making fish less afraid of predators - Erin McGillick, Monash University/Hudson Institute of Medical Research
The light helping newborns breathe - Cara Timpani, Victoria University
Archived drug helps prevent Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy muscle loss in mice - Priyanka Reddy, La Trobe University and Agriculture Victoria
Early test for grass toxins to save animals, time and money - Muhammad Munir Sadiq, Monash University
Sponges to release CO2 where it’s needed - Pakorn Poksawat, RMIT University
Drones that learn to fly in windy conditions
2016
- Berkay Ozcelik, University of Melbourne, CSIRO
Curing blindness by repairing corneas with invisible films - Kathleen Beggs, Deakin University
Heating carbon fibre in the microwave - George Chen, The University of Melbourne
Turning wasted whey into food - Eric Pui Fung Chow, Alfred Health
HPV infection reduction in young men - Enrico Della Gaspera, RMIT University
Making cheaper electronics with a flash of light - Muhammad Awais Javed, Swinburne University of Technology
Tasty food stops bacteria from eating metal - Yugeesh Lankadeva, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
A novel tool to predict septic kidney damage - Han Lin, Swinburne University of Technology
Fast-charging, everlasting battery power from graphene - Chun Hin Ng, Monash University
Plastic ‘leaves’ turn water into fuel - Jaclyn Pearson, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne
Never say die: sneaky, sweet talking bacteria - Samuel Skinner, The University of Melbourne
More water, less sludge - Amy Winship, Hudson Institute of Medical Research
A new and better treatment for uterine cancer
2015
- Ye Chen, Swinburne University of Technology
Dangerous liaisons – keeping the right distance important for immune cell surveillance - Alexander Davenport, Peter Mac Cancer Centre
Serial killers for cancer - Daniel Drumm, RMIT University
How are soccer balls improving solar cells? - Hosna Tashakkori, The University of Melbourne
3D mapping for indoor disaster management - Fatemeh Malekipour, The University of Melbourne
Young athletes, old joints - Sahar Naghashian, Deakin University
New materials can drive us into a changeable future - Philipp Reineck, RMIT University
Using nano-flashlights to see inside our cells - Ebonie Rio, Monash University
Brain training to give tendon pain the boot - Marta Rubio Martinez, CSIRO
“Game changing” crystals will clean our air - Adrian Lai, The University of Melbourne
Achilles heel putting the spring in your step
2014
- James Aridas, Monash University
Jetlag skin patch may prevent brain damage in newborns - Linden Servinis, Deakin University
Cars can be lighter, faster, stronger – but they need more arms
2013
- Hossein Mokhtarzadeh, The University of Melbourne
How ankles can save footballers’ knees - Alexe Bojovschi, RMIT University
Electric fishes spark safer power line technology - Meng (Wai) Woo, Monash University
Mixing drugs and alcohol for better asthma inhalers
2012
- Carolina Tallon, The University of Melbourne/Defence Materials Technology Centre
In London for dinner—with an Australian ceramic rocket - Marit Kramski, The University of Melbourne
Milk that protects against HIV - Nirajan Shiwakoti, Monash University
Ants predict human behaviour in an emergency
2011
- Prasanth Divakaran, The University of Melbourne/The Bureau of Meteorology
How ocean arteries carry life across the Indian Ocean - Lina Happo, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research
Match your treatment to your cancer? - Lachlan Gray, Monash University/The Burnet Institute
Understanding the link between HIV and dementia - Brandon MacDonald, CSIRO’s Future Manufacturing Flagship/The University of Melbourne’s Bio21 Institute
Printing solar cells - Frank Will, Deakin University
Waste heat slashes fuel consumption - Louise van der Werff, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering/Monash University
A smart bandage reveals healing
2010
- Andrew Dowdy, Bureau of Meteorology
Wind – the key factor for dangerous bushfire weather - Dave Ackland, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne
Join reversal eases arthritis - Bianca van Lierop, School of Chemistry, Monash University
Insulin that doesn’t need a fridge or a needle - David Floyd, Anglo-Australian Observatory /The University of Melbourne
How do black holes eat? - Colin Scholes, CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
Cling wrap captures CO2 - Julien Ridoux, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Melbourne
As good as an atomic clock - Jacek Jasieniak, CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Print your own lasers, lights and TV screens
2009
- Evan Kidd, La Trobe University
Imaginary friends, real benefits - Sophie Bestley, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research
Dinner for tuna: tracking tuna dining habits across the Indian Ocean - Sarah Everitt, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Monash University
Is your treatment working? Cancer scanner pinpoints dividing lung cancer cells - Fiona Hogan, Deakin University
Owl CSI: feathers and DNA reveal night secrets - Pippa Kay, Deakin University
- Emma Ryan-Weber, Swinburne University of Technology
Not enough carbon to light the early Universe - Lu Sun, Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation , Deakin University (UV Protection of Textiles with Nano Zinc Oxide) was selected but was unable to participate due to ill-health
2008
- Susan Angus, UNSW/University of Melbourne
Silicon back in the race for quantum computers - Andrew Briggs, University of Melbourne
Bone breaking tests - Catia Domingues, CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship
Ocean warming on the rise - Jennifer Koplin, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Soy milk shouldn’t put you off. - Louisa Ludbrook, Prince Henry’s Institute
Clue to anti-male gene action: an extra gene can stop boys being boys - Janine Muller, CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory
The future of foot-and-mouth disease control: new test makes vaccines an option
2007
- Natalie Borg, Monash University
Fats trigger immune defence - Jacqueline Burgess, La Trobe University
The Scent of worms: first steps to a machine to smell parasites in sheep poo - Christina Hall, The University of Melbourne
- Sandra Iuliano-Burns, The University of Melbourne / Austin Health
An Antarctic winter test for Vitamin D - Tu’uhevaha Kaitu’u-Lino, Prince Henry’s Institute of Medical Research
Women’s business reveals path to scar-free healing
2006
- Paul Cribb, The Exercise Metabolism Unit, Victoria University
More muscle, less body fat without dieting - Raymond Dagastine, University of Melbourne, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
More to droplets than meets the eye - Natalie Hannan Prince Henry’s Institute of Medical Research
How does an embryo find its way? - Kristian Jones, Monash University
Fighting septic shock - Jenny Martin, University of Melbourne
Promiscuous possums
2005
- Tom Karagiannis, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Smart bomb for cancer therapy - Mark Quigley, University of Melbourne
Did the earth move for you?
2004
- Graham Brodie, Australian CRC for Wood Innovations
Microwaving trees speeds up coffee table production - Jocelyn Evans, Melbourne University’s Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation (CCMC)
The fine art of stripping - Kirsten Parris, Deakin University
Frog sex in the city – tree frogs defy urban trend - Marie Pirotta, Melbourne GP and PhD student
Yoghurt won’t stop thrush
2003
- Adrian Dyer, La Trobe University
The significance of colour vision for bees - Bryan Fry, University of Melbourne
Ancient venom - Mick Moylan, University of Melbourne
Pollution’s sweet solution - Gideon Rosenbaum, Monash University
Migration of Mediterranean mountain ranges - Joanne Santini, La Trobe University
Appetite for arsenic
2002
- Grant Drummond, the Howard Florey Institute
Blood clots, heart attack and stroke - Malte Ebach, University of Melbourne
Are mass extinctions caused by asteroids, or the slow movement of continents - Josephine Forbes, the Baker Medical Research Institute
Common blood pressure therapy slows aging in diabetics - Georgina Kelly, Deakin University
Super steel lightens the load - Danielle Marotti, AgResearch New Zealand
Cows are fussy eaters too - Cathy Trott, University of Melbourne
What is dark matter and what role does it play in the universe? - Sarah Wilson, Melbourne University
The secret sex life of seaweed revealed
2001
- Dr Jason Beringer, Monash
Arctic plants warm up the earth - Dr Jennifer Callaway, Monash University
New stroke drug minimises brain damage - Matthew Jeffrey, Monash University
More gold less cyanide - Simon Lewis, Deakin University
Is it heroin or is it like flour - Erica Sloan, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
On the trail of breast cancer’s spread to bones
2000
- Camilla Brockett, Monash University
A new strategy for preventing hamstring strains - Jannene McBride, Monash University, Melbourne
Undersea volcanos unlock secrets of rich ore deposits - Melita Keywood, CSIRO Atmospheric Research, Melbourne
Air pollution : size counts - Paul Thomas, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Mutant mouse reveals key to brain disorder - Dennis Velakoulis, Mental Health Research Institute, Murdoch Institute, Melbourne
Brain changes occur during the onset of schizophrenia
1999
- Edmond Lascaris, Swinburne University of Technology
Mean green recycling machine
1998
- Jeff Boyle, CRC for Vaccine Technology
A new generation of vaccines is closer - Roderick Brown, La Trobe University
How does the Earth’s surface evolve? - Miodrag Dodic, Howard Florey Institute
High blood may have been programmed by events which occurred before the individual was born - Penny Fisher, Agriculture Victoria
All systems are glow in vertebrate pest control - Erol Harvey, Industrial Research Institute Swinburne University
Revolutionary new laser projection micromachining methods. - Lorraine Robb, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
New insight into the cause of female infertility - Johan van Jaarsveld, University of Melbourne
Ancient Technology Could Solve Modern Environmental Problems
Western Australia
2019
- Akila Rekima, University of Western Australia.
New clues for allergy prevention by breast milk - Sophie Cross, Curtin University
Goannas return to mine sites - Alba Arteaga Claramunt, University of Western Australia.
Faecal pellets and food remains reveal what ghost bats eat in the Pilbara - Karina Khambatta, Curtin University
Is that plant healthy? - Charlotte Birkmanis, University of Western Australia.
Redrawing the lines of our marine parks for sharks - Kan Wang, Curtin University
- Vanessa Brown, University of Western Australia
- Calum Watt, Murdoch University
- Charlotte Sobey, CSIRO
- Kan Wang, Curtin University
- Dayna Cenin, MC/University of Western Australia
2018
- Amanda Barbosa, Murdoch University
Hidden koala blood parasites offer new clue for their illness - Adam Cross, Curtin University
Meat-eating plants need carefully managed fire to survive - Benjamin McKinley, Curtin University
Moon to reveal secrets of the Universe - Myles Murphy, University of Notre Dame Australia
Simple ‘speed read’ app can identify concussion in football - Simone Pedrini, Curtin University
Sharing the secret of designer seeds to improve native restoration - Ted Polglaze, University of Western Australia
Hard work in team sports—there’s more to it than how far you run - Sam Salman, University of Western Australia
Kid-friendly chocolate formula helps the medicine go down - Lauren Svejcar, Murdoch University
What’s the right pattern for plant restoration? - Susan Whiteley, Kings Park Science and the University of Western Australia
Freezing plants for the future - Wenhua Zhao. University of Western Australia
Modelling to keep offshore operations safe
2017
- Tracey Kreplins, Murdoch University
- Erin Kelty, The University of Western Australia
Helping heroin users have healthier babies - Christabel Khoo, Curtin University of Technology
Tongues give clues to snake sex secrets - Michelle Olaithe, University of Western Australia
- Sarah Sapsford, Murdoch University
- Georgina Sauzier, Curtin University
Detecting forged handwriting with light and statistics - Kimberley Wang, Telethon Kids Institute
Small babies and asthma in later life - Amanda Timler, University of Notre Dame
Who am I? How our perceived sporting ability influences our identity - Carol Wang, Edith Cowan University
- Sajni Gudka, University of Western Australia
2016
- Favil Singh, Edith Cowan University
Benefits of exercise done before prostate cancer surgery - Lucy Forman, Curtin University
Subtle Secrets of the Solar System - Bonnie Furzer, University of Western Australia
Strength and hyper mobility in children - Tegan Grace, The University of Notre Dame
Maternal hypertension and preeclampsia affect longitudinal motor development - Christine Groom, University of Western Australia
Community of Perth can help save Carnaby’s Cockatoo - Diego Milani, The University of Notre Dame
Neuroprotective properties of poly-arginine peptides - Charlotte Oskam, Murdoch University
The Hidden Bacterial World in Australian Ticks - Alison Ritchie, Curtin University
Pollinators are vital for reconnecting Perth’s threatened woodlands - Erica Suosaari, Bush Heritage Australia
Stromatolite Provinces of Hamelin Pool
2015
- Julie Ardley, Murdoch University
Bacteria to make the desert bloom - Zoe Richards, Western Australian Museum
Kimberley corals are true Aussie battlers - Hezekiah Babatunde, Edith Cowan University
What plant is that? – There’s an app for that - Bruno Buzatto, University of Western Australia
Strong frogs win the fight, but not the mating game - Sofie De Meyer, Murdoch University
Greener pastures for Australian sheep industry - Paola Chivers, University of Notre Dame, Australia
Tackling clumsiness may help improve bone health - Amir Karton, University of Western Australia
2D carbon set to speed up our smartphones - Stephanie Godfrey, Murdoch University
Social networking for lizards – when neighbours don’t become good friends - Joyce Ong, University of Western Australia
Mangrove Jack is all ears for warming oceans - Claire Ross, University of Western Australia
Rottnest Island: a safe-haven for tropical coral
2014
- Prue Cormie, Edith Cowan University
Prostate cancer survivors can improve their sex life at the gym - Francis Torres, University of Western Australia
A ‘tango’ between light and mirrors could help find signs of life on Mars, and identify minerals and water deposits here on Earth
2013
- Ruth Thornton, University of Western Australia
Sticky ear mystery solved
2012
- Aaron Stewart, CSIRO
Six-legged miners strike gold
2011
- Regina Belski, The University of Western Australia
A little lupin improves the bread of life - Barbara Wueringer, The University of Western Australia/The University of Queensland
Samurai of the sea
2010
- Naomi McSweeney, School of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Western Australia
Bacteria munch up alumina impurities
2009
- Fred Jourdan, Curtin University of Technology
Ancient eruptions warn of climate change and mass extinctions
2008
- Alasdair Dempsey, The University of Western Australia: Change your sidestep, save your knee
2006
- Emma Bartle, Centre for Forensic Science, The University of Western Australia
Taking the bull out of the china shop
2004
- Chris Clemente, University of Western Australia
The sport of lizards - Juliet Wege, Department of Conservation and Land Management (WA)
Locating the trigger to conservation
2001
- Donna Ramsey, The University of Western Australia
More mums can breast feed successfully - Kristen Warren, Murdoch University in WA
Saving orang-utans
2000
- Ben van Aarssen, Curtin University of Technology
Fossil molecules talk about the weather - Mathew Devenish, Curtin University of Technology, Perth
Researchers abandon human-like robots
1999
- Myra Keep, University of Western Australia
Making mountains: the wonderful world of plate collision
1998
- Louis Moresi, CSIRO Exploration and Mining
Geologists fascinated by the scum of the earth
Northern Territory
2019
- Cara Penton, Charles Darwin University Protecting Tiwi wildlife is a hollow argument
- Rebecca Rogers, Charles Darwin University
Bird conservation is literally on the radar
2012
- Emma Woodward, CSIRO Tropical Rivers and Coastal Knowledge
Crocodile eggs measure river health
2011
- Anna Richards, CSIRO
Fire, carbon capture and the NT
2001
- Ben Hoffman, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems in Darwin
Healthy ants , healthy environment
Australian Capital Territory
2018
- Rachel Badlan, UNSW Canberra
The shape of a perfect storm: saving lives by predicting firestorms - Kiara Bruggeman, Australian National University
‘Trojan Horse’ to sneak medicine into brain after stroke - Benjamin Holman, NSW Department of Primary Industries
The colour of acceptable beef - Vi Kie Soo, Australian National University
Newer, lighter cars less recyclable - Dean Picone, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania
Smarter measure of blood pressure to cut heart risk - Jiefei Wang, UNSW Canberra Trusted Autonomy Group
Autonomous drones that can ‘see’ and fly intelligently - Zeyu Xiao, National Wine and Grape Industry Centre, Charles Sturt University
Wine science: grapes could suffocate in dry spells
2014
- Niraj Lal, Australian National University
Making solar panels better with Buddhist singing bowls
2012
- Olivia Metcalf, The Australian National University
Video gaming addiction can control your thoughts
2011
- Charis Teh, The John Curtin School of Medical Research
Multi-layered armour protects body against immune failure - Daniel Bayliss, The Australian National University
A planet going the wrong way
2009
- Alexandra Post, Geoscience Australia
Life beneath the sheets: 9000 years in the dark
2008
- Chris Fulton, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
Fin tips reveal the secret of underwater flight: Ten times faster than an Olympic swimmer - Maarten Kole, Australian National University
How brains go from digital to analogue - Nick Robins, Australian National University
Turning on the atom laser
2003
- Nerilie Abram, Australian National University
Fire – the new threat to coral reefs - Adrian Liston, Australian National University
New gene ‘Aire’ able to prevent diabetes - Ulrike Mathesius, Australian National University
Plants listen in on microbe Morse
2001
- Dr Graham Logan , GSO – Geoscience Australia
Fossil molecules help detect ET - Surendran Mahalingam and Dr Brett Lidbury firstly, John Curtin School of Medical Research (Australian National University)
Ross River virus tricks immune system
1999
- Paul Francis, Australia National University
Black Holes are Pink - Dr Keith Sircomb, Visiting Fellow, Geological Survey of Canada
Antarctica on the Gold Coast
1998
- Brad Pillans, CRC for Landscape Evolution and Mineral Exploration
Soil development at snails’ pace: a pioneering study of soil formation in north Queensland
Tasmania
2014
- Nick Roden, University of Tasmania and CSIRO
Acid oceans and a symphony
2013
- Aliaa Shallan, The University of Tasmania
Monitoring drugs at home, not the hospital
2012
- Nicole Kirchhoff, The University of Tasmania
Offshore fish farming produces bigger, healthier tuna
2010
- Natalia Galin, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science, University of Tasmania
Measuring the climate on ice
2006
- Matthew Miller, University of Tasmania and CSIRO Food Futures
Patterson’s curse may be a saving grace for salmon
2004
- Karin Beaumont, University of Tasmania
Global climate change: a load of poo?
2003
- Roger Chung, University of Tasmania
Cure for brain injury – close at hand?
2000
- Stuart Newman, School of Zoology, University of Tasmania Hobart TAS
Cunning crustaceans beat ozone hole
1998
- Menna Jones, University of Tasmania
Australia’s Serengeti: Clash of the Marsupial Carnivores - Tas van Ommen, Australian Antarctic Division, Tasmania
A 1.2 kilometre deep ice core from Antarctica could tell us if our summers and winters are really getting warmer
Fresh Science is on hold for 2022. We will be back in 2023.