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Why Aren’t Melbourne’s COVID-19 Case Numbers Going Down, Even After Lockdown?
Fourteen days after Melbourne was put back into lockdown, the latest daily tally of 484 new cases in Victoria makes for dispiriting reading. Why have the numbers stubbornly refused to go down, despite Melburnians being confined to their homes for all but non-essential trips? The first lockdown, imposed nationwide in March and April, was largely…
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DIY Labs Will Spur Inventions After the Coronavirus Pandemic
Do-it-yourself (DIY) and at-home labs gained popularity through movies and TV shows like Breaking Bad. DIY labs are increasingly influential and may change lives — the OpenInsulin project, for example, is looking for DIY ways to produce insulin and reduce its price to US$7 ($10) from US$300 ($420). This impact will likely become even more…
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Qantas Just Sent its Last Boeing 747 into Retirement, Signalling the End of an Era for the Iconic Planes
Australia’s largest airline is officially through with the iconic Boeing 747, after sending the last one halfway around the world. At 2 pm on Wednesday Qantas sent its last one packing on its final flight from Sydney, headed to Los Angeles with a full cargo of freight. CEO Alan Joyce said the retirement marked the…
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Coronavirus Report: The Projects Bidding to Win the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
The race is on to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. There are now more than 140 vaccines being tested around the world, according to the World Health Organisation. Australian researchers are leading several major clinical trials that might help bring an end to the deadly disease. We asked the lead investigators of trials around Australia…