Catalyst - April 2008
Message from the Premier
Not so long ago it was commonly thought that our best and brightest had to leave Queensland if they were to be a part of world-class science, engineering and the arts.
Bird flu breakthrough
Queensland researchers have developed a technique to crack the code of bird flu in a fast-paced bid to prevent a human pandemic like the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918.
Seven million litre water tank attracts US blockbusters
The biggest thing in US blockbuster Fool’s Gold isn’t Matthew McConaughey or Kate Hudson - it’s the seven million litre water tank used to film the movie’s action-packed underwater scenes.
New headquarters for Queensland Brain Institute
The $63 million Queensland Brain Institute’s new headquarters at The University of Queensland’s
St Lucia campus, officially opened by Premier Anna Bligh in November, place the state at the forefront of neuroscience, the study of the brain.
Queensland's ethanol research coup
The world’s largest agribusiness company, Swiss-based Syngenta, has chosen Queensland University of Technology (QUT) as its international partner in the commercial development of a sugar cane-based ethanol industry.
Cloud science research investigates cloud seeding
A world first cloud science research program has just begun in South East Queensland, which includes a detailed examination of the effectiveness of cloud seeding.
Aboriginal artists wow international art lovers
The artworks of the Lockhart River Gang, a collective of 24 artists from the remote community in Far North Queensland, are spearheading reflection on worldwide contemporary Indigenous culture.
Innovative building product set to revolutionise building industry
The creators of an innovative new building product, MonkeyBar, aren’t playing around when it comes to the construction industry.
Queensland chickpea industry expands Indian cuisine
Indian cuisine lovers are enjoying the benefits of the new giant Queensland-bred chickpea variety ‘Kyabra’.
Last reviewed 16 June 2008
