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We are excited to announce the publication of the 2025 Program Schedule! To view the complete list of available programs, see https://t.co/IUIUJnKSw5

For additional information and registration, contact us at [email protected]

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Celebrating their 90th birthday, these triplets could be the oldest triplets in Australia and possibly the world. You won't believe what they say is their secret to longevity!

https://t.co/AxWP7HDhea

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Why do two Sydney streets (who are geographically so close to one another) have such a large temperature variation?

https://t.co/yPEue0qZLc

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Australian scientists have developed technology which they say is capable of recycling ALL types of plastics.

https://t.co/2YRNAx89sU

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Zero Privacy!

The largest animal on earth excreted up to 200L of faeces; and it was all captured on camera!!

https://t.co/QfNE5HTeDC

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Two people have been diagnosed with the Pneumonic Plague in Beijing.

https://t.co/0w2qplW1iO

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Legionella bacteria has been detected in a Perth Hospital.

https://t.co/Y8Lv7hEcwZ

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Australia has banned the use and importation of asbestos. However in Indonesia, it's a very different story. Indonesia is the second biggest asbestos importer in the world, after India.

https://t.co/n7dYXy3oOX

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Irukandji jellyfish are small enough to move through stinger nets, making it hard to prevent them from moving into swimming waters. Scientists are studying their complicated life cycle, with the aim of finding a way of preventing people being stung.

https://t.co/nzKewxKHvr

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PTA will be attending the Australasian Laboratory Management Conference in Sydney from Monday 11 November through to Wednesday 13 November 2019.

Please come by PTA's booth and say hello!

https://t.co/dIJeWwhIhA

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Did you know that the original colour of a tomato is said to be orange? The orange tomato boasts many health benefits and is set to make a comeback.

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PTA is proud to announce that it will be present at a booth at the Australian Laboratory Management Conference, Sydney from 11-13 November 2019.

Further information can be found via the following link:
https://t.co/JkNfuLWojq

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INCREASING SAFETY IN THE MINES

CSIRO engineers have developed "intelligent mining" in the form of a 3D laser scanning device.

https://t.co/c5R6xoHYLl

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Amazing images captured by entrants in the Small World Photomicrography Competition.

This image is of a male mosquito's face.

https://t.co/wX0Pf4BjZM

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Flying Foxes are experiencing a food shortage, which is causing them to take residence in unusual places on the NSW mid-north coast.

https://t.co/fizM5jWA8N

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Stethoscopes could become obsolete!

A new handheld device which is capable of bringing ultrasound technology to a patient's bedside is now in Australia.

https://t.co/Yl0xuxHkvy

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How on prehistoric earth, did dinosaurs prevent themselves from overheating?!!

https://t.co/9RYKVEK67Z

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Multiple Bins

Victoria is rethinking it's approach to recycling..

https://t.co/o3xMzG8Z7X

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The 2019 Prime Minister's Prize for Science has been awarded.

https://t.co/bI9eHie4dk

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When exercising, is it crucial to do "warm up" and "warm down" exercises/stretches?

https://t.co/zZghEozx1U