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Redevelopment of DSTG's research facility at Fishermans Bend

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Senator Jane Hume is briefed on the redevelopment plans at Fishermans Bend.

The redevelopment of DSTG's research facility at Fishermans Bend will ensure the site's infrastructure and facilities remain operational and fit-for-purpose, allowing Defence scientists to focus on meeting challenges confronting Defence both now and in the future.

Home of the Black Box celebrates 80 years

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DST's research laboratory in Melbourne is celebrating 80 years at its Fishermans Bend location.

Defence expands research to keep troops fighting fit

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Eight Australian universities will conduct additional research into human performance aimed at enhancing warfighter capability.
Eight Australian universities will conduct additional research into human performance aimed at enhancing warfighter capability.

Eight Australian universities will conduct additional research into human performance aimed at enhancing warfighter capability.

Repurposing venerable models for land vehicle research

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Pictured: Professor Bill Schonberg (Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Advanced Science and Technology) with DST researcher Dr Shannon Ryan.
Pictured: Professor Bill Schonberg (Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Advanced Science and Technology) with DST researcher Dr Shannon Ryan.

Dr William Schonberg, Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been working closely with DST Scientists.

A high performance computing capability for Defence

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HPC team member Chris Howlett inspects one of the HPC pilot racks.
HPC team member Chris Howlett inspects one of the HPC pilot racks.

Game-changing is a phrase bandied about too often these days. But DST's John Taylor says it's an apt descriptor for the high performance computing (HPC) service that DST is building for Defence.

Mitigating brain injury from under vehicle blasts

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Dr Melanie Franklyn adjusts the headform used for testing.

DST researchers have undertaken research to determine how to mitigate the risk of traumatic head and neck injury to the occupants of vehicles subjected to 'underbelly' blasts.

Eliminating the scourge of chemical weapons

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Dr Craig Brinkworth working with samples in the lab
Dr Craig Brinkworth working with samples in the lab

DST scientists are supporting international efforts to obtain a total and comprehensive ban on the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons.

Blast protection researcher takes out early career award

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Winner of the DMTC Early Career Research award, Brodie McDonald with DMTC CEO Mark Hodge.

DST's Brodie McDonald has been awarded an Early Career Research award by the Defence Materials Technology Centre for his contributions to vehicle survivability.

Introducing SCINDICATE 2018

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DST will hold its flagship partnership event on 29-30 August 2018 in Melbourne with a new brand name - SCINDICATE 2018.

Biofuelling our military vehicles

With increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, maintain fuel security and ensure greater sustainability, biofuels are receiving growing attention.

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