Meagan Porter and John Todd are progressing the Pyrotron towards research-ready in 2022. The Pyrotron has multiple research applications from fire ecology and bushfire management to environmental and public health, so this is an exciting time as we can begin to frame and discuss projects and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations. The Flammability Lab is fire […]
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30 January 2019 Fay Johnston, Associate Professor at the Menzies Institute and Fire Centre contributing researcher speaks with ABC Hobart’s Ryk Goddard this morning about the health risks from smoke exposure. While healthy people can handle moderate exposure to smoky air, people at risk, namely the elderly, young children, and those with underlying health conditions, […]
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For most people, every breath comes without a thought. But for some, taking in the outdoor air and scenery can literally be breathtaking. Through creative work and research Associate Professor Fay Johnston and her team have created a smartphone app to help bring simplicity back to breathing for Australians with asthma, hay fever and other lung conditions. […]
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