Waves of support for climate-anxious youths
Surfers have joined forces with a filmmaker and a mental health advocate to help young people cope with climate-change induced anxiety.
Through a new program, which
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World-first program targets common genetic disorder
Australians with the country’s most common genetic disorder now have access to the world’s first cloud-based patent registry.
QIMR Berghofer Deputy Director
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VR enables carers to experience living with dementia
Dementia support workers will use virtual reality (VR) technology to experience life through the eyes of someone living with dementia to enhance care giving.
Dementia
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Toxic microplastics ‘upcycled’ into graphene
North Queensland researchers have developed a process to convert microplastics into a product harder than diamond.
James Cook University Professor Mohan Jacob said the
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Young more open to drinking recycled water
Younger people are more accepting of drinking recycled water, paving the way for its increased use in the future.
New research from global professional services firm GHD
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Brisbane aeromedical hub a ‘super base’
Work has started on a $420m Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport, which will house key Queensland health aerial services and be the biggest precinct of its type in the
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Sugar-laden baby food dominates Aussie shelves
Most baby and toddler foods on Australian supermarket shelves do not meet international nutrition and marketing guidelines.
A study by the George Institute for Global
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Earbud devices to combat drowsy driving
New earbud devices have been developed that will detect if the wearer is becoming dangerously sleepy.
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley say the device
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Brisbane turns red for Red Cross milestone
A red hue will descend over Brisbane tonight as landmarks light up to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross.
Australian Red Cross CEO Andrew Colvin
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More firepower needed in skin cancer battle
New weapons may be needed in the battle to prevent further sharp rises in potentially deadly melanomas.
This is particularly the case in Queensland which is known as the
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