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Health care workers using virtual reality goggles. | Newsreel

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
Read more 15 August 2024
Woman drinking from plastic water bottle. | Newsreel

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
Read more 14 August 2024
Woman drinking water out of glass. | Newsreel

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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Royal Flying Doctor Service at new Aerohub at Brisbane Airport

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
Read more 14 August 2024
Woman feeding baby from a jar. | Newsreel

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
Read more 13 August 2024
New device could help people stop falling asleep at the wheel - Newsreel

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
Read more 13 August 2024
Brisbane's Story Bridge lit up red. | Newsreel

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
Read more 13 August 2024
Researchers find skin cancer self assessment is largely ineffective - Newsreel

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
Read more 13 August 2024
Lithium batteries in cars. | Newsreel

New extraction process produces greener lithium

A new process to extract lithium without water or chemicals and with minimum energy has been developed by an Australian company. ElectraLith, a Monash University spinout
Read more 13 August 2024
Electric and hybrid vehicles are now more than half of all vehicle sales in China - Newsreel

Half of Chinese car sales are electronic

More than half of all vehicles sold in China last month were either electronic or hybrid, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The data, reported by
Read more 13 August 2024