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A rare supermoon is happening this week - Newsreel

This week is once in a blue moon

We are told that rare things happen “once in a blue moon”. Over the next three days, there will indeed be a blue moon. According to NASA, the moon event this week is
Read more 20 August 2024
Child with autism in classroom. | Newsreel

AI model predicts autism in toddlers

A computer model has been developed which can predict autism in young children with a high degree of accuracy. Associate Professor Kristiina Tammimies from Sweden’s
Read more 20 August 2024
News research shows bioreactors can reduce toxic runoff - Newsreel

Breakthrough in reducing toxic waterway runoff

Bioreactors have proven to be successful in significantly reducing toxic run-off into waterways. Researchers at Southern Cross University have found evidence that
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Worried child looking at computer. | Newsreel

Experts meet to discuss online predators

Local and international child protection experts and technology leaders are gathering on the Gold Coast this week to discuss the prevention of online child
Read more 20 August 2024
Paralympic athlete and coach. | Newsreel

AIS to double Para coaches for Brisbane 2032

With the Paris Paralympics set to start next week, Australia has unveiled plans to double the number of Para coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032. Australian Sports
Read more 20 August 2024
Mental demanding activities are no fun for most people - Newsreel

Humans prefer to avoid mental effort

There is nothing quite so invigorating as fully exercising your mind, said hardly anybody ever. Turns out what we all suspected is true. Thinking hard and putting in a
Read more 20 August 2024
Woman in crowd wearing mask. | Newsreel

Long COVID’s bill in the billions

Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Melbourne, the Australian National
Read more 20 August 2024
Woman looking at news online. | Newsreel

Media literacy lacking in Australian adults

Most Australians are worried about the spread of misinformation on the internet, but do not know how to protect themselves from it. A new national survey on adult media
Read more 19 August 2024
Woman treating man with exercise. | Newsreel

Push to enhance access to exercise support

Australia’s exercise physiologists are lobbying the Federal Government to align their profession with other allied health professionals and make their services
Read more 19 August 2024
Research reveals how we create space for news memories - Newsreel

Memory space cleared while we sleep

Scientists have unlocked new insights into the overnight filing system that allows the brain to find space for new memories. Cornell University researchers have found
Read more 19 August 2024