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Research shows exercise can improve brain health at any age - Newsreel

Exercise at any age improves brain function

Physical exercise at any age can improve brain function and memory, according to new research. The University of South Australia said findings from 133 systematic

New technology to help combat jellyfish threat

A new piece of technology will help researchers speed up efforts to combat the impact of dangerous jellyfish in North Queensland. The $25,000 bead mill homogeniser has

Coffee-making robot breaks new ground

An AI-powered robot that can make coffee in a busy kitchen is being hailed as the forerunner of a new generation of intelligent machines. A University of Edinburgh team

Queensland state schools score $2.8 billion in federal funds

Queensland schools have scored an extra $2.8 billion in federal funding over the next 10 years. The agreement with the State Government as part of the Better and Fairer

Tree clusters help people to live longer

People who live in areas with clusters of trees have been found to have lower mortality risks. A long-term study conducted in Switzerland has found that neighbourhoods

Doomed relationships have a 2-year terminal decline

The seeds of relationships ending tend to begin between one and two years before a break-up, a new study reveals. Research released this week by Johannes Gutenberg

Refugee program offers hope and hospitality

Republic of Burundi refugee Douce is embracing new opportunities thanks to a unique Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) program. BCE’s Work and Welcome program

A recreation of an early homo sapien family - Newsreel

Humans have been speaking for 100,000 years

Humans are likely to have started speaking to each other more than 100,000 years ago, new research suggests. A study from MIT, released this week, said genomic evidence

Multicultural schools boost cognitive and academic results

Students from diverse backgrounds help their peers foster a deeper understanding of the world, while boosting cognitive and academic outcomes, according to St

Call for fresh laws to stop space becoming a ‘wild west’

There are fresh calls for a review of laws governing space to avoid it becoming a “wild west” for corporations and tech billionaires. In a paper released this week,

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