Education

Looking at blood in lab. | Newsreel

Biomarker breakthrough to flag babies at risk of SIDS

Biomarkers have been discovered which could be used to identify babies at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). University of Virginia Health (UVA) researchers in
Read more 24 January 2025
Builder with apprentice. | Newsreel

$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions

A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. Master
Read more 24 January 2025
Forensic scientist. | Newsreel

Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics

Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence. A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more 24 January 2025
Child anxious going back to school. | Newsreel

Tips to help a child with back-to-school anxiety

By Samantha Vlcek From next week, schools will start to return for term 1. This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes
Read more 23 January 2025
Space travel hibernation. | Newsreel

Researchers find mammals’ energy on/off switch

Researchers have identified a metabolic switch in mice, which can induce a hibernation-like state. The team from Georgia State University believe the discovery could
Read more 23 January 2025
Greenland's previously pristine lakes - Newsreel

Browning Greenland lakes pushed past ‘tipping point’

More than 7000 lakes in Greenland, which were previously crystal clear, have turned brown over the past two years. Researchers say ecologic change in the region has
Read more 23 January 2025
Using antibiotics for shorter periods may help combat antibiotic resistance - Newsreel

‘Gamechanger’ breakthrough in antibiotic resistance

New research suggests antibiotic resistance and side effects can be addressed by reducing the duration of their use. Scientists from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Read more 23 January 2025
San Damiano College Yarrabilba student, Logan, Queensland.

Four-day school week to open up real-world options

Year 11 students in a Logan school will have the option of a four-day school week in 2025 to improve their career pathways. San Damiano College Yarrabilba, 50km south of
Read more 23 January 2025
Teenagers laughing. | Newsreel

AI being trained on negative teenage stereotypes

An answer from an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system which suggested teenagers go to school to die, has raised questions about how such platforms are trained. Research
Read more 23 January 2025
St Mary’s College Maryborough students.

Subject options expand for regional Queensland students

Students in regional Queensland will be able to study subjects like Psychology and Engineering thanks to an innovative online initiative. Schools in Maryborough and
Read more 22 January 2025