Age limit scrapped for free apprenticeships
Construction-based apprenticeships will be free to all Queenslanders, with age limits to be scrapped.
The State Government’s current free apprenticeship scheme is open
Read more23 June 2024Education
The secret of effective online meetings unlocked
During the COVID-19 pandemic, workers had to make a quick transition to online video meetings.
And very quickly they faced a dilemma. Do you look at the other person on
Read more21 June 2024
Share your bacteria for science
If you’re keen to share the bacteria living on your body, Brisbane is the place to be.
The river city is home to Australia’s first comprehensive human microbiome
Read more20 June 2024
Researchers develop glass that stretches
A new type of glass that stretches without breaking has been developed in the United States.
Researchers have called the new class of materials “glassy gels”.
North
Read more20 June 2024
Community power can impact environment
The benefits of a strong, united local community do not always include combating climate change.
New research out of the University of Sydney, indicates that strong
Read more19 June 2024
Dissolvable fashion to combat clothing landfill glut
Fashion that can be quickly dissolved and recycled has become a reality with a new machine that produces clothing made from gelatin.
Researchers at the ATLAS Institute
Read more19 June 2024
Bid to boost commercialisation at regional unis
A new Queensland program will better connect regional universities to investors and help facilitate networking.
The State Government is providing $7 million to establish
Read more19 June 2024
Earth’s inner core slowing down
Scientists have proven that the Earth’s core is slowing down.
A subject of debate for decades, new research published in Nature provides “unambiguous evidence”
Read more19 June 2024
Koalas predict hot days and cool down
Koalas can predict a coming summer scorcher and lower their body temperature in advance.
Researchers from the University of Sydney have observed free-ranging wild koalas
Read more19 June 2024
Self-repairing machines no longer sci-fi
A self-repairing submarine is one of the innovations researchers are hoping to produce with the development of new polymer composites.
Dr Nisa Salim from
Read more18 June 2024