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Sun safety message. | Newsreel

Slip, slop sun safety message 40,000 years in the making

Human ancestors were slipping on shirts, slopping on sunscreen and seeking shade to protect themselves from the sun more than 40,000 years ago, habits which may have
Read more 23 April 2025
Queensland Police car. | Newseel

School’s back after tragic Easter holidays on State roads

School zones are back in force across Queensland as the State returns from the Easter holiday break lamenting a tragic road toll. Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath
Read more 22 April 2025
Close up of woman's eye. | Newsreel

Golden pathway to restoring lost vision

Gold nanoparticles may one day be used to restore the sight of people affected by retinal disorders. A new study by researchers at Brown University, in the United
Read more 22 April 2025
Woman inserting insole into shoe. | Newsreel

Solar-powered smart insoles a step up for health awareness

A new smart insole has been developed to monitor how people walk and provide early warnings for a range of medical conditions. The Ohio State University Assistant
Read more 22 April 2025
Man eating banana. | Newsreel

A-peeling new way to lower blood pressure

Eating more bananas may help reduce high blood pressure more effectively than just reducing your salt intake, especially for men. Researchers from the University of
Read more 22 April 2025
Brisbane Catholic Education St Clares Primary School Yarrabilba students. | Newsreel

Innovative programs open for new families to explore

A focus on “differentiated learning” is helping students in a Logan school excel. St Clare’s Primary Principal Liesl Profke said the Yarrabilba school was one of
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Bleached coral off Cairns, Far North Queensland. | Newsreel

Back-to-back mass bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef has again experienced mass bleaching, only the second time it has occurred over consecutive summers. Australian Marine Conservation Society Great
Read more 17 April 2025
Woman using asthma puffer.

Mid-afternoon puff best for asthma sufferers

Asthma researchers have studied a person’s “body clock” to identify that mid-afternoon is the best time to use a daily puffer treatment. The team from the
Read more 16 April 2025
Woman exercising at night. | Newsreel

Four hour gap needed between exercise and bedtime

A long late-night run may help you meet your daily exercise goals, but can lead to disrupted sleep. New research from Monash University found exercise too close to
Read more 16 April 2025
Fluid battery. | Newsreel

New fluid battery goes with the flow

A fluid battery, the consistency of toothpaste, is being developed to meet the requirements of the next wave of wearable technology. Researchers from Linköping
Read more 15 April 2025