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Woman spraying air freshener. | Newsreel

Fresh air inside masking nanoparticle risk

Our obsession with bringing nature’s fresh smell inside could be making the air inside our homes more polluted than outside. Assistant Professor Nusrat Jung, from
Read more 25 February 2025
Packaging made from coffee grounds. | Newsreel

3D-printed green packaging uses coffee grounds

Researchers have combined coffee grounds with other organic materials to create 3D-printable packaging, with the potential to replace Styrofoam. The team at the
Read more 25 February 2025
Trainee doctors. | Newsreel

More guidance needed on future medical workforce

A lack of insight into the required make-up of Australia’s future medical workforce has sparked a call for a new national planning body. The Australian Medical
Read more 25 February 2025
Researcher in lab. | Newsreel

Australian scientists disarm molecular cancer trigger

Australian scientists have been able to “switch off” a molecule linked to a range of cancers. Monash University researchers, in Melbourne, said the molecule was one
Read more 24 February 2025
Local Elder Uncle Lann Levinge with his daughter Zara, who is currently in Year 1 at St Francis Xavier School Runaway Bay. | Newsreel

Mural shines a light on St Francis Xavier’s legacy

Community collaboration inspired a larger-than-life mural that celebrates a Gold Coast school’s 50-year anniversary. St Francis Xavier School Runaway Bay first opened
Read more 20 February 2025
Sweet heart. | Newsreel

Science says we are all sweethearts

The heart has “sweet” receptors similar to the tongue, with researchers hopeful the discovery will pave the way for new ways to treat heart failure. A team at Loyola
Read more 20 February 2025
3D road markings, Adelaide, Australia.

3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety

New 3D road markings have been installed on Adelaide roads in an attempt to improve pedestrian safety. The new “Dragon Teeth” markings are a result of a partnership
Read more 19 February 2025
Solar-powered flow reactor. | Newsreel

New solar-powered reactor converts CO2 into fuel

A reactor has been developed that pulls carbon dioxide from the air and converts it into fuel, using sunlight. Researchers from the University of Cambridge believe their
Read more 19 February 2025
CSIRO lead scientist Nina Welti. | Newsreel

Food fingerprint database to support sustainability

A new national database aims to maintain the integrity of Australia’s reputation in producing safe and sustainable food. The CSIRO has launched a website that
Read more 19 February 2025
Australian alpine skier Samantha Gaul. | Newsreel

Elite athletes join race to support youth mental health

Australia’s elite athletes are in high demand as mental health advocates in the nation’s schools. Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Performance Executive General
Read more 18 February 2025