Education

NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars - Newsreel

Mars study fails to confirm ancient biosphere

Latest data from NASA’s Curiosity mission on Mars has failed to find evidence that the planet previously supported life. Samples collected by the Curiosity rover were
Read more 10 October 2024
University students. | Newsreel

$3 billion in student debt relief step closer

Legislation to cap the indexation of student debt in Australia has been passed by the House of Representatives in Federal Parliament. Federal Education Minister Jason
Read more 10 October 2024
Warmer temperatures are leading to more vegetation in Antarctica.

Warmer Antarctica is greening dramatically

Antarctica has 10 times more vegetation than 40 years ago despite the challenging growing conditions. The greening of the Antarctic Peninsula has been linked to warmer
Read more 10 October 2024
City worker. | Newsreel

Cool clothes nothing to do with fashion

City workers battling scorching pavements and stifling streets will soon be able to better dress to combat the urban oven. A team of international researchers have
Read more 10 October 2024
Information Technology courses are changing to address AI and cybersecurity.

AI set to transform technology training and jobs

Information technology training and jobs are set to evolve significantly over the next five years as Artificial Intelligence creates new organisational needs. Southern
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Apprentice using a computer. | Newsreel

Non-trade apprentice numbers down more than 20%

The number of apprentices in training dropped by almost nine percent in the most recent reporting. The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education
Read more 9 October 2024
Burning off of methane gas. | Newsreel

Satellite data suggests emissions under-reported

More than half of Australia’s methane “hotspots” are in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, with new data showing current national emissions levels may be twice as much as
Read more 9 October 2024
Some jellyfish can merge with another individual to survive after injury - Newsreel

Jellyfish can merge bodies after injury

A species of jellyfish has been found to have the ability to fuse with another individual to survive after injury. After fusing, the comb jellies (Mnemiopsis leidyi) are
Read more 9 October 2024
NASA's Europa Clipper. | Newsreel

Jupiter’s moon target for NASA ocean study

The first spacecraft dedicated to studying an ocean beyond Earth is due to blast off this week. NASA’s Europa Clipper, the largest the agency has ever built for a
Read more 9 October 2024
Teacher librarians Nena Morgante, right, and Lisa Irwin.

Time to celebrate those who make a difference

From critical thinking to library tinkerers, through family dynasties and rural kinship, teachers are shaping the minds of Queensland students every day. As the state
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