Education

Man with mask and smoke from bushfire. | Newsreel

Real annual bushfire death toll more than 1.5 million

A global study has revealed the actual death toll from bushfires exceeds 1.5 million each year. Led by Professor Yuming Guo, from Monash University in Melbourne, the
Read more 2 December 2024
Overweight woman and doctor. | Newsreel

Aussie researchers develop natural treatment for obesity

Australian researchers have developed a new obesity treatment that reduces weight without the side-effects of currently popular prescription medicines. University of
Read more 2 December 2024
The occasion was commemorated with the planting of a frangipani cutting from Maurice Blackmore’s Naturopathic Rest Home in Rockhampton.

Garden named after natural medicine pioneers

Southern Cross University has named its unique medicinal garden in honour of two pioneers of naturopathic medicines and treatment. The Marcus and Caroline Blackmore
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Sister Kathleen Mooney with the St Kevin’s Primary School Geebung 2024 School Captains.

End of an era in education as Sr Kathleen retires

The last Josephite nun working in Catholic education in Queensland retires next week. Sister Kathleen Mooney has spent 50 years guiding young minds as a teacher,
Read more 28 November 2024
Focaccia | Newsreel

Tasty focaccia 8000 years in the making

Scientists have revealed that humans have been enjoying multi-flavoured focaccias for more than 8000 years. European researchers found “fully agricultural
Read more 27 November 2024
Sad girl looking out window. | Newsreel

Self-harm spike shows girls most impacted by lockdowns

COVID lockdowns disproportionately impacted the mental health of girls and young women, according to a new study. Research from the University of Sydney found there had
Read more 27 November 2024
QIMR researcher Dr Philip Mosley. | Newsreel

Movie reactions a key to depression diagnosis

Queensland scientists have developed a way to diagnose a severe form of depression by monitoring facial expressions as a patient watches movies. QIMR Berghofer
Read more 27 November 2024
Exercise has been linked to better memories - Newsreel

Physical activity leads to a better memory

A new study shows that people who exercise have a better working memory than those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä reviewed
Read more 27 November 2024
Rendered image of future electric plane.

Fast-charging Li-S batteries set to take flight

New Australian-developed ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur batteries promise to be the key to powering long-range electric aircraft. Monash University engineers have
Read more 27 November 2024
Skills training On Country in Northern Territory. | Newsreel

On Country training boosts remote workforce

A training program in the Northern Territory is creating a skilled local workforce to counter the tyranny of distance in Australia’s Top End. The program, run by
Read more 26 November 2024