Education

Leonard Nimoy as Mr Spock on Star Trek - Newsreel

Bold new twist in search for extraterrestrial life

To quote Mr Spock on the 1960s Star Trek sci-fi series – “It’s life Jim but not as we know it”. It turns out that Star Trek was again ahead of its time
Read more 17 March 2025
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Skin cancer fear is low despite the risks

Most people are not too concerned about skin cancer despite evidence showing a relatively small number of sunburns can trigger melanoma. Researchers at Florida Atlantic
Read more 17 March 2025
Mars habitat. 3D render. | Newsreel

3D printers the tool of choice for Martian pioneers

By Sven Bilén Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only the essentials: tools, seeds
Read more 14 March 2025
Deepfakes created by CSIRO. | Newsreel

Deep flaws in deepfake detection tools

Critical flaws have been uncovered in widely used deepfake detection tools, sparking a call for urgent improvements in deepfake detection technologies. A study by
Read more 14 March 2025
Mary MacKillop College Nundah students. | Newsreel

Tips to prepare students for delayed NAPLAN testing

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) schools have delayed the start of annual NAPLAN testing due to the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Many of its 146 schools across
Read more 14 March 2025
Principal Jo-Anne Boyle and students. | Newsreel

Female leaders enhance Brisbane Catholic Education

Seventeen female educators have recently stepped into leadership roles at Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), with many beneficiaries of an in-house development
Read more 14 March 2025
Woman sad eating food. | Newsreel

Eating disorders more stigmatised than depression

People with an eating disorder are more stigmatised than those suffering with depression, according to a new study. University of South Australia Honours student Carlye
Read more 14 March 2025
Bird singing. | Newsreel

Bushfire management teams tune into bird songs

Bird listeners are shaping the management of forests in the United States and could offer a blueprint for bushfire-prone areas of Australia. A new study has used a large
Read more 13 March 2025
Woman eating apple. | Newsreel

Aussie diets in downward spiral as fruit falls out of favour

Fruit is disappearing from Australian diets, sparking a health warning from the national science agency. A new CSIRO study found Australians’ eating habits were on
Read more 13 March 2025
Migrant students. | Newsreel

Student accommodation pipeline adds thousands of beds

More than 11,000 student-specific beds are currently under construction in Australia, as the industry looks to ease the pressure on the private rental market. The latest
Read more 12 March 2025