Education

Covid lockdown. | Newsreel

COVID lockdowns impacted immune system responses

People impacted by harsh COVID lockdowns now have more erratic immune systems than those with more freedoms during the pandemic. Researchers from Radbound University, in
Read more 2 January 2025
An illustration of Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander, | Newsreel

Space in 2025. From the Moon to Mars and beyond

By Zhenbo Wang In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world. NASA’s Europa Clipper began its journey to study Jupiter’s moon Europa. SpaceX’s Starship achieved its
Read more 1 January 2025
Person set to undertake MRI scan. | Newsreel

New real-time lung scan improves treatment plans

A new medical scan can monitor lung function in real-time allowing for better treatment of pulmonary conditions. Researchers at Newcastle University, in the United
Read more 1 January 2025
Elderly woman with book and coffee. | Newsreel

Lifelong singles need extra support as they age

Lifelong single people have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to partnered people, prompting calls for improved support for those who
Read more 31 December 2024
Ants working together to build bridge. | Newsreel

Swarming robots mimic ants’ strength and teamwork

Small magnetic robots, which can be used in ant-like swarms, have been developed to overcome hurdles individual robots encounter. Associate Professor Jeong Jae Wie, from
Read more 30 December 2024
St Peter Chanel Primary School principal Bec O'Connor with students.

Western oasis allows students’ passions to surface

An oasis in the west is creating space and tranquillity for students to flourish. St Peter Chanel Primary School The Gap, 10km west of the Brisbane CBD is taking full
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People drinking wine. | Newsreel

One glass of wine with dinner helps the heart

European researchers have confirmed that one glass of wine a day, with a meal, is beneficial to your heart. A multi-centre study looked at data from more than 1200
Read more 26 December 2024
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, Ashgrove West students.

Hidden education gem in inner-west Brisbane

A school in Brisbane’s inner-west is combining city convenience with a warm community feel by nurturing students who are achieving excellence across many
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MouseGoggles developed at Cornell University. | Newsreel

VR MouseGoggles to reveal neural secrets

Researchers have built miniature virtual reality goggles for mice to better understand the rodent’s brain activity and gain more insight into disorders such as
Read more 19 December 2024
International students. | Newsreel

New international student visa process in place

New visa processing rules are now in place as the Federal Government looks to have more control over international student numbers. Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony
Read more 19 December 2024