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Human embryo illustration.

Lifetime cancer risk linked to embryo development

A person’s risk of cancer later in life, can be identified before they are born, according to a new study. Scientists from Van Andel Institute, in the United
Read more 29 January 2025
London black cab. | Newsreel

Big-brained London cabbies shape AI-mapping

Researchers are tapping into the oversized brains of London cab drivers to create the next generation of artificial-intelligence (AI) guided route mapping. Dr Pablo
Read more 28 January 2025
Diverse teams do not always come up with the best results - Newsreel

Diverse teams may run counter to finding solutions

American writer H.L. Mencken once declared that, for every complex problem, there was a solution that was simple, neat, and wrong. He may have been on to something. New
Read more 28 January 2025
ASKAP core antennas with Milky Way. | Newsreel

CRACO shifts the sands of the universe for sound

An Australian innovation is set to sift the universe for mysterious sounds and objects. CSIRO astronomers and engineers have developed a specialised system, CRACO, which
Read more 28 January 2025
Disabled employee and colleague. | Newsreel

Centre of Excellence to advance disability employment

A $22m Centre of Excellence will be established to advance the disability employment sector in Australia. Swinburne University of Technology will partner with the
Read more 28 January 2025
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman - Newsreel

Wonder materials combine strength and lightness

Superhero fans have long wondered how the likes of Superman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman can withstand explosions and fires, but their costumes remain light, flexible and
Read more 28 January 2025
Australian Chief Scientist Tony Haymet. | Newsreel

Haymet Australia’s new Chief Scientist

World-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur Tony Haymet is Australia’s next Chief Scientist. Federal Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic said Emeritus
Read more 28 January 2025
School zone 40 km/h sign. | Newsreel

17,300 speedsters caught in lead up to schools’ return

More than 17,000 Queenslanders were caught speeding over the school holidays, with police urging drivers to slow down as children return to the classroom this
Read more 28 January 2025
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Newsreel

Strange new worlds found deep inside the Earth

Scientists have found two huge “islands” hidden deep within the Earth’s mantle. They say these islands are larger than a continent and at least half-a-billion
Read more 28 January 2025
Deepfake graphic. | Newsreel

Police warning over children using deepfakes to harass

An increase in the incidence of children using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes to harass classmates has promoted a warning from the Australian Federal
Read more 28 January 2025