Skin swab detects early signs of Parkinson’s
New skin swabs could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear.
Researchers in the United Kingdom are developing non-invasive sampling
Read more16 July 2025Education
Chatbots struggle to interpret different lingos
Chatbots have been shown to provide lower-quality answers when prompts are not in ‘standard English’.
A Cornell University study has found Amazon’s AI shopping
Read more15 July 2025
QIMR breakthrough to target ‘sleeping’ brain cancer cells
Brisbane scientists have mapped how dormant brain cells re-activate, offering hope of potential new treatments for brain cancer and degenerative disease.
In
Read more15 July 2025
‘Nuclear monarchies’ put a target on health of world leaders
In the current climate of global uncertainty, a new study has shone a light on the health of leaders of nuclear-armed countries.
Professor Nick Wilson, from the
Read more15 July 2025
QIMR’s northern exposure to STEM pathways
The under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines is the basis for a
Read more14 July 2025
Mine waste to capture carbon and boost farm profits
Mine and quarry waste has the potential to save Australian farmers millions of dollars each year and reduce the agricultural sector’s carbon footprint.
University of
Read more14 July 2025
Critical focus for new research centre
An Australian-first research centre has been established to drive knowledge in critical minerals and sustainable mining.
The ARC Industrial Transformation Training
Read more14 July 2025
635 students plus 114 countries add up to mega event
The sharpest maths minds in the world have descended on the Sunshine Coast.
Almost 640 students, from more than 100 countries, are contesting the 66th International
Read more14 July 2025
Queensland fast-tracks child protection scheme
Queensland will fast-track requirements for the early childhood sector to investigate and report suspicious conduct.
State Attorney-General and Justice Minister Deb
Read more11 July 2025
Chemical fingerprint reveals the touch of gold
Scientists in Western Australia have discovered a new way to identify the likelihood of gold being found in an area of land.
Experts from the Geological Survey of
Read more11 July 2025