Education

Multicultural group. | Newsreel

Financial stress strains welcome for new migrants

Almost half of Australians believe current immigration levels are too high, despite an overwhelming majority saying the country has benefited from multiculturalism. The
Read more 19 November 2024
Trinity College Beenleigh, Queensland, | Newsreel

Brisbane Catholic Education leads world in AI call

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is the first education provider in the world to embrace a global call to ethically embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and is trialling
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Person wearing robotic shorts. | Newsreel

Soft robotic shorts boost mobility in frail and elderly

Robotic shorts have been developed which allow the frail and elderly to be more mobile. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) said the device enabled
Read more 19 November 2024
Students in vocational setting | Newsreel

Skills-based qualifications to drive future jobs growth

Nearly all the jobs that will drive employment growth in Australia over the next decade will need more than a high school qualification. The 2024 Jobs and Skills Report
Read more 19 November 2024
Even fit people can get heart disease from sitting too long - Newsreel

Long hours of sitting unhealthy even for fit people

Spending long hours sitting or lying down has been linked to heart disease, even for people who are otherwise highly active. A new study, released by the American
Read more 19 November 2024
Using digital funds can lead to less controlled spending - Newsreel

Cash decline is encouraging rash spending habits

The move away from cash is leading to more impulsive and unnecessary purchase decisions, a new study has found. Research from the University of Surrey found that
Read more 18 November 2024
Macaw Parrot. | Newsreel

Detox gene the key to parrots’ array of colours

Scientists have unlocked how parrots can display rainbow colours in their plumage, identifying a gene they manipulate to dazzle admirers. The international team
Read more 18 November 2024
Group of students. | Newsreel

Strathpine set to be a hub of student activity

The Moreton Bay suburb of Strathpine will be home to one of the first Suburban University Study Hubs (SUSHs) in Australia. The centre, 20km north of Brisbane, will be
Read more 18 November 2024
University of Pennsylvania researchers, from left, Freddy Liu, Haowen Lai and Mingmin Zhao. | Newsreel

Tech merger gives robots superhuman vision

A new tool has the ability to give robots superhuman vision by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform radio waves into vivid 3D views of the
Read more 18 November 2024
Soldiers squad relaxing after battle having a break on training

Packaged food may be impeding military performance

The reliance of the military on packaged and fatty food could be leading to sub-par performance and mental health problems for defence personnel. A study from Southern
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