Education

Students at a technical college.

New technical colleges to address skills shortage

A national network of technical colleges will be rolled out if a Liberal Federal Government is elected on May 3. Liberal leader Peter Dutton said the proposed Australian
Read more 24 April 2025
Farmer on phone in field. | Newsreel

‘Talking’ plants will tell farmers when they are thirsty

Plants and farmers may soon be able to “talk” to each other and ensure the most efficient use of water for crops. Research out the United States has taken a major
Read more 24 April 2025
F35A flying in formation

JCU tests new aerospace ceramic with Lockheed Martin

A North Queensland university has developed a groundbreaking ceramic material that has attracted the attention of one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace
Read more 24 April 2025
The Scream. | Newsreel

Art shown to promote wellbeing and bring meaning to life

Researchers have called for art pieces to be integrated into mental health strategies, following research that found viewing works, in any setting, boosted
Read more 24 April 2025
Author Karen Young. | Newsreel

Young shares insights into anxiety at Open Week event

Author and psychologist Karen Young will be the guest speaker at a south Brisbane school next Thursday, as hundreds of schools across South-East Queensland
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Emotion sensor. | Newsreel

No hiding your emotions with new sensor

A band-aid like patch has been developed which can accurately track a person’s emotional state, with the potential to help health practitioners treat stoic
Read more 23 April 2025
Robot watching computer. | Newsreel

New process sees robots trained by watching videos

A new process has been developed to train robots using “how to” videos, as opposed to laborious data entry. Researchers at Cornell University said their new robotic
Read more 23 April 2025
Young girl being bullied at school. | Newsreel

Queensland flying squads to target bullying in schools

Rapid response guidance officers will be deployed to school bullying hotspots around Queensland, under a new Government plan. State Premier David Crisafulli said $33
Read more 23 April 2025
Sun safety message. | Newsreel

Slip, slop sun safety message 40,000 years in the making

Human ancestors were slipping on shirts, slopping on sunscreen and seeking shade to protect themselves from the sun more than 40,000 years ago, habits which may have
Read more 23 April 2025
Queensland Police car. | Newseel

School’s back after tragic Easter holidays on State roads

School zones are back in force across Queensland as the State returns from the Easter holiday break lamenting a tragic road toll. Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath
Read more 22 April 2025