Education

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Study surveys teens on online extremism

Australians as young as 13 are embracing extremism and will be the focus of a first-ever national study on the influence of online extremist ideological. Researchers
Read more 24 July 2024
Tempo of elite performers slows as they age - Newsreel

Music tempo slows as elite performers age

Elite music stars have been found to produce slower music as they age, particularly if physical movement is a key element of their early careers. Researchers at the
Read more 24 July 2024
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Men and women’s brains less alike than thought

Researchers have found that the brains of men and women are less alike than previously thought, opening up new insights into mental health. Professor Richard Watts, from
Read more 24 July 2024
QUT Associate Professor Zephanie Tyack. | Newsreel

Listening is healing for burns pioneer

A researcher’s award-winning methods to improve outcomes for child burn victims were based on her willingness to listen. Professor Zephanie Tyack, internationally
Read more 24 July 2024
Public seating in Sydney

AI tracks public seating use in Sydney trial

Moveable, AI-supported seating is being used in Sydney to better understand how people use public spaces. Created by UNSW Sydney industrial designers in collaboration
Read more 23 July 2024
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QUT leverages Gates’ millions for farming research

Farmers in Africa and India will benefit from QUT research which has been boosted by a $6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. With the goal of
Read more 22 July 2024
Lifetime flu viruses have moved a step closer - Newsreel

Lifetime virus vaccine moves a step closer

A vaccine that provides lifetime protection against evolving viruses is a step closer after a breakthrough in new “one and done” research. A team at the Oregon
Read more 22 July 2024
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Welding fume the next engineered stone?

The researcher who outlined the dangers of engineered stone has led a new study which has found Australian welders are being exposed to dangerous fumes. Dr Renee Carey,
Read more 22 July 2024
Breakthrough in detecting deep fake images - Newsreel

Surprising win in ‘deep fake’ detection

Space scientists have discovered that the methods they use to study galaxies can also help detect fake artificial intelligence images. Research released at the Royal
Read more 22 July 2024
New Physiotherapy degree at Southern Cross University - Newsreel

New physio degree to strengthen regional care

Southern Cross University hopes the introduction of its first Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2025 will help people in coastal regions to “live their best
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