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Headache post-COVID jab shows it’s working

Suffering side effects after the COVID vaccine indicates you are experiencing a robust immune response that is likely to lessen the chances of infection. Tiredness,
Read more 13 June 2024
The Mountain frog is highly endangered - Newsreel

Battle to save endangered rainforest frog

Southern Cross University researchers are working to save an endangered species of frog by breeding it and reintroducing it to its natural habitat. The Mountain frog
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Scientist in research lab. | Newsreel

States drive health R&D investment

State and Territory governments are doing the heavy lifting in health-related research and development funding, based on the latest data. The Australian Bureau of
Read more 12 June 2024
Woman shocked looking at phone. | Newsreel

Sextortion targets one in seven adults

One in seven adults – or almost 15 percent – have been victims of sexual extortion, according to a new global study. Led by Melbourne’s RMIT University,
Read more 12 June 2024
Woman looking at robot. | Newsreel

Female AI voices empower women in teams

Artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistants with female voices boost the participation of women in male-dominated teams, according to new research. The findings,
Read more 12 June 2024
Female tradie working on machinery. | Newsreel

Scarce tech and trade skills in high demand

More than three-quarters of Australian businesses are in need of technicians and trade workers, but cannot find or train the staff they need. New data released by Ai
Read more 11 June 2024
Herd of African Elephants Walking Towards Camera

Elephants’ name calling just like humans

Elephants appear to call each other by name, according to a recent study. They use personalised calls specific to each member of their group – just like humans
Read more 11 June 2024
QUT rugby union player Meg Gemmell. | Newsreel

Rugby quartet tackle sevens in France

A quartet of QUT rugby players are soaking up pre-Olympic excitement in France as they represent Australia at the World University Championships Rugby Sevens this
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Tool maps cancer hotspots to prompt change

An online tool which maps key cancer statistics shows Australians living in rural and remote areas face lower survival rates than their city cousins. A new version of
Read more 11 June 2024
CSIRO plant breeder in the field. | Newsreel

Skills shortage to impact global food security

Australian and global food security is under threat due to a lack of specialised scientists, according to the CSIRO. Research produced by the CSIRO, in collaboration
Read more 11 June 2024