Education

The lesser mealworm which is the larvae of the Alphitobius beetle species - Newsreel

Plastic-eating worms may hold key to waste crisis

New research has boosted the prospect of using plastic-eating worms to help break down the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste produced each year. The Kenya-based
Read more 14 November 2024
Joseph Moss in Queensland Ballet's The Little Mermaid.

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for
Read more 14 November 2024
Teenager vaping. | Newsreel

Anti-vaping program for Year 7 and 8 students

A school-based anti-vaping program will be rolled out nationally after a successful trial of more than 5000 young students. The OurFutures Vaping program is set to be
Read more 13 November 2024
The MAPHEUS-15 research rocket. | Newsreel

Gut research to unlock gravity’s pull on human health

The effect gravity has on human health will be put to the test through experiments in space, which were launched this week. Researchers from Melbourne’s La Trobe
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St Ita’s Regional Primary School Dutton Park students

Leadership embedded in Year 5 and 6 journey

Australia’s future leaders are being developed in south-east Queensland schools through a proactive engagement philosophy. Brisbane Catholic Education is focussed on
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Teacher and student. | Newsreel

Program expansion allows PALS to stay with students

The success of a support teacher program will see it extended into every classroom in an Ipswich school next year. St Ann’s School Redbank Plains has embraced the
Read more 12 November 2024
Sad teenager. | Newsreel

Satisfaction with life in Australia hits record low

Australians’ satisfaction levels are at their lowest levels, with young people the most despondent. The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has revealed overall
Read more 12 November 2024
Small amounts of strenuous exercise have been linked to lower blood pressure - Newsreel

Small amounts of exercise can reduce blood pressure

A relatively small amount of rigorous exercise each day has been found to be enough to lower blood pressure. A joint research project between the University of Sydney
Read more 12 November 2024
Nickel mine. | Newsreel

Microbe map plots course for sustainable mining

A project to map how microorganisms interact with minerals could pave the way for the sustainable mining of critical elements. An international research team led by
Read more 12 November 2024
Group of young women in a bedroom. | Newsreel

International student cap to save renters $5 per week

Capping international student numbers will have little impact on Australia’s rental market. New research commissioned by the Student Accommodation Council found
Read more 12 November 2024