Education

Australian soldiers. | Newsreel

Gallipoli Medical Research celebrates 20 years of innovation

A Brisbane medical research institute, which translates innovation into practical support for Australia’s military veterans, is this year remembering 20 years of
Read more 20 October 2025
New metabots. | Newsreel

Shape-shifting robots rise from thin sheets. Watch video

Researchers have created robots which can “shape-shift” without the need for a motor. North Carolina State University scientists have developed metabots, made from
Read more 17 October 2025
Man sad and depressed. | Newsreel

First trial of psychedelics to treat depression promising

Results from the first Australia trial of using psychedelics to treat depression have given hope for a new effective treatment. Lead researcher Professor Susan Rossell,
Read more 16 October 2025
QIMR Berghofer, Brisbane | Newsreel

New Act boosts QIMR Berghofer breakthroughs

The speed at which Queensland medical innovation can benefit patients has been enhanced with the passage of new legislation in State Parliament. The Queensland Institute
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Cyclist and car. | Newsreel

Transport study stress tests 30km/h speed limit

Reducing the speed limit in residential streets to 30km/h would significantly boost cyclist safety without having a major impact on car trip times. New modelling by RMIT
Read more 15 October 2025
Professor Rajiv Khanna. | Newsreel

First human trials of new brain cancer therapy

A new treatment for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancers is set to be tested on people for the first time. Brisbane biotechnology company Cyteph, a spin-out
Read more 14 October 2025
Analogue astronaut. | Newsreel

Adelaide’s analogue astronauts in world’s largest mission

Australia is in the middle of a two-week space mission involving 25 countries across the globe. A team from the University of Adelaide and international space testing,
Read more 14 October 2025
People using computer in library. | Newsreel

6 million Aussies struggle to access internet services

Almost a quarter of all Australians have difficulty accessing the internet, preventing them from full participating in society. New research from UNSW Sydney found the
Read more 14 October 2025
Man wearing mask. | Newsreel

COVID changes sperm and breeds anxiety in mice

A COVID infection can impact male sperm and lead to anxiety in offspring. A new study on mice, by The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Victoria
Read more 14 October 2025
Children at a Guardian childcare centre where a new education program has been launched - Newsreel

‘Groundbreaking’ new early learning program launched

Guardian Childcare and Education has launched a new education program that it believes will mark a new era for early learning. The To BE Me program is the result of
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