Some humans survived well during ice age
The last ice age cut the human population in Europe by half but some groups showed remarkable resilience to climate change.
University of Cologne-led research, released
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Fear of rejection drives willingness to conform
Children who expect rejection tend to resist conforming to popular trends or studying hard at school.
In contrast, kids who fear being rejected work harder in school and
Read more7 April 2025
Don’t miss Brisbane Catholic Education’s Open Week
Finding the right learning environment, facilities and overall fit for your child’s school is often agonising – there are so many questions and difficult
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Batteries that last decades look possible
Nuclear batteries that last decades are being considered as an alternative to lithium batteries that require constant recharging.
Professor Su-Il In, from the Daegu
Read more3 April 2025
Humans have low ability to tolerate extreme heat
Humans have been found to have a lower tolerance for extreme heat than previously thought. This is likely to become a major issue as temperatures rise.
A University of
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Rental clothing may help curb fashion waste
Rental clothing is being pushed as a possible remedy to the pollution generated by the fashion industry.
Researchers in Sweden are examining business models to try to
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Holy Cross School to receive major facilities upgrade
One of Brisbane’s oldest schools, Holy Cross at Wooloowin, is set to receive a major facilities upgrade.
The 135-year-old school will receive a new façade and
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Mini robot set to revolutionise cancer detection
A tiny robot which can take 3D scans from inside the human body is bringing fresh hope for earlier cancer detection.
A University of Leeds research team said they had
Read more31 March 2025
Cold water immersion helps to manage stress
A new study has confirmed health benefits, including stress management, from regular dunking in cold water.
A team from the University of Ottawa found that cold water
Read more31 March 2025
From city to country, students share STEM knowledge
An innovative city-country partnership with students and teachers will form part of the STEM program at some Brisbane Catholic Education schools.
Students and staff from
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