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New real-time lung scan improves treatment plans

A new medical scan can monitor lung function in real-time allowing for better treatment of pulmonary conditions. Researchers at Newcastle University, in the United

Lifelong singles need extra support as they age

Lifelong single people have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to partnered people, prompting calls for improved support for those who

Swarming robots mimic ants’ strength and teamwork

Small magnetic robots, which can be used in ant-like swarms, have been developed to overcome hurdles individual robots encounter. Associate Professor Jeong Jae Wie, from

Western oasis allows students’ passions to surface

An oasis in the west is creating space and tranquillity for students to flourish. St Peter Chanel Primary School The Gap, 10km west of the Brisbane CBD is taking full

One glass of wine with dinner helps the heart

European researchers have confirmed that one glass of wine a day, with a meal, is beneficial to your heart. A multi-centre study looked at data from more than 1200

Hidden education gem in inner-west Brisbane

A school in Brisbane’s inner-west is combining city convenience with a warm community feel by nurturing students who are achieving excellence across many

MouseGoggles developed at Cornell University. | Newsreel

VR MouseGoggles to reveal neural secrets

Researchers have built miniature virtual reality goggles for mice to better understand the rodent’s brain activity and gain more insight into disorders such as

New international student visa process in place

New visa processing rules are now in place as the Federal Government looks to have more control over international student numbers. Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony

Microchip turns smartwatches into disease detectors

A microchip has been developed which can detect disease in the air, paving the way for small portable diagnostic tools. In a new study, NYU Tandon researchers in the

Shark and ray populations have halved in 50 years

Shark and ray populations have decline by more than 50 percent since 1970 off the back of global overfishing. A new study, led by Simon Fraser University, said the risk

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