Recyclable solar cell breakthrough using water
As the first generation of solar cells come to the end of their life and head to landfill, researchers have developed a fully recyclable version.
A team at Sweden’s
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Student behaviour focus of $44 million spend
More than $40 million will be invested into Queensland schools to support behaviour management.
Premier David Crisafulli said the extra $44 million would give teachers
Read more18 February 2025
Mobile phone ban improving classroom behaviour
A national restriction on mobile phones in classrooms had reduced incidents in public schools, according to new data.
A year after Education Ministers agreed to put the
Read more17 February 2025
Mercury-munching fish set to be pollution busters
Australian scientists have genetically engineered fish and flies which can break down one the most dangerous forms of mercury pollution.
The team from Sydney’s
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Predictive tool joins battle to save Great Barrier Reef
A real-time monitoring system has been developed with the goal of stalling the decline of the Great Barrier Reef.
A University of South Australia (UniSA)-led project has
Read more17 February 2025
SUSH plans for Inala and Beenleigh
Inala and Beenleigh will be among the next homes for new Suburban University Study Hubs (SUSHs).
The South-East Queensland locations are among five new sites announced
Read more14 February 2025
Earth’s inner core not on solid ground
Earth’s “solid” inner core seems to be changing its structure, according to scientists in the United States.
A study by the University of Southern
Read more13 February 2025
10-year study shows bariatric surgery safe and effective
A 10-year study has shown bariatric surgery is effective in lowering a person’s weight by up to 34 percent and reducing the need for diabetes medications.
A Monash
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R&D freefall prompts first review in 20 years
Australia’s investment in research and development (R&D) has dropped to less than 1.7 percent of GDP, with a new review underway to reverse the trend.
Federal
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Earth shooting through 1.5°C global warming limit
By Andrew King and Liam Cassidy
Earth is crossing the threshold of 1.5°C of global warming, according to two major global studies which together suggest the planet’s
Read more12 February 2025