Person sad and happy. | Newsreel

Chasing happiness triggers “self-destructive decisions”

Chasing happiness is exhausting and destroys a person’s willpower. Those are the findings of a new study into the “happiness paradox”, a phenomenon where trying to
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Young girl looking to cross road. | Newsreel

New online road safety program for students

With road trauma the leading cause death for children, the Queensland Government has rolled out a new online program to all state primary schools. State Transport
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Father with children. | Newsreel

Having children slows brain ageing process

Researchers believe having children protects the brain from the effects of ageing. A study of nearly 37,000 adults, by scientists at Rutgers Health and Yale University,
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University students. | Newsreel

Overseas student numbers back to pre-COVID levels

The number of overseas students enrolled in Australian schools has returned to pre-COVID levels. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today,
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Window cleaner. | Newsreel

Ultrasonic approach creates improved water-repellent glass

New Australian-developed water-repellent glass technology has the potential to improve vehicle safety and reduce building cleaning costs. Researchers at Perth’s Curtin
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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Tropical humidity focus of new location-based tool

Australians sweltering through sticky summer nights have a new tool which will help them lower heat stress in their specific suburb. The CSIRO has developed a new portal
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Mater Clinical Research Coordinator Tamara Powell and patient. | Newsreel

New therapy aims to repair nerves of MS patients

A new therapy being trailed in Brisbane has the potential for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients to regain their quality of life. Researchers at Mater Hospital Brisbane
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Beekeepers. | Newsreel

Early warning system to protect beehives

New sensor-based technology has been developed to help commercial bee keepers reduce colony losses due to climate change and disease. A team from the University of
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Robot material. | Newsreel

Shape-shifting robots mimic material

Researchers have created a robot collective which mimics material and can change form as needed. An international team from America’s UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) and TU
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Splendid Peacock Spider. \ Newsreel

Splendid record for Aussie jumping spider

Australia is renowned for having some of the world’s deadliest animals, but we also have some of the quickest. Our Splendid peacock spiders, known for their vibrant
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