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
Read more3 March 2025Education
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,
Read more3 March 2025
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,
Read more3 March 2025
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
Read more28 February 2025
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
Read more27 February 2025
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
Read more27 February 2025
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
Read more27 February 2025
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
Read more26 February 2025
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
Read more25 February 2025
Five minutes of exercise can reduce dementia risk
As little as five minutes of exercise per day can help prevent dementia in the elderly, according to a new study.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of
Read more25 February 2025