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Water filters | Newsreel

New green ‘sponge’ captures carbon from air

Researchers have created a low-cost, energy-efficient method of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air using a charcoal “sponge”. Lead researcher Assistant
Read more 10 June 2024
Bushfire. | Newsreel

Bushfires detected from space at the speed of smoke

Australian scientists are developing satellites with on-board artificial intelligence able to detect bushfires 500 times faster than on-ground technology. A project led
Read more 8 June 2024
QUT Associate Professor Luis Pedro Coelho | Newsreel

AI reveals new antibiotic options to explore

Pharmaceutical manufacturers now have access to almost a million potential sources of antibiotics, as researchers work to combat growing resistance to current
Read more 7 June 2024
Southern Cross University moves up the world rankings - Newsreel

Southern Cross leaps up world uni rankings

Southern Cross University is celebrating an 80-place jump in the 2025 QS World University Rankings to achieve its best-ever result. QS has also honoured the University
Read more 7 June 2024
Dr Beryl Morris, Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Kerrie Wilson and Lorrelle Allan. | Newsreel

Trail engages the senses of science

A new, interactive eco-trail has opened in the Samford Valley, north-west of Brisbane in time for the winter school holidays. The self-guided Engaging Science Trail is a
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Make teacher in classroom. | Newsreel

Support for teachers’ housing costs

Queensland’s regional and remote teachers will receive extra support to cover housing costs in next week’s State Budget. The Queensland Government’s $20.9 billion
Read more 5 June 2024
Woman jogging beside Brisbane river at Southbank. | Newsreel

Panel probes health legacy of Games

A free public event in Brisbane this week will discuss how the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can provide long-term health benefits for Queenslanders. On Thursday,
Read more 5 June 2024
Baby on EEG monitor. | Newsreel

Researchers develop brain growth chart

Most parents chart their new-borns’ growth in length and weight, now Brisbane researchers have developed a growth chart for young brains. Researchers at QIMR
Read more 4 June 2024
Uniworkers Genevieve Rashford, Jaime Strydom and Ferg MIlls at Brookfield Show. | Newsreel

New app links uni students to casual work

Three Queensland businessmen have created an app which links university workers with casual work and guarantees a $25 hourly rate to avoid exploitation. Brisbane-based
Read more 4 June 2024
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Smart home classroom future-proofs electricians

Queensland’s future electricians have a bridge between traditional work and future in-home technology through a new TAFE Queensland training facility. The Smart Home
Read more 3 June 2024