New proton battery safer and greener than lithium-ion
Australian scientists have developed a new rechargeable battery which uses protons, making it safer and more environmentally friendly than lithium-ion
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Hope for earlier treatment of postpartum depression
A new hormone bio-marker could provide an early indication of postpartum depression (PPD), paving the way for quicker treatment.
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine
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Native vegetation proximity boosts crop yields
Planting crops near native vegetation can boost yields by up to 20 percent.
Ecologists from the University of South Australia say they have proof native vegetation is
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Pioneering spirit drives online learning innovation
A passion for the past has not stopped teacher Megan Pidskalny leading the charge to deliver a future-focussed, technology-enhanced education for students.
As Head of
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Holograms the future shape of data security
Holograms are being used to encode information, which can only be unlocked by special neural networks, opening the way for a new level of data security.
Researchers from
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St Flannan’s student now the school’s Principal
A former student is now the Principal at St Flannan’s School Zillmere.
Moving from Townsville, Cheryl Bell completed Year 6 and 7 at the north Brisbane school, where
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Climate change to reduce academic results by 7 percent
Climate change is poised to reduce academic outcomes by more than five percent, with Queensland students among those at the greatest risk.
A new report found extreme
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Critical minerals recycling key to sustainable batteries
Recycling lithium-ion batteries to recover their critical metals has lower environmental impacts than mining for the metals.
New research from Stanford University, in
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Producers to tap into new irrigation tech to save water
Queensland researchers are set to introduce a “step-change” in water efficiency to ensure Australia’s irrigation-intensive agricultural industries can adapt to
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Young people needed for a final Endeavour
The Young Endeavour’s first circumnavigation of Australia in almost 10 years, will be the last for the current vessel, and the tall ship is looking for young crew
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