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University of Pennsylvania researchers, from left, Freddy Liu, Haowen Lai and Mingmin Zhao. | Newsreel

Tech merger gives robots superhuman vision

A new tool has the ability to give robots superhuman vision by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform radio waves into vivid 3D views of the

Packaged food may be impeding military performance

The reliance of the military on packaged and fatty food could be leading to sub-par performance and mental health problems for defence personnel. A study from Southern

Seagrass nursery, Gladstone, Queensland. | Newsreel

World-leading seagrass nursery supports Reef restoration

The world’s largest seagrass nursery has been unveiled in central Queensland, boosting restoration efforts on the Great Barrier Reef. Great Barrier Reef Foundation

CSIRO call to ‘chart your fart’ for science

While the butt of many a joke, flatulence is necessary for good health and Australia’s science agency wants us to track ours for the greater good. The CSIRO is calling

Protein blocker prevents multi-organ failure

Researchers have proven that damaged cells in one vital organ can “infect” healthy organs, discovery a way to block their impact in the process. A study, led by the

Net zero ‘out of reach’ without large-scale storage

Australia’s goal of achieving net-zero is “out of reach” without large-scale energy storage. A new report from Monash University suggests without policy changes to

Plastic-eating worms may hold key to waste crisis

New research has boosted the prospect of using plastic-eating worms to help break down the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste produced each year. The Kenya-based

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for

Anti-vaping program for Year 7 and 8 students

A school-based anti-vaping program will be rolled out nationally after a successful trial of more than 5000 young students. The OurFutures Vaping program is set to be

Gut research to unlock gravity’s pull on human health

The effect gravity has on human health will be put to the test through experiments in space, which were launched this week. Researchers from Melbourne’s La Trobe

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