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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

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,

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

Social media use may not cause depression

Young people with signs of depression tend to spend a lot of time on social media. But new research suggestions the online activity may not be the causing the

Games boss urges Queensland to shine bright

By Steve Zeppa Queensland’s heritage, natural wonder, welcoming nature and sense of ambition are set to feature in the branding of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and

Williams to lead new School of Clinical Medicine

QUT will launch a new School of Clinical Medicine to help meet Australia’s future health needs. Sitting within in the Faculty of Health, it will be run by Professor

QUT Associate Professor Richard Gordon in the TRI lab with Alex Lehn. | Newsreel

US military funds QUT to target Parkinson’s

The US Department of Defense is funding QUT researchers to develop new treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Associate Professor Richard Gordon and his team from the QUT

Male birth control pill a step closer

Medical researchers say they have uncovered a “promising option” to create a contraceptive pill for men. A study by the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas,

Headphones find one voice in a noisy room

Have you ever tried to hold a conversation with someone in a really noisy environment? It’s hard. But maybe not for much longer. Researchers at the University of

Mental health issues ‘transmit’ in social circles

Certain mental health disorders have been found to “transmit” within social networks formed at school. A major study of 700,000 young people in Finland, released

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