Research & Science

Killer robot. | Newsreel

AI breaches the threshold of free will

A new study has deemed Artificial Intelligence (AI) has met all the conditions of free will, turning theoretical moral questions into reality. Finnish philosopher and
Read more 15 May 2025
New frog species, Litoria tylerantiqua. | Newsreel

Oldest Aussie frog leaps back in time 22 million years

A fossil located in regional Queensland has increased the age of Australia’s oldest frog ancestor by more than 20 million years. Researchers from UNSW Sydney has used
Read more 15 May 2025
Associate Professor Hang Lui

Plan for comfortable 3D-printed smart T-shirts

A new 3D ink printing process has been developed which paves the way for more versatile and comfortable smart wearables. Researchers from Washington State University
Read more 15 May 2025
Woman lonely at work. | Newsreel

Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of
Read more 15 May 2025
Couple in private jet. | Newsreel

Wealthiest 10 percent created two-thirds of global warming

The world’s wealthiest 10 percent are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, according to a new report. A study conducted by the International
Read more 14 May 2025
Dr Emily O'Leary. | Newsreel

Brisbane research identifies genes linked to OCD

Brisbane researchers have identified hundreds of genes directly linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In the first study of its kind, the team from QIMR
Read more 14 May 2025
Woman using virtual fashion. | Newsreel

E-fashion the new frontier in personal style

The emerging trend of e-fashion has the potential to reduce landfill and counter fast fashion, according to a new report. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth,
Read more 13 May 2025
Velvet worm. | Newsreel

Aussie worm slime key to recyclable bioplastics

An Australian worm that uses slime to capture prey, then recycles it, could revolutionize sustainable material design. Researchers at McGill University, in Canada, have
Read more 12 May 2025
Damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. | Newsreel

Lessons to learn from TC Alfred ‘practice run’

Heavy balcony pavers being dislodged by the “relatively low wind speeds” of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has prompted a warning from severe weather experts. An
Read more 8 May 2025
Man with pain in wrist. | Newsreel

Emotional approach to managing chronic pain

Changing the way the brain processes emotions is key to managing chronic pain, according to a new study. UNSW Sydney Professor Sylvia Gustin said the study trial
Read more 7 May 2025