Research & Science

Women walking

No excuse for not stepping out with lower daily target

Aussies struggling to reach their 10,000 steps a day can relax, with scientists now suggesting a lower step target will do the trick. A new study, published in The
Read more 25 July 2025
JCU Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Professor Jenny Seddon and QIMR Berghofer Director Professor Fabienne Mackay. | Newsreel

Research partners leverage state-wide expertise

A collaboration stretching the length of Queensland is set to drive innovation in medical research. QIMR Berghofer, based in Brisbane, and North Queensland’s James
Read more 24 July 2025
Artist’s impressions of the NISAR satellite in orbit over central and Northern California. | Newsreel

Shape-shifting Earth set to be exposed

The most comprehensive picture ever created of the Earth’s ever-changing surface will be possible from next month. When the NASA-ISRO SAR satellite launches into orbit
Read more 23 July 2025
Group of young workers. | Newsreel

Leaders missing the mark with Gen Z workers

The disconnect between a growing Gen Z workforce and their managers is widening due to outdated leadership styles, according to a new study. Consulting firm Engaged
Read more 22 July 2025
Wallaby Harry Potter

ACU to crunch the numbers on Aussie rugby’s performance

The Wallabies may be looking for some divine intervention with a team at Australian Catholic University (ACU) looking Australian rugby union’s performance. ACU and
Read more 21 July 2025
Heath Raftery. | Newsreel

Living Lab connects thousands of energy users

Thousands of Australian homes and businesses will be connected in a “Living Lab” to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy. The CSIRO’s new National
Read more 17 July 2025
Sugar cane being harvested in north Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

World-class sugar research centre opens in Brisbane

Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has opened its new Innovative Research & Industry Services (IRIS) Laboratories in Brisbane. Queensland Primary Industries Minister
Read more 17 July 2025
Simone Sleep

LED tech to replace needle when in dentist’s chair

A new LED tool designed in Brisbane to speed up recovery after dental surgery may also reduce the need for the pre-procedure needle. Developed by researchers at Griffith
Read more 17 July 2025
Deep fake. | Newsreel

Bid to help those most vulnerable to deepfake influence

South-East Queensland researchers will be monitoring heartrates and tracking eye movements to protect society’s most vulnerable from fake online content. The
Read more 17 July 2025
Elderly man with female pharmacist at chemist. | Newsreel

Regional communities extracting more out of pharmacists

A lack of dentists in regional Australia is resulting in pharmacists reluctantly providing oral healthcare to communities. A study by La Trobe University found a number
Read more 16 July 2025