Research & Science

Research shows people are embracing manipulated images of themselves - Newsreel

Humans are embracing fake self-images

Digital manipulation of a person’s facial image has to go a long way before people stop believing the face is theirs. Japanese researchers found that
Read more 2 September 2024
Woman being hopeful. | Newsreel

Be mindful not to lose hope in stressful times

Hope trumps mindfulness in stressful situations, according to a new study, which analysed the unique circumstances presented by the COVID pandemic. Researchers in the
Read more 2 September 2024
Different types of love generate different brain intensity - Newsreel

Love lights up the human brain

Brain researchers have started looking for love in all the right places. And they found that different types of love light up our brain in different ways. They also
Read more 2 September 2024
Woman undergoing an EEG. | Newsreel

EEG turns 100 as brain experts dream of the future

Brain monitoring technology could be integrated into gaming in less than 20 years, while the potential to read a person’s dreams has divided global experts. In a study
Read more 2 September 2024
Bartender handing over a drink. | Newsreel

Genetic test flags cirrhosis risk in drinkers

A new genetic test will help determine if a heavy drinker is likely to develop the severe liver disease cirrhosis. An international team lead by the Centenary Institute,
Read more 1 September 2024
Civic unrest. | Newsreel

City focus in battle against disinformation

Australian city councils will soon have access to a new tool to counter the spread of disinformation in their regions. Researchers from Australian universities and
Read more 31 August 2024
Wind turbine. | Newsreel

Recycling breakthrough in wind turbine blades

Fully recyclable wind turbine blades are a step closer, with developers optimistic they will help end the process of old blades ending up in landfill. Researchers at the
Read more 31 August 2024
QUT researchers. | Newsreel

Heat on urban design as Brisbane swelters to end winter

As Brisbane’s last day of winter tomorrow is set to see the mercury soar well into the 30s, a new study has looked at ways we can mitigate heat in our urban
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Professor Maher Gandhi | Newsreel

Gandhi to lead Translational Research Institute

Brisbane cancer researcher Professor Maher Gandhi will be the next Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Translational Research Institute (TRI). A collaboration
Read more 28 August 2024
A bee shortage is reducing crop yield globally - Newsreel

Bee shortage hitting fresh food production

Worldwide production of “nutritionally dense” foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes is being hampered by a lack of insect pollinators. A team of
Read more 28 August 2024