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Hailstorms set to pepper Brisbane more often

Brisbane residents can expect to seek cover from hailstorms more often as climate change warms the atmosphere. A new study from UNSW Sydney’s Institute for Climate

Artificial sweeteners pose greater diabetes risk than sugar

Artificially sweetened drinks pose a greater risk of diabetes than sugar-sweetened products. A new Australian study found drinking one can of artificially sweetened soft

Study delivers vaccines via dental floss

Future vaccines may be delivered via dental floss, following a study in the United States. Researchers at North Carolina State University have used floss to introduce

Noisy, leaky satellites drowning out the universe

Thousands of satellites are leaking radio signals at a frequency which interferes with astronomers’ ability to study the night sky. Curtin University researchers in

Trans-Tasman unis unite to open up research access

Australian and New Zealand universities are uniting to ensure their taxpayer-funded research is available more freely and not locked behind publisher paywalls. Led by

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

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

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

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The disconnect between a growing Gen Z workforce and their managers is widening due to outdated leadership styles, according to a new study.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

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

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