Research & Science

Woman looking through microscope. | Newsreel

Tiny walking robots to deliver microscopic breakthrough

Researchers have developed the smallest walking robot to date, with the aim of making it small enough to interact with light waves and enhance microscopic
Read more 3 December 2024
Researcher in lab. | Newsreel

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm to power R&D review

Robyn Denholm, the Chair of global automotive and clean energy company Tesla, will lead a review of Australia’s research and development performance. Federal Industry
Read more 3 December 2024
Koala and baby. | Newsreel

Call to change State koala laws to boost genetic diversity

Researchers have called on injured koalas to be re-located to different regions when recovered, to address a decline in genetic diversity which is threatening the
Read more 3 December 2024
For inactive people, walking can add many years to your life - Newsreel

An hour of walking could add six years to life

People who currently do very low levels of exercise could potentially add six years to their lives if they walked for an hour every day. A study by Griffith University,
Read more 3 December 2024
Traffic noise can reduce the positive effects of nature - Newsreel

Traffic sounds undermine benefits of nature

Manmade sounds have been found to interfere with the positive impact of being in a natural environment. Researchers from the University of the West of England said
Read more 2 December 2024
Man with mask and smoke from bushfire. | Newsreel

Real annual bushfire death toll more than 1.5 million

A global study has revealed the actual death toll from bushfires exceeds 1.5 million each year. Led by Professor Yuming Guo, from Monash University in Melbourne, the
Read more 2 December 2024
Overweight woman and doctor. | Newsreel

Aussie researchers develop natural treatment for obesity

Australian researchers have developed a new obesity treatment that reduces weight without the side-effects of currently popular prescription medicines. University of
Read more 2 December 2024
Focaccia | Newsreel

Tasty focaccia 8000 years in the making

Scientists have revealed that humans have been enjoying multi-flavoured focaccias for more than 8000 years. European researchers found “fully agricultural
Read more 27 November 2024
Sad girl looking out window. | Newsreel

Self-harm spike shows girls most impacted by lockdowns

COVID lockdowns disproportionately impacted the mental health of girls and young women, according to a new study. Research from the University of Sydney found there had
Read more 27 November 2024
QIMR researcher Dr Philip Mosley. | Newsreel

Movie reactions a key to depression diagnosis

Queensland scientists have developed a way to diagnose a severe form of depression by monitoring facial expressions as a patient watches movies. QIMR Berghofer
Read more 27 November 2024