Research & Science

HomeResearch & Science

Gamers help craft gambling awareness messaging

Gamers in the Northern Territory are taking part in a study to discover how in-game spending on virtual items and events may shape long-term gambling habits. Flinders

New police tool poisons data to hamper cyber crime

Australian police are using “digital poison” in an attempt to thwart cyber criminals. In a collaboration with Monash University, the Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Coffee a day puts our hearts in-synch

Many use a daily shot of caffeine as a “heart-starter”, with scientists now confirming we can use the term more literally. New Australian-led research has shown a

National award for “sleepy” brain stem cell research

A Brisbane scientist’s innovative work with “sleepy” brain stem cells has earned him a share of the 2025 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research. Dr

Veteran health at the heart of 20 years of research

Two decades of research into veterans’ health has been marked at an anniversary gala in Brisbane. More than 400 guests gathered at Brisbane City Hall as Gallipoli

Garcia-Marin a rising star in medical research

A young Queensland researcher instrumental in a world-leading genetics study has been recognised with an Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI)

Aussies turning to AI for mental health advice

More than 10 percent of Australians are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health advice, as loneliness and social isolation rates rise. A new report,

New research hub hones in on inter-cell communication

Two South-East Queensland universities have joined forces to create a new research hub on the Sunshine Coast. Based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI), the

Professor Rachel Neale new Fellow of AAHMS

A Brisbane researcher has received one of the highest honours in the Australian health and medical research community. QIMR Berghofer Cancer Aetiology & Prevention

Fast fashion fail impacts Pacific neighbours

A Queensland-made documentary is shining a light on the impact of fast fashion on Pacific island nations. To be launched this week, the new documentary made by

Subscribe to our newsletter

Our newsletter