Planet that is a lot like Earth _ Newsreel

Earth-like planet excites space scientists

Space scientists have uncovered a new planet with more similarities to Earth than any planet previously identified. Glise 12b is slightly smaller than Earth and is
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QUT Associate Professor Paige Little

Supporting spines and building futures

By Elissa Lawrence Associate Professor Paige Little has made it her life’s work to help children with spinal deformities. She also champions disadvantaged teens to
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Record player with The Beatles album in background. | Newsreel

Evidence of first-mover advantage comes together

First-mover advantage, a proven concept in the business world, is also a factor in the success of musical artists, according to new research. Data collected from nearly
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QUT Professor Gene Tyson. | Newsreel

Fellowships no small feat for QUT scientists

Two QUT scientists, who focus on the microscopic to improve human health and explore nano-technology, have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of
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Esports are on the rise as an alternative to physical sport.

Esports luring youth into new sport paradigm

Young Australians are embracing esports as a serious alternative to traditional physical sport. This is prompting a new tranche of research to find ways to negate the
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Packaged meat. | Newsreel

Freshness patches target ‘best before’ waste

Colour-changing freshness indicators could replace “best before” stamps on meat products to avoid waste, based on a new body of research. Researchers at
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New sea level rise fears - Newsreel

Warm currents rife in ‘doomsday’ glacier

Scientists have discovered warm water currents running deep inside Antarctica’s so-called “doomsday glacier” raising fears that sea level rises may be greater than
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Child in study about video games | Newsreel

Gaming can boost children’s wellbeing

Children can benefit from playing video games, according to a recent QUT study. Published in a UNICEF report on the impact of gaming, the study found playing video games
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