Research & Science

Land in drought. | Newsreel

Global health risks hit climate-induced highs

Two thirds of the indicators tracking global health risks have hit new record highs. The 2024 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has revealed an escalation in
Read more 3 November 2024
Storm and lightning. | Newsreel

Australia’s weather continues to intensify on all fronts

Australia’s weather has intensified over the past two years with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more heavy rainfall and sea level rise. The
Read more 31 October 2024
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Hacked medical devices expose billion-dollar security risk

A team of Australian researchers have hacked into a range of medical devices to expose the vulnerabilities in the multi-billion-dollar market. Scientists from Charles
Read more 31 October 2024
CSIRO flexible solar cell production facility. | Newsreel

New facility to print flexible solar cells on plastic

A flexible solar cell manufacturing facility has opened in Victoria to fast-track development of the technology. Operated by the CSIRO, the complex can produce thousands
Read more 30 October 2024
Spectacular giant claims have moved to the critically endangered list

Giant clams placed on critically endangered list

The giant clam is in danger of going extinct after suffering a population plunge of more than 80 percent over the last century. University of Colorado Boulder
Read more 30 October 2024
Animals socialise less as they age - Newsreel

Aging animals scale down social networks

Animals show similar traits to humans as they age, reducing their social networks and not making new friends. A collection of 16 studies, including six from the
Read more 30 October 2024
Koala crossing the road. | Newsreel

Central Queensland highway a koala death trap

Almost three koalas a week are killed on a 50km stretch to road in Central Queensland, elevating the risk to the region’s already endangered population. Researchers
Read more 30 October 2024
A new element might be added to the periodic table - Newsreel

Science edges toward a new periodic table element

Just when you thought you had remembered them all, science seemed headed towards a new element on the periodic table. Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have
Read more 29 October 2024
A teacher providing online tuition in English as a second language - Newsreel

Speaking two languages slows Alzheimer’s

Speaking two languages has been found to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by up to five years. A new study by Concordia University, published in the
Read more 28 October 2024
A woman demonstrates the healthy habit of standing on one leg - Newsreel

One-leg balancing the key to healthy aging

The ability to stand on one leg has emerged as one of the best indicators of long-term health. Mayo Clinic researchers say leg balance is a better “telltale sign” of
Read more 28 October 2024