Research & Science

Australian native bee. | Newsreel

Honey bee not so sweet for native cousin

European honey bees are having an adverse impact on their native Aussie cousins, risking biodiversity in this country. A new study from Curtin University, in Western
Read more 20 May 2025
Mother and calf humpback whales. | Newsreel

Mum’s the word for humpbacks in Moreton Bay

The waters of Moreton Bay, north of Brisbane, are a mothers’ retreat for migrating humpback whales. A new study, which looked at the behaviours of whales in both
Read more 20 May 2025
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

It’s the Great Barrier ‘Where?’ for some Aussies

More than 10 percent of Australians do not know where the Great Barrier Reef is located. Despite the natural icon being one of Seven Natural Wonders of the World, a new
Read more 19 May 2025
Abalone. | Newsreel

Abalone shows potential as natural IBD treatment

Naturally occurring compounds produced by abalone may provide a new treatment pathway for potentially debilitating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Mater Research’s
Read more 19 May 2025
Harrison Box, founder of Paladin Space, with Triton. | Newsreel

World-first Aussie invention targets space junk

An Australian company has developed the world’s first device capable of capturing space debris from multiple targets and storing it on satellites for
Read more 19 May 2025
New frog species, Litoria tylerantiqua. | Newsreel

Oldest Aussie frog leaps back in time 22 million years

A fossil located in regional Queensland has increased the age of Australia’s oldest frog ancestor by more than 20 million years. Researchers from UNSW Sydney has used
Read more 19 May 2025
Killer robot. | Newsreel

AI breaches the threshold of free will

A new study has deemed Artificial Intelligence (AI) has met all the conditions of free will, turning theoretical moral questions into reality. Finnish philosopher and
Read more 15 May 2025
Associate Professor Hang Lui

Plan for comfortable 3D-printed smart T-shirts

A new 3D ink printing process has been developed which paves the way for more versatile and comfortable smart wearables. Researchers from Washington State University
Read more 15 May 2025
Woman lonely at work. | Newsreel

Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of
Read more 15 May 2025
Couple in private jet. | Newsreel

Wealthiest 10 percent created two-thirds of global warming

The world’s wealthiest 10 percent are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, according to a new report. A study conducted by the International
Read more 14 May 2025