Research & Science

Hailstones. | Newsreel

Hailstorms set to pepper Brisbane more often

Brisbane residents can expect to seek cover from hailstorms more often as climate change warms the atmosphere. A new study from UNSW Sydney’s Institute for Climate
Read more 1 August 2025
Couple cheersing with soft drink. | Newsreel

Artificial sweeteners pose greater diabetes risk than sugar

Artificially sweetened drinks pose a greater risk of diabetes than sugar-sweetened products. A new Australian study found drinking one can of artificially sweetened soft
Read more 30 July 2025
Woman flossing. | Newsreel

Study delivers vaccines via dental floss

Future vaccines may be delivered via dental floss, following a study in the United States. Researchers at North Carolina State University have used floss to introduce
Read more 29 July 2025
Satellites. | Newsreel

Noisy, leaky satellites drowning out the universe

Thousands of satellites are leaking radio signals at a frequency which interferes with astronomers’ ability to study the night sky. Curtin University researchers in
Read more 28 July 2025
Two researchers in lab. | Newsreel

Trans-Tasman unis unite to open up research access

Australian and New Zealand universities are uniting to ensure their taxpayer-funded research is available more freely and not locked behind publisher paywalls. Led by
Read more 28 July 2025
Women walking

No excuse for not stepping out with lower daily target

Aussies struggling to reach their 10,000 steps a day can relax, with scientists now suggesting a lower step target will do the trick. A new study, published in The
Read more 25 July 2025
JCU Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Professor Jenny Seddon and QIMR Berghofer Director Professor Fabienne Mackay. | Newsreel

Research partners leverage state-wide expertise

A collaboration stretching the length of Queensland is set to drive innovation in medical research. QIMR Berghofer, based in Brisbane, and North Queensland’s James
Read more 24 July 2025
Artist’s impressions of the NISAR satellite in orbit over central and Northern California. | Newsreel

Shape-shifting Earth set to be exposed

The most comprehensive picture ever created of the Earth’s ever-changing surface will be possible from next month. When the NASA-ISRO SAR satellite launches into orbit
Read more 23 July 2025
Group of young workers. | Newsreel

Leaders missing the mark with Gen Z workers

The disconnect between a growing Gen Z workforce and their managers is widening due to outdated leadership styles, according to a new study. Consulting firm Engaged
Read more 22 July 2025
Wallaby Harry Potter

ACU to crunch the numbers on Aussie rugby’s performance

The Wallabies may be looking for some divine intervention with a team at Australian Catholic University (ACU) looking Australian rugby union’s performance. ACU and
Read more 21 July 2025