Research & Science

Woman taking a coronavirus test. | Newsreel

Test reveals dangerous new coronavirus variants

A tool has been developed to determine which new coronavirus variants will be the most harmful. Developed by researchers at Cornell University, the bioelectric device
Read more10 July 2024
Woman getting cancer treatment with doctor. | Newsreel

Peptide path to greener cancer treatments

Greener cancer treatments are a step closer thanks to new research out of the United Kingdom. With most current processes involving the use of toxic chemicals,
Read more10 July 2024
New smart clothing breakthrough - Newsreel

Smart clothing will revolutionise body monitoring

A new generation of smart clothing could revolutionise the way people exercise and recover from injury. Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Bath have
Read more9 July 2024
Dingo on K'gari (Fraser Island). | Newsreel

Proof K’gari dingoes’ heritage goes back 3000 years

DNA analysis has confirmed the dingoes of K’gari have no links to domestic dogs and are part of a 3000-year-old lineage. A joint QUT–University of Adelaide study
Read more9 July 2024
Young woman looking worried. | Newsreel

Feeling of youth missing from young people

Almost half of Australia’s youth say they are missing out on being young because of the wide range of social issues impacting their lives. Monash University
Read more9 July 2024
QUT researchers Dr Rachel Okolicsanyi, Martina Gyimesi, Associate Professor Larisa Haupt. | Newsreel| Newsreel

Researchers urge rethink on cause of Alzheimer’s

Mainstream thinking on the causes of Alzheimer’s may be looking at symptoms as opposed to the root cause of the disease. New research from QUT suggests there needs to
Read more8 July 2024
Early health habits linked to brain decline - Newsrell

Positive early habits can reduce cognitive decline

New research has linked declining brain function in mid-life with poor habits and stress as a young adult. A study report by the University of California – San
Read more8 July 2024
QUT PhD student Sina Rejali, centre, with CARRS-Q researchers Dr Natalie Watson Brown, left, and Dr Sherrie-Anne Kaye. | Newsreel

Hold the phone. Distraction more than mobiles

A focus on cracking down on mobile phone use while driving has overlooked the need to make drivers aware of the many other forms of distraction while behind the
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Professor Tan Yigitcanlar, Dr Carol Hon, Massimo Regona and Dr Melissa Teo from QUT. | Newsreel

AI can build greener construction industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to create a greener construction industry. Based on a QUT analysis of current research, AI could be used in a diverse
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Southern Cross University to study diversity in aged care - Newsreel

Study supports better aged care for diverse groups

Enhancing the aged care experience for gender and sexually diverse people is the goal of a new federally funded study. The five-year, $999,533 study is being led by
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