Danie Mellor

Marru exhibition brings new dimensions to art

Audiences can examine new ways of seeing the world with Danie Mellor’s Marru/ the unseen visible exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery. “Marru” means
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Bold new twist in search for extraterrestrial life

To quote Mr Spock on the 1960s Star Trek sci-fi series – “It’s life Jim but not as we know it”. It turns out that Star Trek was again ahead of its time
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Skin cancer fear is low despite the risks

Most people are not too concerned about skin cancer despite evidence showing a relatively small number of sunburns can trigger melanoma. Researchers at Florida Atlantic
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3D printers the tool of choice for Martian pioneers

By Sven Bilén Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only the essentials: tools, seeds
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Deep flaws in deepfake detection tools

Critical flaws have been uncovered in widely used deepfake detection tools, sparking a call for urgent improvements in deepfake detection technologies. A study by
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Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries

Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace. Federal Minister for Women Katy
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Programs target youth crime re-offending rates

Two Queensland Government programs aimed at addressing re-offending rates have been put out to tender. Premier David Crisafulli said the Regional Reset and Staying on
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Aussie laser weapon closer after Adelaide test

Australia is a step closer to a home-grown laser weapon after a successful test in South Australia. In a national first, the Adelaide laboratories of QinetiQ
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No love for non-essential spending in February

Valentine’s Day failed to open wallets this year, with consumer spending dropping in key sectors last month. The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index fell
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Sunshine Coast beach scarping at Maroochydore. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast beach access one focus of Alfred recovery

Restoring beach access for lifesavers is one of the priorities as Sunshine Coast Council continues recovery efforts following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Deputy Mayor and
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