Whale shark feeding. | Newsreel

Shipping a growing risk for whale sharks

Whale sharks and commercial shipping are on a climate change-induced collision course. New research out of Western Australian, where the iconic marine animal is a major
Read more 8 October 2024
Deaths from storm devastation continue for years after the event - Newsreel

Deaths continue long after cyclones hit

New research has revealed an ongoing hidden death toll from natural disasters that continues for nearly 15 years after the event. A Stanford University study found the
Read more 8 October 2024
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Sequels dominate ‘safe’ Hollywood film schedule

Hollywood seems to be running out of ideas, or perhaps the big studios are becoming more averse to taking risks on unproven  formulas. More than half of the big movies
Read more 8 October 2024
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Donations can ease delivery burden on business

Businesses battling the pressure of “same day delivery” can ease customer expectations by being more charitable. A new report has found consumers were more willing
Read more 8 October 2024
Penguins in Antarctica. | Newsreel

Australia now the world’s greatest ocean protector

An expansion of a marine park near Antarctica means Australia now protects more ocean than any other country on Earth. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said
Read more 8 October 2024
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Free adult vaccines would deliver billion-dollar boost

Free vaccinations for adult Australians would provide an annual economic benefit of more than $1 billion. A report commissioned by global biopharma company GSK, found
Read more 8 October 2024
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Australian innovation to support Moon rescues

Australian researchers are at the forefront of ensuring future inhabitants of the Moon are safe. An international project, led by the University of South Australia
Read more 8 October 2024
Child wearing mask in heavy air pollution. | Newsreel

‘Low-level’ pollution still impacts brain development

A multi-continent global study has found air pollution impacts the development of a child’s brain even at levels below government standards. A University of
Read more 8 October 2024
Person recycling electronics. | Newsreel

Need to make minerals ‘less critical’ for sustainability

Australia’s push to leverage its abundance of critical minerals needs to be paired with a recycling program to optimise the clean energy transition. A white paper from
Read more 8 October 2024
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Sunshine Coast to host world’s brightest maths students

The world’s brightest high school maths students will descend on the Sunshine Coast next year for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Australian Maths Trust
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