Bullet proof vest. | Newsreel

Nanofibre research tackling Top End problems

Researchers in the Northern Territory are hoping nanofibres can ease the burden of police working in oppressive heat and help provide clean water to people living in
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Student voices celebrated across south-east Queensland

The voices of school students across south-east Queensland are resonating a little louder today during Student Voice Awareness Day. An initiative of Brisbane Catholic
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The dangers of humanising artificial intelligence

By Raffaele F Ciriello and Angelina Ying Chen For most of our history, we believed empathy was a uniquely human trait – a special ability that set us apart from
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Brisbane season for Jesus Christ Superstar

Rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar will arrive in Brisbane in June next year. Promoters announced today the awarding-winning Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber production
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Bike path separated from road. | Newsreel

Separation the key to more active transport

Three quarters of Australians support building more walking and cycling paths, prompting a call for extra investment in active transport infrastructure. An Australia
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Firefighter battling bush fire. | Newsreel

Forest fire emissions explode in sensitive areas

Emissions from bush fires have more than doubled over the past 20 years, creating an environment conducive to more fires. A new study from the University of East Anglia
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Farmer looking at smart phone in the field. | Newsreel

Satellite’s mobile credentials tested for remote Australia

The viability of new satellites to provide reliable mobile connectivity in remote Australia will be tested over the coming months. The trials, under way in 50 regional
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Brisbane City Council Metro vehicle. | Newsreel

Brisbane Metro begins operation in city’s south

Brisbane’s long-awaited Metro system begins operation today, with a route between Eight Miles Plains and the University of Queensland the first to carry fare-paying
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Robot hand. | Newsreel

New technology paves the way for a ‘robodoctor’

A soft robot has been developed which can perform routine medical examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps. Researchers at
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Kirigami example. | Newsreel

Future technology channels ancient paper art

An ancient Japanese form of paper art could hold the key to the future reliability of our wireless networks. Researchers in North America believe kirigami, the ancient
Read more 21 October 2024