Wonder materials combine strength and lightness
Superhero fans have long wondered how the likes of Superman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman can withstand explosions and fires, but their costumes remain light, flexible and
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Haymet Australia’s new Chief Scientist
World-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur Tony Haymet is Australia’s next Chief Scientist.
Federal Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic said Emeritus
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Small businesses turn to tech to tackle costs
Small business owners plan to turn to tech in 2025 to combat rising costs.
This year’s NAB Economics Business Insights survey found three quarters (76 percent) of
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Industry leaders flag weak outlook for 2025
Leaders of Australian industry are scaling back long-term investment plans as they remain pessimistic about the country’s economic prospects for 2025.
The latest
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17,300 speedsters caught in lead up to schools’ return
More than 17,000 Queenslanders were caught speeding over the school holidays, with police urging drivers to slow down as children return to the classroom this
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Strange new worlds found deep inside the Earth
Scientists have found two huge “islands” hidden deep within the Earth’s mantle.
They say these islands are larger than a continent and at least half-a-billion
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Police warning over children using deepfakes to harass
An increase in the incidence of children using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes to harass classmates has promoted a warning from the Australian Federal
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Queensland momentum challenges western dominance
A surging Queensland economy has improved its position in the State rankings, just falling short of pipping Western Australia for the top spot.
The CommSec State of the
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Road to healthy habits a longer journey than 21 days
People struggling to maintain their New Year’s resolutions are being urged to stay the course, with new research finding habits take longer to form, and break, than
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Seeing double a triple treat for St Agatha’s
A triple treat with a twist is being celebrated at an inner-city Brisbane school this week.
As St Agatha’s Primary School in Clayfield marks its 100th anniversary this
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