• Artificial Intelligence

    Welcome to your friendly local chatbot


    Open Forum |  March 29, 2024


    QUT researchers have homed in on AI-powered chatbots in the local government sector to look at their benefits and risks, what they are used for and why, and how users view them.


  • Transport

    Car wars


    Open Forum |  March 29, 2024


    Medical pressure group Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) have called for the cross bench to reject the watered down and delayed fuel efficiency standard proposed by the Federal Government, and urged it to protect the health of Australians by requiring tougher vehicle fleet standards.


  • Energy

    The hidden costs of coal mines’ unquenchable thirst


    Open Forum |  March 29, 2024


    Investors and shareholders in Australian coal mining could feel the pinch as water-related risks increase amid worsening climate change impacts, tighter regulations and growing community opposition.


Latest Story

  • Falling for a ghost

    Lisa Portolan     |      February 14, 2020

    It would be easy to chalk up the success of dating apps to functionality, mobility and ease, but what about their reawakening of our romantic imaginations?

  • Solving cancer’s genetic jigsaw

    Cheryl Critchley     |      February 14, 2020

    Mapping the human genome is revolutionising medicine, and better understanding of its genetic roots could help turn cancer into a more manageable chronic disease like diabetes.

  • Spy games in space

    Malcolm Davis     |      February 14, 2020

    Space is ‘contested, congested and competitive’ and superpower conflicts in orbit are intensifying, with Russian, Chinese and American craft trailing and even threatening each other.

  • $3 million boost to rocket fuel tank research

    Open Forum     |      February 13, 2020

    Research that could cut space travel cost by 25 per cent has received a $3 million boost from the Australian Government.

  • Making better use of Australia’s top teachers

    Peter Goss     |      February 13, 2020

    Making better use of our top teachers can help guide other teachers to take a similar path to help Australian students catch up with their international peers.

  • A holistic approach to reduce reoffending

    Belinda Henwood     |      February 13, 2020

    A UNSW Law report is a clear call to action for the NSW Government and relevant departments and agencies to ensure people are adequately supported in their transition from prison to the community.

  • Assessing Indonesian-Australian economic ties

    Tim Harcourt     |      February 13, 2020

    Indonesia is widely covered in the Australian press – mainly about the three B’s – boats, beef and Bali, but there is much more to our economic relationship than  illegal immigration, live cattle exports and drug smuggling cases.

  • The changing face of science

    Brendan Hitchens     |      February 12, 2020

    Science is forever evolving. The recent International Day of Women and Girls in Science reminds us that our perception of science, and how it’s taught, should change too.

  • Challenging the climate of bias

    Jen Martin     |      February 12, 2020

    The largest ever all-woman expedition to Antarctica saw women from 34 countries travel and work together to challenge gender bias in science as well as learn more about the effects of our fast changing climate.

  • You don’t look like a scientist

    Alexandra Nance     |      February 12, 2020

    Times have changed, but the gendered stereotype that scientists are predominantly serious, professional, white men is one that persists, despite ongoing efforts to promote diversity.

  • After the flood

    Max Thomas     |      February 11, 2020

    The heavy rain of recent days has extinguished bushfires and brought relief to drought-stricken farmers and city catchments, but the sediment washed from damaged land will bring its own set of problems.

  • Year 12 can be stressful, but setting strong and healthy goals can help you thrive

    Joanne Dickson     |      February 11, 2020

    Many students are anxious as they enter year 12 as they look forward to crucial exams, but adopting a few simple coping strategies can reduce the stress and improve their outcomes.