Researchers create mini marine ecosystem in Brisbane to inform and connect people to the Great Barrier Reef and the threat of climate change, as part of the World Science Festival.
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What will a world with autonomous technology look like?
Millennials should prepare for cars without drivers, aircraft without pilots, and skies full of drones as cities move towards fully integrated and intelligent infrastructure, science festival panellists say.
M1, Gateway Motorway funding deal finally reached
A long-running stalemate over the M1 motorway upgrade finally ends, with the Queensland and Federal governments agreeing to pour half a billion dollars into it and three other road projects.
Reef twilight zone offers coral and species protection
While scientists are desperately scrambling to research and understand reef sections subjected to coral bleaching, other sections of the reef have attracted little attention — until now.
Explosive science makes learning fun
Behind clouds of liquid nitrogen gas and exploding balloons of fire is a team of scientists trying to change the way kids feel about STEM education.
Broncos, Panthers get wins over Raiders, Knights
The Broncos get the better of the Raiders thanks to a Jordan Kahu field goal, while the Panthers dismantle the Knights in a 40-0 flogging.
QSO and Ed Kuepper light up the Tivoli
Australian alternative rock legend Ed Kuepper never imagined having the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as his backing band, let alone performing live together.
Brisbane crowds given a rare sight of hatching baby turtles
Some of the world’s best scientific brains are at Brisbane’s World Science Festival, but it’s hatching baby turtles that are getting a lot of the attention.
'You made a difference': Retiring Justice thanked for compassion that saved a life
Upon hearing Queensland Justice Margaret McMurdo was about to retire, Amanda knew she had to express her thanks for decision 19 years ago that changed the trajectory of her life.
Could astrogeology be your dream career?
Experts at the World Science Festival’s ever-popular Cool Jobs event showcase just how fun working in science can be.