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Scientists discover a quantum effect that could eliminate batteries

Scientists discover a quantum effect that could eliminate batteries - Date: - June 4, 2026 - Source: - Queensland University of Technology - Summary: - Researchers have discovered how microscopic imperfections and atomic vibrations can be used to control a powerful quantum effect in an advanced material. The effect can turn alternating electrical signals from the environment directly into the kind of current electronic devices need, without traditional components. As temperature changes, the...

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AI to rescue Australian wildlife research drowning in data

AI to rescue Australian wildlife research drowning in data Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor The power of AI has been harnessed to rapidly clear a photography bottleneck and bring greater coordination and computing power to efforts to save Australian animals from extinction. Developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, the Wildlife Observatory of Australia (WildObs) can quickly analyze millions of images taken by hidden wildlife cameras, meaning faster, more...

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Chinese-launched rocket lights up Australian skies

Chinese-launched rocket lights up Australian skies as it's bound for orbit Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 7:10am A Chinese rocket has lit up the skies across Queensland and northern New South Wales overnight, as it passed over north-eastern Australia. University of Southern Queensland astrophysicist Professor Jonti Horner said the Zhuque 2E Block 2 rocket was launched about 6.20pm from a Chinese satellite launch centre and was visible over Queensland about 20 minutes later last night.

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How well do you know Aussie books? Take our quiz to find out

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Antibiotics drive resistance in waterways—even after they break down

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Beetle mating rituals key to Banksia populations

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This new diabetes pill burns fat without the downsides of Ozempic

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Father in custody for allegedly giving newborn permanent brain injury

Sunshine Coast father in custody for allegedly critically harming nine-week-old son Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 1:58pm In short: Queensland Police said a baby boy was presented to Sunshine Coast University Hospital about 11pm on April 24. The baby boy's father was charged on Saturday, June 6, with grievous bodily harm and faced court on Monday, June 8. His bail was refused and he remains remanded in custody.

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New study sheds light on Victoria's future rainfall

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‘Osprey cam’ streams life of nesting seabirds perched at tip of 55 metre-long Queensland rainforest canopy crane

Researchers believe the same pair of birds have been mating and nesting in the unusual spot in the Daintree Rainforest for 15 consecutive yearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt started by chance – but it should have come as no surprise that two ospreys would pick a hi-tech research facility to make their home. James Cook University’s 47-metre tall crane towers over the far-north Queensland rainforest canopy, making it the perfect nesting place for the seabird.

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