Young scientists plant their roots
MORE than 5,000 budding young plant scientists turned their minds to the importance of bees in the food supply chain as part of this year’s Hermitage Research Facility Plant Science Competition.
Reaching for the stars
THE Far North’s brightest emerging minds have been recognised with the highly prestigious Peter Doherty STEM Education Awards including a Trinity Bay State High School student who dreams of the stars.
Cairns weather radar receives upgrade
CAIRNS and surrounding residents will now have access to more reliable and up-to-date weather information after a significant upgrade to the weather radar in Cairns was completed.
Investment supports Queensland battery companies
The State Government’s $24 m investment into local manufacturers will support Queensland’s flow batteries production, helping meet renewable energy commitments.
Queensland to lead the way in technology
A NEW strategy to deliver more high value technology jobs will be delivered by the Queensland Government by the end of the year, building on the National Quantum Strategy.
Grants for the pursuit of science
JUST over 40 community events and projects ranging from collecting population data of manta rays to using artificial intelligence technology to study changes in the Great Barrier Reef will share in more than $700,000 in funding.