'We will have colonies on Mars'but it will never be a new Earth

'We will have colonies on Mars'but it will never be a new Earth

Experts muse on the future of the red planet but warn it would be arrogant hubris to view our planetary neighbour as a replacement.

  • byTony Moore

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'Think before you spit':Keeping track of how genetic data is used

'Think before you spit':Keeping track of how genetic data is used

Genetic data can be used to catch criminals and track diseases,but are we handing over too much of our most personal information?

  • byStuart Layt
The Queensland scientists pushing the bounds of the impossible

The Queensland scientists pushing the bounds of the impossible

Working in STEM can be a challenging road,but the World Science Festival Brisbane has shone the spotlight on Queensland scientists pushing the envelope.

  • byStuart Layt
Poor pawpaw might one day tango with mango's popularity

Poor pawpaw might one day tango with mango's popularity

Australians love mangoes,but Queensland researchers are hoping they can learn to love pawpaws as well,after they've been given some scientific tweaks.

  • byStuart Layt
Brisbane exhibit highlights plastic danger to turtles

Brisbane exhibit highlights plastic danger to turtles

A baby loggerhead turtle hatchery at the World Science festival in Brisbane is seeking to raise awareness of the environmental risks to these marine creatures.

  • byRhys Lloyd andStuart Layt
De-extinction debate:Is that Tasmanian Tiger better off dead?

De-extinction debate:Is that Tasmanian Tiger better off dead?

The technology is rapidly approaching where extinct species like the Tasmanian tiger could be brought back from extinction. But should they be?

  • byStuart Layt
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World Science Festival Brisbane:Your guide to what's on offer

World Science Festival Brisbane:Your guide to what's on offer

The five day festival opened on Wednesday and will explore the wonders of science.

  • byLydia Lynch
New York to Brisbane via Mars:World Science Festival comes to town

New York to Brisbane via Mars:World Science Festival comes to town

The World Science Festival Brisbane is in its fourth year,offering science enthusiasts the chance learn about DNA profiling,protecting the Great Barrier Reef and future missions to Mars.

  • byStuart Layt
Reach for the stars:Australia rocketing forward in the space race

Reach for the stars:Australia rocketing forward in the space race

Australia's first professional astronaut Andy Thomas says the fledgling Australian space industry has the potential to inspire the next generation.

  • byStuart Layt
'Curious'new event links art and science across Brisbane

'Curious'new event links art and science across Brisbane

The new Curiocity event hopes to link art and science with a series of art installations from South Bank to New Farm

  • byLydia Hart andStuart Layt
Brisbane reaches for the stars with World Science Festival 2019 lineup

Brisbane reaches for the stars with World Science Festival 2019 lineup

The World Science Festival Brisbane 2019 program has been launched,featuring NASA astronauts,world-renowned scientists as well as free events.

  • byStuart Layt