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  • The Democratic Party has won the 2026 United States midterm elections. The Democrats have retaken control of the United States Senate and House of Representatives in the middle of Donald Trump’s second term as President. As of writing this, the Democrats have picked up an additional 42 seats in the House and 7 seats in…

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  • Twenty people have put their hand up for the Student Representative Council (SRC) Board at this year’s election, which will see board members appointed to a two-year term across 2027 and 2028. Four seats are up for grabs on the nine-member board; five members were chosen last year and will be retained for 2027.   …

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  • The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again delivered observations that challenge the boundaries of contemporary cosmology. A recent study using data from the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES) revealed a strange imbalance: out of 263 distant galaxies examined, about two-thirds rotated clockwise—while only a third rotated counterclockwise. This may seem like an…

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  • A team of scientists at the University of Toronto has discovered, entirely by accident, a groundbreaking mechanism of inheritance that could redefine our understanding of biology. While investigating cancer signalling pathways in a species of microscopic hermaphroditic worms, the researchers observed something so unexpected that it shifted the entire direction of their research: a trait…

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  • Historically, the Northern Hemisphere has dominated the field of astronomy, with NASA and major European observatories leading the way. However, the Southern Hemisphere is gaining attention for its access to celestial objects and phenomena that are difficult or impossible to observe from the North. A growing number of projects and observatories are now highlighting the…

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  • Overview Launched in 2016, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission traveled for seven years through deep space before returning to Earth in 2023. It successfully delivered 122 grams of dust and pebbles from asteroid Bennu, a celestial relic dating back 4.5 billion years. The samples, securely enclosed in a capsule, parachuted into the Utah desert. In January 2025,…

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  • With the first Griffith University Repair Café for 2025 having been held at Nathan Campus on the 18th of March, I thought it would be the perfect time to shine a light on this absolute gem happening across campuses! What are Repair Cafés Repair Cafés are pop ups where you can get your items repaired…

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  • United States President Donald Trump has suspended all military aid to Ukraine after a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump suspended over $1 billion in U.S. military aid to Ukraine amid escalating tensions between the two nations. This decision was intended to pressure Ukraine to begin peace talks with Russia in order to…

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  • In a recent email to Mt Gravatt students, Professor Scott Harrison, the Head of Mt Gravatt Campus, announced significant changes that will impact the future of both the Mt Gravatt and Nathan campuses. As many of us know, originally the Mt Gravatt campus was set to close in 2026, however Professor Harrison states that it…

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  • With category 2 Cyclone, Alfred, predicted to hit the coast north of Brisbane Thursday evening, I thought I would impart some FNQ wisdom to help prepare you for this extreme weather event. This information is relevant for everyone in Southeast Queensland as heavy rain and winds will affect the region. Prepare a Cyclone/Extreme Weather Survival…

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  • Photo courtesy of Grace-Mary Rudken In December, Nathan’s on-campus accommodation informed residents that starting trimester one 2025, weekly rental rates will increase across all of their college buildings. Kinaba, Barakula, Girraween college flats (KBG) weekly rent for a two-trimester contract rose to $185 while Bellenden Ker (BK) College rose to $195. For Single trimester contracts…

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