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Three types of native bush foods arranged together on wooden backdrop

Indigenous communities can now assess the quality and sweetness of their wild-harvested native bush fruits in the field, rather than sending samples off to food science laboratories.

22 July 2021

Neck treatment may prove to be unnecessary and expensive for many migraine sufferers, University of Queensland research has revealed.

22 July 2021

A quantum physicist, genetic counsellor and sleep scientist from 鶹ýӳ of Queensland have been recognised for their efforts to improve science literacy at the 2021 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

22 July 2021
Large block letters placed on a grass patch, reading the name "Brisbane."

鶹ýӳ has a range of experts available to comment on Brisbane's successful bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

21 July 2021
Wild pigs in scrubland

By uprooting carbon trapped in soil, wild pigs are releasing around 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually across the globe, the equivalent of 1.1 million cars.

20 July 2021
(L-R) 鶹ýӳ's Prof. Ben Ahern with a LAMP Genie III diagnostic machine, veterinary nurse Gabriella Doxey with horse Cartouche and veterinary researcher Lyndal Hulse holding the Hendra diagnostic sampling kit.

University of Queensland vets are diagnosing the deadly Hendra virus in horses faster than ever, developing a diagnostic point-of-care kit that can detect the pathogen in under an hour, rather than days.

20 July 2021
Back of researcher in lab holding up test tube of liquid

Improving Australia’s safe drinking water standards and a nationwide wastewater sampling program linking with the Census are among projects as part of a $1.3 million partnership between 鶹ýӳ of Queensland and Queensland Health.

19 July 2021
Black-coloured funnel web spider on a white background

A potentially life-saving treatment for heart attack victims has been discovered from a very unlikely source – the venom of one of the world’s deadliest spiders.

16 July 2021

An international study of 55 countries has shown a marked increase in the number of overweight women globally, with wealthy, educated and urban women heavier than their counterparts.

16 July 2021

A collaborative research project to identify and measure the effects of environmental drivers on several key Queensland fishery species – snapper, pearl perch, and spanner crab – has drawn to a close.

16 July 2021
Women putting sunscreen on arm.

Regular and interactive text messaging has been shown to be an effective way to help young people avoid sunburn by changing their behaviour.

15 July 2021
Group of women with arms around each other.

Women recovering from endometrial cancer require health professionals to provide them with individualised weight management plans to assist with their recovery, a University of Queensland study has shown.

14 July 2021
Associate Professor Emma Hamilton-Williams

It’s hoped a dietary fibre supplement could one day help manage or prevent type 1 diabetes, with research at 鶹ýӳ of Queensland set to progress to the next stage.

14 July 2021
Xanthe Dobbie Cloud Copy (detail), 2020 virtual reality installation 4:50 mins Courtesy of the artist

Recent and newly commissioned artworks from Australian and international artists can be seen for the first time in a new exhibition about the Internet at 鶹ýӳ of Queensland Art Museum. 

13 July 2021
Visual representation of sepsis with blue, pink and red items in blood vessels

A potential therapy developed at 鶹ýӳ of Queensland may one day save lives by helping patients recover faster from severe trauma, extensive burns and major surgery.

13 July 2021
Image of a brain with simulated brainwaves

Researchers at 鶹ýӳ of Queensland, working to gain a better understanding of how brain cells work, have discovered the underlying mechanism of a rare genetic mutation that can cause epilepsy.

9 July 2021
An artists impression of the new material, with nitrogen atoms included in two layers of honeycomb-patterned graphene.

As silicon-based technology reaches its absolute limits, a material engineered by University of Queensland researchers could herald the next generation of electronics with more memory, faster speeds and advanced features.

8 July 2021
Empty beach chair sitting on a beautiful Queensland beach

COVID-19 has deprived Queenslanders of almost 4.7 million holidays, according to a study by University of Queensland academics.

8 July 2021
Mitochondria labelled by fluorescent red, and green proteins in the neurons.

A ‘’perfect storm’’ of genetic mutations, toxic proteins and a defect in natural cell recycling has been uncovered in University of Queensland research that could lead to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

8 July 2021

A quantum physicist and a cellular biologist from 鶹ýӳ of Queensland are among 10 Australian Research Council Australian Laureate Fellows announced today.

7 July 2021