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Plugging into pain: ant toxin causes electrical sting

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain.

17 October 2024
An image of an Australian green-head ant.

Do the traits we value in a partner predict who we pursue?

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ research has found the traits people value in a romantic partner can influence their dating choices.

15 October 2024
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Deadly opioid detected in wastewater for the first time

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Deadly opioid detected in wastewater for the first time

University of Queensland researchers and international collaborators have found a deadly synthetic drug in wastewater in the United States – the first such detection globally.

23 February 2024

Zinc discovery holds promise for people with cystic fibrosis

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Zinc discovery holds promise for people with cystic fibrosis

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have identified an opportunity to reduce infections in people living with cystic fibrosis.

23 February 2024

Revealing what makes bacteria life-threatening

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Revealing what makes bacteria life-threatening

Queensland researchers have discovered that a mutation allows some E. coli bacteria to cause severe disease, a finding that could help to combat antibiotic resistance.

22 February 2024

Giant new snake species identified in the Amazon

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Giant new snake species identified in the Amazon

A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote Amazon has uncovered a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda.

20 February 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ start-up to help solar farms power on

A man stands in a grassy field with rows of solar panels behind him.

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ start-up to help solar farms power on

A tech start-up from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is set to make efficiencies in the renewable energy sector by detecting faults in solar farm panels.

20 February 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers drive positive change with support from the Westpac Scholars Trust

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers drive positive change with support from the Westpac Scholars Trust

Two University of Queensland researchers have received almost $770,000 from the Westpac Scholars Trust to progress innovative research projects and support their leadership development.

16 February 2024

Exercising your way out of depression

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Exercising your way out of depression

Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ research.

15 February 2024

Trapping sulfate to benefit health, industry and waterways

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Trapping sulfate to benefit health, industry and waterways

Scientists have developed a new method to measure and remove sulfate from water, potentially leading to cleaner waterways and more effective nuclear waste treatments.

15 February 2024

Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world’s coral reefs

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Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world’s coral reefs

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­-led research has shown there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems.

14 February 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ health and medical research secures $10.2 million boost

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ health and medical research secures $10.2 million boost

Researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have received more than $10.2 million through 6 Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) schemes to address gaps in health and medical research.

14 February 2024

High-tech spray prevents and cures rusty plant threat

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High-tech spray prevents and cures rusty plant threat

Researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants.

14 February 2024