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Study finds fluoride in water does not affect brain development

A University of Queensland study has found no link between exposure to water fluoridation as a young child and negative cognitive development.

19 December 2024
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Why medium-sized animals are better built for speed

Researchers have taken a giant step towards solving the mystery of why intermediately sized animals are the fastest.

19 December 2024
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers partner with German counterparts

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers partner with German counterparts

University of Queensland researchers have secured funding through the 2024 Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation scheme to advance globally-significant projects.

25 November 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ recognised in Highly Cited Researcher awards

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ recognised in Highly Cited Researcher awards

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland received the equal highest number of Highly Cited Researcher (HCR) awards in Australia.

22 November 2024

70% of Australians with depressive disorders not getting adequate treatment

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70% of Australians with depressive disorders not getting adequate treatment

Researchers have found 70% of Australians diagnosed with major depressive disorder are not receiving even the minimal treatment necessary.

22 November 2024

Collaboration key to ultimate genotypes in plants and livestock

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Collaboration key to ultimate genotypes in plants and livestock

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers are setting the agenda for breeding high yield, heat tolerant and disease-resistant crops and low emission cattle with excellent feed conversion efficiency as they search for the ultimate genotype.

20 November 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ swimming program a win for young people with cerebral palsy

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ swimming program a win for young people with cerebral palsy

A competitive swimming program developed by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition.

19 November 2024

Queensland the home of Quantum

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Queensland the home of Quantum

Growing Australia’s quantum ecosystem will be the focus when hundreds of delegates from government, industry and research converge in Brisbane next year.

19 November 2024

Mitigating heat stress in heifers to prevent stock losses

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Mitigating heat stress in heifers to prevent stock losses

A three-year pilot project led by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has shown installing shade structures in largely treeless paddocks could increase calf survival rates.

19 November 2024

Facebook ads targeting people at risk of harm under scrutiny

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Facebook ads targeting people at risk of harm under scrutiny

A Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­-led study has revealed how alcohol and gambling companies target people with Facebook advertising for addictive products.

18 November 2024

Fermenting a future for food in Australia

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Fermenting a future for food in Australia

Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia.

18 November 2024

New oral drug to calm abdominal pain

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New oral drug to calm abdominal pain

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain based on the peptide hormone oxytocin that drives childbirth contractions.

18 November 2024

Traffic safety start-up gains global traction

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Traffic safety start-up gains global traction

A Brisbane-based software start-up formed by Uniquest and using AI to improve road safety has been acquired by Canadian company Transoft Solutions.

15 November 2024