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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
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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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Landmark cerebral palsy study reveals benefits of exercise

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Landmark cerebral palsy study reveals benefits of exercise

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

3 January 2024

50 years after Evonne Goolagong’s Australian Open win, we should remember her achievements – and the racism she overcame

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50 years after Evonne Goolagong’s Australian Open win, we should remember her achievements – and the racism she overcame

Gary Osmond, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland ...

2 January 2024

NHMRC awards $43 million in four new grants

NHMRC awards $43 million in four new grants

Researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have received more than $43 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to address health research challenges from Alzheimer’s disease to youth vaping.

18 December 2023

Tempting teens to vape – social media under the spotlight

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Tempting teens to vape – social media under the spotlight

A Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ research project will investigate the online influences behind young people taking up vaping - and develop social media content to support them in quitting.

15 December 2023

ATAR advice for school leavers from Australia’s University Teacher of the Year

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ATAR advice for school leavers from Australia’s University Teacher of the Year

With ATAR scores out this week, school leavers can find out how to get the best from their results with advice from Australia’s University Teacher of the Year.

14 December 2023

Women with PCOS can stress less about fertility

Women with PCOS can stress less about fertility

Researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) respond well to fertility treatments and have the same birth rate as women without the condition.

13 December 2023

Dentist bringing smiles to people with special needs

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Dentist bringing smiles to people with special needs

When Dr Lydia See graduated from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ this week she became one of only a handful of qualified special needs dentists in Australia.

13 December 2023

Net zero emissions from Australian agriculture: a challenge and opportunity

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Net zero emissions from Australian agriculture: a challenge and opportunity

An ambitious alliance to achieve zero net emissions in Australian agriculture and boost the $70 billion sector has been funded by the Federal Government.

12 December 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ honours remarkable individuals

Li Cunxin AO stands in the Great Court wearing his red and yellow academic dress and cap.

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ honours remarkable individuals

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland has recognised renowned ballet dancer and author, Li Cunxin AO, and pioneering chemical engineer, Katherine Hirschfeld AM, with Honorary Doctorates during Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s 2023 end-of-year graduations.

12 December 2023

Proving age is no barrier: social worker earns PhD at 90

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Proving age is no barrier: social worker earns PhD at 90

Dr Bronwyn Herbert is the embodiment of lifelong learning. At the age of 90, the long-time social worker is graduating from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland after completing her PhD thesis on the generational impacts of homelessness.

11 December 2023

Coral reefs in peril from record-breaking ocean heat

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Coral reefs in peril from record-breaking ocean heat

Record breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.

8 December 2023