Scientists have challenged one of the great mysteries of physics – by undertaking an experiment in space proposed by The University of Queensland a decade ago.
30 September 2019
World Tourism Day has been nominated to raise awareness of the role of tourism and how it affects social, cultural and economic values worldwide.
26 September 2019
Darker male giraffes have been found to be more solitary and less social than their lighter-coloured counterparts, according to new research from The University of Queensland.
26 September 2019
University of Queensland chemical engineers have developed a new method to analyse the physical characteristics of potato chips in a bid to develop a tastier low-fat snack.
20 September 2019
World leaders need to urgently accelerate efforts to prevent “profound, if not catastrophic” climate change in future, a distinguished group of scientists has warned.
20 September 2019
Nanoscale microscopy, a tool relied on by scientists tackling tough health challenges, will be more accessible and affordable, thanks to a team of university researchers.
17 September 2019
A new figure has been put on the number of women in Australia living with endometriosis.
29 August 2019
The University of Queensland is helping to establish a foundation aimed at preserving Moreton Bay’s unique biodiversity, cultural heritage and aesthetic beauty.
29 August 2019
Environmental conditions influence our body mass index (BMI) by increasing or decreasing the effect of inherited genetic variations, University of Queensland researchers have discovered.
23 August 2019
It’s an ancient fruit, but the avocado has been brought into the new millennium with the publication of its draft genome, which may be the key to improvements in future crops.
15 August 2019
Deforestation in Colombia has been linked to armed conflict and forests’ proximity to coca crops, the plant from which cocaine is derived.
13 August 2019
The University of Queensland has stopped more than 800,000 plastic items from going to landfill in the past eight months through an initiative that targets single-use plastic on campus.
7 August 2019
Environmental defenders on the front line of natural resource conflict are being killed at an alarming rate, according to a University of Queensland study.
6 August 2019
The University of Queensland has partnered with Papua New Guinea's largest technological institution to support sustainable development outcomes across the country’s resources sector.
2 August 2019
University of Queensland researchers have used super-resolution microscopy to observe key molecules at work inside living brain cells, further unravelling the puzzle of memory formation and the elusive causes of dementia.
2 August 2019
Volunteer snorkellers and scuba divers have been helping capture images of reef manta rays to better protect the threatened species.
1 August 2019
A leader in cyber security, data science and artificial intelligence will head up The University of Queensland’s prestigious Business School following a competitive global search.
30 July 2019
Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic devices for children under two.
24 July 2019
Hard work, time management and taking every opportunity on offer was the key to success for Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Valedictorian Ayu Namira Paramecwari.
19 July 2019
High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be doing more than just keeping you fit and strong – it may also help prevent age-related cognitive illnesses, such as dementia.
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