A native bushfood has proven to be a promising natural alternative to synthetic chemicals used to preserve meat, according to University of Queensland research.
24 April 2024
A culturally significant Australian nut dating back to Jurassic times could have a big future thanks to UQ-led research revealing its substantial health benefits.
22 April 2024
UQ researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide to make electricity.
18 April 2024
A milestone study led by UQ researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics.
17 April 2024
Researchers have unravelled the mystery of sugarcane genetics, finding the crop’s genome is three times the size of the human genome and more complex.
28 March 2024
UQ researchers estimate there could be up to 7000 tonnes of microplastics polluting vital ecosystems in Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.
25 March 2024
A researcher from The University of Queensland has discovered a remarkable new genus of fluffy longhorn beetle while camping within rainforest in the Gold Coast hinterland.
21 March 2024
UQ researchers have discovered how the ‘on-switch’ for the body’s inflammation machinery can get stuck and cause rare genetic inflammatory diseases.
19 March 2024
Cocaine use in Brisbane and regional Queensland has spiked to the highest levels recorded in 7 years, according to research led by UQ.
13 March 2024
Queensland researchers have become the first in Australia to use human stem cells to generate fully functioning skin tissue in a laboratory, a significant step towards better treatments for severe burns and wounds.
7 March 2024The University of Queensland has secured funding under the Queensland Investment Corporation-managed Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund to invest in promising local start-ups.
4 March 2024A 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
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
Researchers from The University 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
DNA changes consistent with life-threatening pregnancy complications have been found in the placentas of pregnant women infected by COVID-19, according to University of Queensland researchers.
9 February 2024
Outdated perceptions of leadership persist across society despite being repeatedly debunked, University of Queensland research has found.
8 February 2024
A three-year project led by UQ and the tourism industry has delivered a roadmap to help one of the state’s most important sectors develop resilience and recover from disaster.
5 February 2024
A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks.
4 January 2024
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland.
3 January 2024
An ambitious alliance to achieve zero net emissions in Australian agriculture and boost the $70 billion sector has been funded by the Federal Government.
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