Boulder washed inland a sign of Pacific tsunami history

Analysis has shown a boulder weighing almost 1,200 tonnes in Tonga is one of the largest known wave-transported rocks in the world, providing new insights into the Pacific region’s history and risk of tsunamis.

22 May 2025
a man stands in front of a large rock holding a measuring tape

Dishwashing containers a source of microplastic pollution

Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, UQ researchers have found.

20 May 2025
Fingers holding microplastics shown through a magnifying glass
a man in a white lab coat sits at a bench holding a container of small round green fruit

UQ research has confirmed antioxidant properties in an Australian bushfood used by Indigenous people for generations.

18 September 2024

UQ researchers have received $4.1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to advance their research into epilepsy treatments made from spider venom proteins.

17 September 2024
A patient sits up in a hospital bed and points at a tablet being held by a clinician sitting beside them.

UQ researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024
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A children’s book which takes readers inside the life of termites, published with the help of a UQ linguist, has received a top literary award.

13 September 2024
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UQ research has found use of the opioid oxycodone in Australia almost halved after changes to packaging and prescribing practices in 2019.

12 September 2024
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UQ-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

11 September 2024
A mine waste site

University of Queensland researchers are developing new ways to monitor mine waste using drones and ground sensors to improve safety and land rehabilitation across mine sites.

11 September 2024
Close up of koala in tree. Image, Adobe.

Records of koala admissions to veterinary hospitals in South East Queensland show euthanasia was the most common outcome, according to University of Queensland research.

10 September 2024
A female para athlete watches as her coach approaches with a prosthesis for her fencing competition.

Research has highlighted the need for visible and accessible pathways for people with disabilities to transition into coaching.

9 September 2024
A woman smoking while posing for a phone selfie

Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, UQ research has found.

9 September 2024
Two scientists in lab coats and goggles working in a lab.

Researchers at UQ are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell ‘atlas’ to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.

6 September 2024