Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent
Adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40 per cent, a global study led by The University of Queensland has found.
11 July 2025
Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’
Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvorn Gorge.
11 July 2025
Researchers are calling for a major boost to physical activity recommendations, with a new study linking more weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases.
10 August 2016
University of Queensland research has revealed how fats – including cholesterol – could increase the progression of aggressive cancers.
8 August 2016
DNA found in human bones on two Turkish dig sites has shed new light on the ancestry of European farmers, demonstrating a close link between Europe and Asia.
5 August 2016
Electronics are getting smaller, smarter and ever-more ubiquitous, and the minute parts that make them work need to be constantly re-engineered to keep pace with rapid change.
5 August 2016
Only 35 per cent of Australian professional footballers were able to identify the benefits of a supplement they were taking, and 48 per cent admitted to never reading the labels.
5 August 2016
An exhibition showcasing the diversity of contemporary practices within Indigenous photography will open at The University of Queensland Art Museum tomorrow (6 August).
5 August 2016
Many people are familiar with the concept of the Internet of Things – smart homes, smart cars and the like – but did you know there is also an Internet of Living Things
4 August 2016
The University of Queensland's Customs House has added another award to its already impressive list of accolades.
3 August 2016The University of Queensland has a list of experts available for comment on issues relating to the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
3 August 2016
Researcher has shown that hysterectomy doubles the odds of a woman enduring persistent hot flushes and night sweats, even if they retain their ovaries.
2 August 2016
Consumers of Asian alternative medicine derived from Australian marine life may be inadvertently consuming toxins, according to research by The University of Queensland.
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