Maxing out chemical-free crop protection with dsRNAmax

A software package developed and validated at UQ can tailor safe, effective and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference.

7 July 2025
two men in white coats stand by a microscope with a light

Why we cheer louder for homegrown heroes

Recognising outstanding performance with sports awards is a question of identity, not just ability, UQ researchers have found.

3 July 2025
A gold trophy being help un in a stadium.
Think Club will focus on sharing insights and views

The University of Queensland’s Careers Service is partnering with Pragmatic Thinking to launch Brisbane’s inaugural Think Club, a place for innovative thinkers to share insights and views.

23 June 2016

Don’t underestimate the intelligence of your foot. A study led by Dr Luke Kelly of The University of Queensland’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences has explored the intimate relationships between our feet and running shoes.

23 June 2016
European honeybee (left) and Australian native stingless bee

Native bees are falling victim to bad press, with the media glorifying European honey bees at the expense of hard-working Australian pollinators.

22 June 2016

A new drug with the potential to reverse or slow the development of asthma is being tested by researchers at The University of Queensland.

22 June 2016
From left: Professor Warwick Bowen with members of the UQ Superfluid Team, PhD student Eric Hexin, postdoc Dr Rachpon Kalra, postdoc Dr Christopher Baker, and PhD student Yauhen Sachkou.

While most of us crave a heater this winter, University of Queensland scientists have eagerly welcomed Australia’s coldest refrigerator.

22 June 2016

University of Queensland scientists are honing in on drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in a project which could lead to new antibiotics.

22 June 2016
First edition of QBI's Brain Series magazine

Scientists at The University of Queensland have teamed up with the peak body for Australian athletes, the Australian Athletes’ Alliance, to tackle concussion and its long-term effects.

21 June 2016
The XL Catlin Seaview Survey team visits Big Island, Hawaii.

University of Queensland scientists are concerned about news from the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) that coral bleaching is likely to continue as hotter-than-normal ocean temperatures continue for the third consecutive year.

21 June 2016
Is hot and cold water immersion gainful?

First, researchers discovered cold water immersion after a workout can ruin your gym gains. Now there’s evidence hot water immersion does the same.

21 June 2016
Coral in Malaysia

A six-year collaboration between the Malaysian Government and University of Queensland researchers has resulted in the creation of the Malaysia’s biggest marine protected area.

21 June 2016
Dr Arnold Wiliem

Pathology testing plays a crucial role in the health care system, making up 70 per cent of the scientific basis for medical diagnosis – but the turnaround on test results can takes days for people living outside major cities.

21 June 2016