Real-time satellite system to monitor global reef bleaching

In a world first, a satellite-based global coral reef bleaching monitoring system will scan the Earth’s oceans for coral-killing bleaching events in real-time.
19 May 2021

Jab-free dengue immunity could be just a click away

A dengue virus vaccine candidate has passed an important milestone, with promising results in animal model testing providing hope to the 390 million people infected every
13 May 2021

Drug target pathway could unlock treatments for diabetes, cancer and COVID

Scientists have visualised and investigated a key molecular pathway that could one day help treat inflammation, diabetes, cancer, infectious diseases and potentially even
11 May 2021

Research reveals plastic levels in food staples

People are consuming three to four milligrams of plastic for every 100 grams of rice they eat, with the number jumping to 13 milligrams per serve for instant rice, accord
10 May 2021

New pregnancy physical activity guidelines recommended

A set of physical activity for pregnancy guidelines, developed by The University of Queensland and CQUniversity, was released by the Australian Government Department of H
9 May 2021

UQ research finds new way to reduce scarring

Researchers have been able to reduce scarring by blocking part of the healing process in research that could make a significant difference for burns and other trauma pati
7 May 2021

UQ researcher elected to world’s leading scientific society

The University of Queensland’s Professor David Craik has been elected as a Fellow of the oldest learned society in the world, the Royal Society, for his outstanding contr
7 May 2021

Health study could save millions of dollars and reduce environmental footprint

Researchers hope to save significant time, money and resources in Australian hospital wards, with findings from a new University of Queensland-led study.
7 May 2021

Cave site in Kenya reveals the oldest human burial in Africa

The remains of a child buried almost 80,000 years ago under an overhang at Panga ya Saidi cave in Kenya is providing important new details about the development of comple
6 May 2021

First step to curb COVID vaccine misinformation is finding out who is most vulnerable

The success of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout will depend on everyone’s willingness to receive it.
5 May 2021

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