Snakes evolve a magnetic way to be resistant to venom

Certain snakes have evolved a unique genetic trick to avoid being eaten by venomous snakes, according to University of Queensland research.
15 January 2021

Truly astronomical: over half a billion celestial objects mapped

More than 690 million celestial objects have been catalogued, photographed and are now available online for exploration by the public, thanks to an international research
15 January 2021

Jump in demand from non-school leavers to study at UQ

More than 9500 prospective students have now been offered places to study at The University of Queensland in 2021.
14 January 2021

Long-term study reveals harm in regular cannabis use

Regular cannabis use has harmful effects regardless of the age a person starts using, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
27 January 2021

New defence against dengue and emerging mosquito-borne viruses

New treatments to cut the global death rate from dengue, Zika and West Nile viruses could result from research led by The University of Queensland.
8 January 2021

Study estimates 200-plus white sharks breed each year

A study on the vulnerable white shark has shown that approximately 206 to 252 sharks breed on Australia’s east coast each year.
23 December 2020

Investing in a frontline response to elder abuse

University of Queensland researchers are working with a team of 50 social workers across south east Queensland to create a uniform, national approach to identifying abuse
23 December 2020

UQ students showcase child protection research

Two University of Queensland students have joined forces with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to contribute to the prevention of child sexual exploitation.
21 December 2020

Junk food linked to sleep problems in teens

Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
22 December 2020

New Colombo Plan Scholar acts on disability inclusion

2020 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholar and UQ philosophy and economics student Adele Greedy-Vogel wants to make her mark in disability inclusion.
18 December 2020

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