Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Australia’s health system

UQ researchers have conducted the first longitudinal study on the impact of endometriosis on Australia’s healthcare system, finding the disease is a significant cause of
16 January 2025

Cost of falls in aged care uncovered

Fall-related injuries in Australia’s residential aged care could be costing the health system $325 million annually, a University of Queensland study has revealed.
13 January 2025

Nickel mining a serious concern for climate action

Land clearing for nickel mines is causing a more severe threat to the climate than initially thought, a study led by a UQ researcher has found.
21 January 2025

Monarch butterflies are in decline in NZ and Australia – they need your help to track where they gather

Monarch butterflies appear to be declining not just in North America but also in Australasia.
3 January 2025

Opinion: Banning social media won’t fix Australia’s youth mental health crisis

Mental illness in Australian youth is rising. We don’t know why but despite very little evidence, social media is bearing the brunt of the blame.
7 January 2025

How having a baby makes it more likely Australian couples rely on the man's income

Australian women are better educated than men but still face poorer job prospects and lower incomes.
2 January 2025

Drug-resistant hookworms put pets and people at risk

Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia and New Zealand, according to new research.
7 January 2025

Research reveals bill to recover Australia's threatened species

The full cost of recovering all of Australia’s threatened animals and plants has been calculated for the first time.
7 January 2025

Why medium-sized animals are better built for speed

Researchers have taken a giant step towards solving the mystery of why intermediately sized animals are the fastest.
19 December 2024

Giving animal strength to medical robotics

UQ researchers have developed a 3D printing method to produce shape-shifting liquid metal robotics with musculoskeletal qualities inspired by animal physiology.
19 December 2024

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