Pots of gold engineered to help with early disease detection

University of Queensland researchers have developed biosensors that use nanoengineered porous gold which more effectively detect early signs of disease, improving patient
25 August 2020

Designer laundry detergent startup takes out top prize

A startup building practical and ethical solutions to laundry detergents has taken out the top prize at The University of Queensland’s Accelerator Pitch Night Online.
24 August 2020

Women in Science podcast

Women in Science is a podcast series featuring interviews with inspiring researchers who are breaking barriers in their fields and making remarkable contributions to scie
4 November 2020

COVID-19 patients needed for study

Australians who have tested positive to COVID-19 are being urged to participate in a global survey, to help scientists learn more about the virus’s severe impact on the s
21 August 2020

It’s a ‘Longreach’ way to the top but Keely’s ready to roll

Indigenous teenagers at remote schools rarely have opportunities to envision themselves in science, technology, engineering and maths careers – but one young Wiradjuri wo
20 August 2020

Indonesia’s coastal communities shoulder the impacts of ocean plastic

The urgency of reducing single-use plastic in global supply chains has been highlighted by a University of Queensland study in collaboration with the Indonesian Institute
4 September 2020

Species ‘pushed out of the tropics’ by climate change

The world’s tropical regions are home to the widest range of plants and animals, but research from The University of Queensland reveals that climate change is pushing spe
25 August 2020

Plants take in less carbon in a warming world

As world temperatures rise, the rate at which plants in certain regions can absorb carbon dioxide is declining, according to University of Queensland research.
20 August 2020

Melatonin linked to improved brain function in child concussion

Melatonin could improve brain functions related to sleep quality in children recovering from concussion, according to a University of Queensland study.
19 August 2020

Discovery promising for millions at risk from antibiotic resistance

There is new hope for approximately 700,000 people who die each year from antibiotic resistant infections, with University of Queensland researchers discovering how bacte
18 August 2020

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