Tracking down Australia's missing manta rays

More than 11,000 manta ray sighting records – from scuba divers, aerial surveys and online submissions – have helped researchers better understand reef manta ray distribu
20 January 2020

Premature menopause increases risk of chronic health issues

Women who experience premature menopause are significantly more likely to develop multiple chronic conditions, according to a new study by the University of Queensland.
20 January 2020

Scientists seek landholder help to combat toxic fireweed

Fireweed is one of eastern Australia’s worst invasive species, and scientists are asking landholders for on-the-ground information about where it is growing and how they
17 January 2020

Controlling molecular glue protects connections between brain cells

A way in which some connections between brain cells can resist degeneration – a hallmark of traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases — has been discovered
16 January 2020

Majority of cannabis consumed in Australia is by daily users

Daily users account for more than 80 per cent of all cannabis consumed in Australia, according to new research from The University of Queensland.
16 January 2020

What puts women off bearded men?

Women who find bearded men less attractive may be deterred due to their potential risk for carrying ticks, bugs and lice, according to a University of Queensland study pu
15 January 2020

Centre to unravel the mysteries of our amazing brain

Our understanding of the brain and its disorders will be boosted with the establishment of an international partnership.
15 January 2020

Top students flock to UQ

The University of Queensland sent out 3071 offers to students this morning, bringing the total number so far to nearly 8700.
15 January 2020

Fire fallout

University of Queensland academics have discussed a number of issues that have emerged during Australia's unprecedented bushfire season.
10 January 2020

Study to fight food insecurity in Indigenous communities

Working with communities to improve food security for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children will be the focus of a significant University of Queensland study.
8 January 2020

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