Teen suicide risk greatest in developing countries: study

Adolescents in developing countries are more likely to make suicide attempts or have suicidal thoughts than those living in high-income countries, a University of Queensl
14 March 2019

UQ physicists to mingle with Nobel Laureates

Two University of Queensland physicists have been chosen to attend the annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, which will feature 40 Nobel Laureates and an elite selection
13 March 2019

Artificial intelligence breakthrough helps diabetics and aviation engines

Breakthrough artificial intelligence developed in Queensland could improve insulin dosing for diabetics and transform the way aeroplane engine wear and tear is monitored.
25 March 2019

Super clones to conquer coconut crisis

Ageing coconut palm trees could be replaced quickly and cheaply by superior cloned coconuts being developed by University of Queensland researchers.
11 March 2019

Sugar set for ‘energycane’ reinvention

Gene-editing sugarcane for use in renewable energy and bio-plastics could help secure the industry’s future.
11 March 2019

Zinc could help as non-antibiotic treatment for UTIs

New details about the role of zinc in our immune system could help the development of new non-antibiotic treatment strategies for bacterial diseases, such as urinary trac
11 March 2019

New gene hunt reveals potential breast cancer treatment target

Australian and US researchers have developed a way to discover elusive cancer-promoting genes, and have already identified one that appears to promote aggressive breast c
8 March 2019

Mapping the ravages of guns, traps and bulldozers on biodiversity

New research has revealed that human threats – like hunting and land clearing – are severely limiting the areas in which species can survive.
13 March 2019

New Chief Student Entrepreneur steps up to launch Ventures

The University of Queensland’s new Chief Student Entrepreneur, Josh Tambunan, has his work cut out for him as he knuckles down for his final year of study toward a double
7 March 2019

Exercise is good for the brain, but what type is best?

Exercise may help improve brain health and prevent dementia, but what form of exercise is the most effective?
8 March 2019

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