Flea now: parasites from domestic pets affecting wildlife world wide

Fleas from domestic pets are infesting native wildlife and feral animals in all continents except Antarctica, a new study reveals.
8 January 2018

Supercharged antibiotics could turn tide against superbugs

An old drug supercharged by UQ researchers has emerged as a new antibiotic that could destroy some of the world’s most dangerous superbugs.
5 January 2018

Portable 3D brain-scanner set to save lives

A new portable, non-invasive brain scanner is set to speed-up the diagnosis of brain injuries and stroke types by creating an immediate 3D image of the brain.
2 January 2018

Degrading coral reefs bad news for commercial fishing

The degradation of coral reefs might have short-term benefits for some fish groups, but would be bad for fisheries long-term, according to a University of Queensland-led
22 December 2017

Can ‘sleeping’ while you’re awake boost brain function?

Mimicking sleep processes in the awake brain of elderly people could prevent age-related decline in brain function.
3 January 2018

Space age plant breeding lights the way for future crops

NASA experiments to grow wheat in space were the inspiration for University of Queensland scientists to develop the world’s first ‘speed breeding’ procedures here on plan
2 January 2018

Students get down to business in Tel Aviv

Student entrepreneurs from The University of Queensland’s Idea Hub are taking on Tel Aviv’s world-leading start-up scene in the exclusive UQ Startup Adventures.
21 December 2017

How much potassium is too much?

An international collaboration to investigate why and how potassium can help lower blood pressure will be trialled at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.
8 January 2018

White noise tunes into learning potential

Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed.
21 December 2017

Boosting resilience to be ready for MS

A resilience training program to improve the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been developed by University of Queensland researchers.
20 December 2017

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