Student invention a shining example of sun safety

Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer before turning 70, with research showing the majority of sun damage occurs during childhood and adolescence.
23 July 2016

UQ to help take the pain out of performance conversations

The University of Queensland’s Careers Service is partnering with Pragmatic Thinking to launch Brisbane’s inaugural Think Club, a place for innovative thinkers to share i
23 June 2016

GPs given tools to combat antibiotic overuse

A pilot program aimed at stemming antibiotic resistance has successfully reduced prescribing rates among participating doctors.
24 June 2016

Seaweed threatens Pacific coral reefs

Regulating overfishing could protect Pacific coral reefs from strangulation by seaweed, according to new findings by a University of Queensland scientist.
23 June 2016

Bird-brained flight provides clues for robotics

Birds have been found to plan their journeys ahead of time, making decisions in advance to manoeuvre around obstacles without adjusting speed.
23 June 2016

Dose of nature is just what the doctor ordered

People who visit parks for 30 minutes or more each week are much less likely to have high blood pressure or poor mental health than those who don’t, according to new rese
24 June 2016

Tapping fishers’ memories reveals long-lost fishing trends

A new scientific study is reconstructing long-term data on fish catches using fishers’ memories to reveal how their rewards have declined over the past 50 years.
23 June 2016

Laboratory drug trials could lead to asthma treatment breakthrough

A new drug with the potential to reverse or slow the development of asthma is being tested by researchers at The University of Queensland.
22 June 2016

Australia’s 'coldest' fridge a winter treat for scientists

While most of us crave a heater this winter, University of Queensland scientists have eagerly welcomed Australia’s coldest refrigerator.
22 June 2016

Media neglect puts native insects at risk

Native bees are falling victim to bad press, with the media glorifying European honey bees at the expense of hard-working Australian pollinators.
22 June 2016

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