To like or not to like – how Facebook affects our sense of belonging

Loneliness and a lack of self-worth could result from a lack of ‘likes’ on Facebook, according to researchers from The University of Queensland.
29 April 2014

Controlling fear by modifying DNA

For many people, fear of flying or of spiders skittering across the lounge room floor is more than just a momentary increase in heart rate and a pair of sweaty palms.
28 April 2014

Experts gather to discuss ‘Big Brother’ era

A conference next week will explore the wide-ranging consequences, issues and opportunities arising from society’s dependence on interactive technology.
28 April 2014

Pitch Drop Experiment enters an exciting new era

On 24 April the ninth drop in the University of Queensland’s famous Pitch Drop Experiment separated during an operation to replace the beaker containing the previous eigh
24 April 2014

Remembering French-Australian wartime connections

The University of Queensland is seeking help from the public to piece together stories of the thousands of Australians who served in France during World War I.
24 April 2014

UQ leads sewer-focussed project to sweet smell of success

A University of Queensland-led research project that is fundamentally changing sewer corrosion and odour management in Australia has won the prestigious 2014 Internationa
23 April 2014

UQ turns red for a reason

The University of Queensland will again be bathed in red for the month of May to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis.
23 April 2014

Dying coral reefs threaten the livelihood of millions

Declining coral reef health is threatening the food security and livelihoods of millions of people living in the coastal tropics, according to a study by University of Qu
23 April 2014

Secret life of cells revealed with new technique

A new technique that allows researchers to conduct experiments more rapidly and accurately is giving insights into the workings of proteins important in heart and muscle
23 April 2014

UQ gene expert joins global company

The world’s largest genomics company, Illumina, has chosen a researcher from The University of Queensland to join as Director of Scientific Research.
22 April 2014

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