Global study finds Australians are third most prolific swearers
Australians swear online less frequently than Americans or the British, according to new research on how English-speaking countries use vulgar language.
23 May 2025
Boulder washed inland a sign of Pacific tsunami history
Analysis has shown a boulder weighing almost 1,200 tonnes in Tonga is one of the largest known wave-transported rocks in the world, providing new insights into the Pacific region’s history and risk of tsunamis.
22 May 2025
UQ scientist awarded global scientific honour
A world-leading ecologist from The University of Queensland has been awarded one of science’s highest honours, elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society (UK), the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
22 May 2025
Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, UQ researchers have found.
20 May 2025
UQ's pro bono team will take to the streets today to raise funds so vulnerable and disadvantaged people can access legal help.
20 May 2025
A UQ study has shown scientific knowledge on the conservation of endangered species is often overlooked when not presented in English.
16 May 2025
Newborn babies with a vitamin D deficiency have a higher chance of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism, a major study involving UQ has found.
15 May 2025
UQ researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic that promises to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets.
15 May 2025
A dinosaur’s 40-second journey more than 120 million years ago has been brought back to life by a UQ-led research team using advanced digital modelling techniques.
14 May 2025
Health professionals will have access to national clinical practice guidelines to help assess and diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, after a 4-year research project led by UQ.
13 May 2025
About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. So, could we prevent medication shortages if Australia made more medicines?
12 May 2025
A UQ-led survey found businesses that engage in research and development programs are more financially successful.
12 May 2025
An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to UQ research.
12 May 2025
A sustainable mining startup backed by UQ researchers has been recognised among a handful of top global innovators by the World Economic Forum.
12 May 2025
The Olympics were only one aspect of sport in ancient Greece - often overlooked is that these Games were part of a circuit of 4 international sporting festivals.
9 May 2025
Expanding consumption of oats beyond the usual breakfast bowl of porridge is the aim of a $5.6 million project at the Food and Beverage Accelerator.
9 May 2025
Scientists have launched an interactive global map to show the migratory patterns of more than 100 marine species in an effort to protect at-risk wildlife.
9 May 2025
Racism lies in the misrepresentation of marginalised communities, writes UQ's Dr Allanah Hunt.
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