Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent

Adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40 per cent, a global study led by The University of Queensland has found.

11 July 2025
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Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’

Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvorn Gorge.

11 July 2025
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Egg injection leads to healthier chicks

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Egg injection leads to healthier chicks

An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to UQ research.

12 May 2025

UQ sand mining startup named among top global innovators by World Economic Forum

Dr Juliana Segura-Salazar (left) and Dr Lulit Habte Ekubatsion at UQ's School of Civil Engineering Concrete Laboratory. Credit: Global Centre for Mineral Security (GCMS).

UQ sand mining startup named among top global innovators by World Economic Forum

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

Forget medals, ancient Games athletes battled for olive oil

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Forget medals, ancient Games athletes battled for olive oil

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

Researchers to take healthy oats beyond breakfast

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Researchers to take healthy oats beyond breakfast

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

Database reveals vital ocean links to aid conservation

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Database reveals vital ocean links to aid conservation

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

I work as a sensitivity reader – and racism is harder to spot than you’d think

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I work as a sensitivity reader – and racism is harder to spot than you’d think

Racism lies in the misrepresentation of marginalised communities, writes UQ's Dr Allanah Hunt.

9 May 2025

Replanted rainforests may benefit from termite transplants

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Replanted rainforests may benefit from termite transplants

Despite a bad reputation for their destructive abilities, termite ‘transplants’ may be necessary to give regenerated rainforests a boost.

7 May 2025

Light conversion tech to power wearable X-rays for children

UQ reseachers examining light conversion technology in a lab.

Light conversion tech to power wearable X-rays for children

Light conversion technology developed by UQ researchers will be used for wearable X-ray devices that make respiratory scans more comfortable for young children.

6 May 2025

Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause

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Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause

Women who suffer from endometriosis have an increased risk of premature and early menopause, both naturally and surgically, UQ researchers have found.

1 May 2025

Satellites a solution for tracking coral reef health

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Satellites a solution for tracking coral reef health

Satellites orbiting Earth offer great potential to better understand the world’s reefs over time beyond the sites visited by researchers, UQ research has found.

30 April 2025

Packaging up a sustainable future for Australian business

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Packaging up a sustainable future for Australian business

Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging.

29 April 2025