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One-pot process to convert sugarcane waste to jet fuel
Converting sugarcane waste to biofuel could become more environmentally friendly and cost effective.
27 March 2026
Study exposes burden on carers of children with feeding tubes
An Australian-first study has highlighted the need for urgent improvements in support for families caring for children who leave hospital with temporary feeding tubes.
27 March 2026
Car-free trial reveals Brisbane living ‘too hard’ without a private vehicle
Ten car-owning Brisbane residents were challenged to go about their daily lives without their vehicles for 20 days. Two main difficulties stood out during the study.
23 March 2026
Quantity not quality: Australia’s conservation expansion is failing biodiversity
Australia has almost doubled the size of its national parks and reserves since 2010, but an analysis shows the expansion has not been where it’s needed to protect threatened species and ecosystems.
24 March 2026
Emotional Intelligence training a way to boost employee wellbeing
Emotional Intelligence (EI) training can improve employee wellbeing and prevent burn-out in high-stress environments, UQ research has found.
24 March 2026
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Key discovery to prevent sepsis in newborn babies
12 March 2026
Cellular changes linked to depression related fatigue
11 March 2026
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Empowering women boosts conservation success
9 March 2026
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The weed-smart rice system changing livelihoods
A UQ-led project increasing profits and reducing weeds in Cambodia and Laos has received a national honour and been extended for a year.
11 March 2026
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'I treated history as a discipline, not decoration': Ian Kemish AM shares insight from his foray into fiction
Listening, restraint and empathy are skills Adjunct Associate Professor Ian Kemish AM used during his 25-year career in diplomacy, and they were just as valuable when writing his first novel.
26 February 2026
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