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Targeted physiotherapy trial to cut burden of migraines and neck pain

A specialised physiotherapy program targeting the severity and frequency of migraine will be tested in a University of Queensland clinical trial to begin this year.
16 July 2026
two small large-eyed grey gliders are held in a hand

Data shows biggest danger to wildlife is people, not cats

Human-created hazards are responsible for most wildlife rescues in New South Wales, and researchers are calling for more prevention strategies to save threatened species.
15 July 2026
A man in a white lab coat sits holding a glass of honey, while a lady in a white shirt and blue jeans stands next to him smiling

Is gentle handling the key to better tasting honey?

Research at UQ is determining whether the way honey is harvested and stored can affect the taste and quality of the product.
10 July 2026
Older man holding the back of his neck, getting out of a car after a traffic accident.

Calling people with whiplash to trial new treatment

A new whiplash treatment program which involves clinical psychologists training physiotherapists in new techniques is seeking participants for a clinical trial.
9 July 2026
three snorkellers wearing big flippers are swimming down towards some coral with cameras held in front of them

From birdsong to galaxies: unleashing the potential of citizen science

Everyone could contribute dramatically more to scientific knowledge if given better recognition, administrative support and funding stability; research has found.
7 July 2026

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Laboratory worker wearing protective glasses and blue gloves examining a sealed multi-well sample plate inside a sterile cabinet, with additional plates arranged on the work surface.

‘Super fungi’ offer greener path to recover critical minerals

A ‘superpowered’ fungus engineered at The University of Queensland could be used to extract critical minerals from toxic mining waste while also helping to remediate sites.
23 June 2026
Dr Axayacatl Gonzalez pouring white sugar crystals from one hand to the other.

Researchers offer sweet alternative with ‘healthy’ low-calorie sugars

Soft drinks and foods containing rare natural sugars with fewer calories but a similar taste to table sugar could soon be readily available on supermarket shelves.
17 June 2026

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