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Adult gamer plays a video game alone in a darkened room

At-risk gamers gambling with their financial future

Nearly 8 out of every 10 people at risk of gaming disorder have experienced overspending or financial harm due to their habit, an international study led by UQ researchers has found.
17 September 2026
Two researchers stand in a green crop field holding plant samples. One person holds an uprooted plant showing its roots, while the other holds a handful of soil. Rolling farmland, trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds are visible in the background.

Breeding for better rotations opens a new frontier in farming systems

Breeding crops for farming systems rather than yield alone could exploit untapped genetic potential and help farmers cut fertiliser bills.
17 September 2026
Young Australian Aboriginal woman seated at an outdoor wooden table with umbrellas and greenery in the background.
Analysis

What major tests like PISA and NAPLAN get wrong about Indigenous students

We’ve just received the results of the latest PISA test – the international assessment of 15-year-olds’ science, maths and reading skills.
17 September 2026
Child with mouth open while dentist inspects teeth.

Children’s oral health improved but postcode gap remains

A decade-long examination of child oral health in Queensland has found population-based programs have helped the state achieve meaningful improvements, but not all children are benefitting from the gains made.
16 September 2026
A whale shark swims through clear blue ocean water with its mouth open, filtering plankton. Sunlight streams down from above, illuminating the shark’s distinctive pattern of white spots and stripes while columns of bubbles rise in the background

Sharks on the move expose the need for international conservation efforts

The key to conserving some of the world's most endangered marine species is better mapping their ocean migrations and cross-border cooperation, University of Queensland researchers say.
16 September 2026

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