Biorobotics reveal the secret lives of bugs and bees

Technology that combines infrared lighting, robotics and a retroreflective marker is allowing scientists to follow and film insects as they fly in their natural environment.

5 December 2024
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Study exposes link between genetic risk of depression and heart disease in women

Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, UQ researchers have found.

5 December 2024
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Revealing a master controller of development and ageing

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Revealing a master controller of development and ageing

University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of ageing in cells, potentially paving the way to improve quality of life as people age.

8 July 2024

Humpbacks happier during pandemic pause

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Humpbacks happier during pandemic pause

UQ-led research has found migrating humpback whales off Australia’s east coast became less stressed over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 July 2024

UQ training centre to tackle antimicrobial resistance in agribusiness and environment

UQ training centre to tackle antimicrobial resistance in agribusiness and environment

 A new training Centre led by The University of Queensland is partnering with industry to tackle the global crisis of antimicrobial-resistant infections, which affect humans, animals and the environment.

5 July 2024

UQ researchers secure more than $6.5 million in ARC funding

UQ researchers secure more than $6.5 million in ARC funding

Ten University of Queensland research teams will share more than $6.5 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects scheme.

4 July 2024

A hard nut to crack: Future-proofing Australia’s macadamia industry

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A hard nut to crack: Future-proofing Australia’s macadamia industry

Future-proofing the burgeoning macadamia industry is the focus of a long-term breeding program led by researchers at The University of Queensland.

2 July 2024

Quail imaging offers insights into congenital birth defects

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Quail imaging offers insights into congenital birth defects

Researchers at UQ have for the first time captured images and video in real time of early embryonic development to understand more about congenital birth defects.

1 July 2024

Study reveals the microbes vital to a healthy Brisbane River

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Study reveals the microbes vital to a healthy Brisbane River

A unique method of monitoring river health has uncovered an army of tiny organisms fighting to protect the Brisbane River.

28 June 2024

Tech trial to speed regional melanoma diagnosis

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Tech trial to speed regional melanoma diagnosis

A UQ-led project will test a combination of technologies to improve the early detection of potentially fatal skin cancers in patients in regional and rural Australia.

24 June 2024

UQ top of Nature rankings

UQ top of Nature rankings

UQ top of Nature rankings The University of Queensland is the highest-ranked Australian university in the prestigious 2024 Nature Index of Research Leaders.

21 June 2024

Exposure to greenspace may lower risk of certain cancers

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Exposure to greenspace may lower risk of certain cancers

A UQ-led study has found a link between exposure to gardens and a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer.

21 June 2024

UQ early-career researchers secure almost $1 million ARC funding

UQ early-career researchers secure almost $1 million ARC funding

Two University of Queensland researchers have been awarded almost $1 million through the Australian Research Council's (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowships to advance the translation and commercialisation of their research with industry partners...

20 June 2024