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Queensland Science making a difference
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Queensland Science is addressing some of the biggest challenges the world faces—the health of our communities, and environments; the quality and quantity of food available; abundant clean energy; and sustainable economies.
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Nickel mining a serious concern for climate action
Land clearing for nickel mines is causing a more severe threat to the climate than initially thought, a study led by a University of Queensland researcher has found. Dr Evelyn Mervine found the land footprint of nickel mining could be 4 to 500 times greater than previously reported.
21 Jan 2025
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New varieties of valuable medicinal plant bred at UQ
Years of scouring the bush and breeding work at UQ have resulted in new varieties of a native Australian plant valuable to the global pharmaceutical industry. Duboisia leaves contain high amounts of the alkaloid scopolamine which is an ingredient in medications to treat motion sickness, stomach disorders, and the side…
20 Jan 2025
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UV phone sanitisers dial up savings for hospitals
Installing ultraviolet-C mobile phone sanitisers could save hospitals $500-$700 per bed annually compared to handwashing after phone use. The study, led by Bond University, calculated the savings over a decade based on a hypothetical 200-bed hospital in a developed country.
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Human ancestor thrived longer and in harsher conditions than previous estimates
Homo erectus thrived in hyper-arid landscapes one million years ago. The early human ancestor of our species successfully navigated harsher and more arid terrains for longer in Eastern Africa than previously thought, according to a new study published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment.
17 Jan 2025
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Underwater exploration boosted with image enhancer
The search for long-lost shipwrecks, downed aircraft and even rare species of coral and fish could become easier thanks to a ground-breaking image enhancement technology developed by James Cook University researchers. The new technology, known as UDnet (Uncertainty Distribution Network), uses artificial intelligence to automatically enhance poor quality underwater images.
17 Jan 2025
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Hanging up the car keys hard for people with young onset dementia
UQ research has highlighted the need for specialised support services to help people with young onset dementia cope with giving up driving. Dr Theresa Scott from UQ’s School of Psychology reviewed the experiences of 248 participants across 10 studies from countries including Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Sweden and Italy.
17 Jan 2025
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Elite soccer players have remarkable higher levels of cognitive abilities compared to the general population.
Elite soccer players have remarkable higher levels of cognitive abilities compared to the general population, including advanced planning, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. They also display distinctive personality traits.
16 Jan 2025
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Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Australia's health system
UQ researchers have conducted the first longitudinal study on the impact of endometriosis on Australia's healthcare system, finding the disease is a significant cause of hospitalisation. Dr Dereje Gete led a team that analysed the association between endometriosis and hospitalisation rates, using the linked health data of more than 13,500…
16 Jan 2025
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#QBI attracts some of the best and the brightest researchers from all around the world! 💜 🌎
#QBI attracts some of the best and the brightest researchers from all around the world! 💜 🌎 The institute is home to more than 250 research staff and 30 faculty from over 40 different countries.
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Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy grant recipients
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$53 million in grants for innovative projects and scholarships are awarded under the Quantum and Advanced Technology Strategy.
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2024 National Science Week
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It's nearly time! Join in the science events as part of National Science Week this year.
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Future Queensland Science Strategy launched
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The Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024–2029 outlines Queensland’s vision to be world leading in translating science for economic impact and social and environmental outcomes.
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Queensland Decarbonisation Hub launched
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The Queensland Decarbonisation Hub is a network of industrial, research and policy experts focused on the social, economic and environmental dimensions of decarbonising the state.
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Queensland–Bavaria Collaborative Research Program applications open
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The new Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program has opened for applications with two categories: Seed Grants and Development Grants.
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Queensland quantum and advanced technologies
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Queensland is at the forefront of quantum and advanced technology research in Australia. The Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy harnesses Queensland’s expertise in quantum technologies.
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Queensland excels in infectious disease research
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The Queensland Infectious Disease Research Capabilities statement presents comprehensive information on how Queensland’s research community excel in infectious disease research.
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New Queensland Cancer Centre to be built
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A new world class stand-alone Queensland Cancer Centre is to be built within the Herston Health Precinct. It will be the only cancer care service in Australia offering the full spectrum of cancer services in…
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$80m vaccine manufacturing facility to be built in Brisbane
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The Translational Manufacturing@TRI facility equipped to scale up to full production to support late-stage clinical trials of promising drugs and vaccines is to be built next to the Translational Research Institute with $60m funding from…
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Strategic Visualisation Tool
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Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries…
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Traditional knowledge and biodiscovery resources
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Resources have been created to support biodiscovery entities and First Nations peoples understand and comply with the traditional knowledge obligation under the Biodiscovery Act 2004.