Queensland science in the news
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Changes needed to keep First Nations children out of incarceration
More culturally responsive diversion programs are needed to prevent the incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, according to University of Queensland research.
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Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: UQ experts
UQ has a range of experts available to comment on the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games – from sports coaching and sports psychology to tourism and marketing.
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QUT awarded US$4M to lift food security in Africa and India
QUT has been awarded a US$3,979,498 grant to develop technology that converts crop residues into higher quality livestock feed from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Project is to produce higher quality livestock feed from crop residues to lift productivity and income of small-scale farmers in Africa and India and…
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Dr Daniel Blackmore is fascinated by the world of neurogenesis and how exercise might help combat cognitive decline.
Dr Daniel Blackmore is fascinated by the world of neurogenesis and how exercise might help combat cognitive decline. In this podcast, we discuss his recent study which found HIIT can boost brain function in older adults for up to 5 years.
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A #UQ-led project, funded by the Queensland Government’s, will develop the world’s first test kit to measure stress levels of koalas
A #UQ-led project, funded by the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Actions Grant program, will develop the world’s first test kit to measure stress levels of koalas via their droppings.
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Crypto scams claim victims across the socioeconomic spectrum
A UQ–led study has found consumer vulnerability to cryptocurrency investment scams has little to do with socioeconomic status. Associate Professor Levon Blue in UQ’s Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement and affiliated with the School of Education said the biggest vulnerabilities for consumers were concerns over security, unsolicited advice…
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Water security research to assist coastal communities to relocate in the Pacific
Securing the future of sustainable water supply of Pacific coastal communities relocating due to rising sea levels is the focus of new ACIAR-funded research. Led by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), the A$2.25 million three-year project will work with communities, local and state governments in Fiji and Vanuatu to help…
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‘A catalyst for revolution’: Launch of Thrive looks to safeguard public health
Brisbane is positioned to become the global hub for healthy buildings with today’s launch of the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems against Airborne Infection Transmission (Thrive). Officially hosted by QUT, the $5 million training centre is working to design and develop a building system that reduces indoor airborne…
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Using a new laser technique, we've dated figurative rock art painted 51,200 years ago.
RT by @Griffith_Uni: Figurative art presents lifelike representations of subjects. Using a new laser technique, we've dated figurative rock art painted 51,200 years ago. @Griffith_Uni @scuniversity.
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What happens when you pay Year 7 students to do better on NAPLAN? We found out
Akshay Chauhan/ Unsplash, CC BYNext month, we are expecting the results from the annual NAPLAN tests, which students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sat earlier this year. Each year, the tests are widely promoted as a marker of student progress and are used to inform decisions about what…
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Study highlights need for high-quality professional learning to support more inclusive teaching practices
QUT education academics have identified the need for high-quality professional learning to help teachers more effectively engage and teach students with common disabilities like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Development Language Disorder (DLD).
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Mission complete... Our researchers have reached new heights with a re-entry observation mission! @DrFabianZander 🚀
Mission complete... Our researchers have reached new heights with a re-entry observation mission! @DrFabianZander 🚀 University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers travelled to New Zealand and the Cook Islands to acquire data on Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft’s (NG-20) destructive re-entry over the South Pacific.
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Following the forays of fiendish foreign fish. 🐟🐠 Invasive fish are damaging aquatic ecosystems in northern Australia.
RT by @jcu: Following the forays of fiendish foreign fish. 🐟🐠 Invasive fish are damaging aquatic ecosystems in northern Australia.Professors Damien Burrows (@JCU) and Mark Kennard (@Griffith_Uni) are researching where they are and where they may invade next.🗺️🧬
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iKnow weKnow empowers Indigenous communities for a sustainable future
An innovative, Australian-first collaborative research project is co-designing resilient water and energy management solutions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The iKnow weKnow project, led by Griffith University through a three-year Australian Research Council Linkage grant, has partnered with eight water and energy industry organisations and four remote Indigenous…
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The eyes have it: Visual inspection experience essential for airport security screening
QUT researchers have used eye-tracking to study airport security screeners' performance during different visual inspection phases of a screening task. The research team investigated how airport security screeners employ problem solving techniques during x-ray screening, and how strategies change with experience.
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‘My brain leaves the room’: what happens when teachers talk too much?
About four students in every classroom will have a language or attention disorder. While some of these students will have an official diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), others will be “hiding in plain sight”. In our new study, we interviewed 59 students with DLD…
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Opportunities to flow from first river given ‘personhood’ status
Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute (ARI) has announced the establishment of a formal international partnership with Ngā Tāngata Tiaki O Whanganui. Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui, the Whanganui Iwi, is the tribal entity responsible for the promotion and protection of the wellbeing of the Whanganui River on New Zealand’s North…
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PsiQuantum Partners with Queensland Universities, Bolstering the Future of Quantum Computing in Australia
PsiQuantum will partner with five leading universities in Queensland after signing a memorandum of understanding to help support the growing demand for skills in the quantum computing economy and to explore research projects in adjacent fields.
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A chemical–free way to control flystrike in sheep
A chemical–free method of controlling flystrike in sheep is a step closer, according to University of Queensland research. Research Fellow Dr Karishma Mody and PhD candidate Yunjia Yang are using the innovative RNA technology to combat sheep blowfly, a major disease and welfare issue for sheep.
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Landmark discovery solves baffling mystery around Gulf War Illness in veterans
In a world-first discovery, Griffith University researchers have discovered faulty cell function in veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness (GWI), also known as Gulf War Syndrome (GWS), is likely caused by intense exposure to hazardous biological and chemical agents during war service. The landmark research, published in PLOS ONE, solves…
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UQ health and medical research secures $7.5 million boost
University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $7.5 million through 4 Medical Research Future Fund schemes focused on improving health outcomes.
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UQ awarded almost $1 million to address global health challenge
UQ researchers have been awarded almost $1 million through the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance to human health. Led by Professor Mark Blaskovich from, the project will combine research from UQ and AbGenics Life Sciences in India to support the development of new…
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Respiratory bacteria 'turns off' immune system to survive
Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness.
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Lion with nine lives breaks record with longest swim in predator-infested waters
Africa’s most resilient lion and his brother risk all to find mate. A record-breaking swim by two lion brothers across a predator-infested African river has been documented in a study co-led by Griffith University and Northern Arizona University.
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Astronomers amazed by black hole discovery
A massive black hole – about 20,000 times the size of the sun – has been confirmed as the closest to our solar system by an international study involving UQ researchers. The study involved analysing and cataloguing 1.4 million stars in the cluster, which were then compared against theoretical models…
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QCIF & UQ are partnering on the “3D Total Skin Imaging for Melanoma Early Detection in Regional Australia” project
☀ Sensitive Data Infrastructure for Skin Cancer Detection ☀ QCIF & UQ are partnering on the “3D Total Skin Imaging for Melanoma Early Detection in Regional Australia” project by providing expertise in data infrastructure and AI federated learning.
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CQUniversity has been named the successful recipient of more than $1 million in the latest round of the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund.
CQUniversity has been named the successful recipient of more than $1 million in the latest round of the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund. Led by CQUniversity Professor Jamshid Aghaei, the Driving Resilience: Harnessing Green Mobile Energy Hubs (GMEHs) for Electrical Distribution Network and Displaced Communities Resilience project aims to…
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Rising sea levels spell danger for shorebirds
A James Cook University-led study which found rising sea levels will dramatically reduce shorebird numbers in Europe could forecast a similar fate for their Australian cousins – even if humanity manages to limit global warming to less than two degrees.
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Innovative new app uses latest technology to immerse users in the world’s oldest living culture
A new mobile app using geo-locational and augmented reality technology has been developed by QUT to show sites of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout QUT Gardens Point precinct.
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QUT researchers unveil new automated visual mapping technique
Researchers at QUT have developed an automated system that improves how robots map and navigate the world. Lead researcher, Dr Fontan said Visual SLAM was a technology that helped devices like drones, autonomous vehicles, and robots navigate. “It enables them to create a map of their surroundings and keep track…
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UQ research reveals exercise brain boost can last for years
A longitudinal study by UQ researchers has found high–intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years. Emeritus Professor Perry Bartlett and Dr Daniel Blackmore from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute led the study in which volunteers did physical exercise and had brain scans.
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Detecting lung cancer with nanotech
University of Queensland researchers have designed a device that uses a simple blood test to detect early stage lung cancer. Dr Richard Lobb and Quan Zhou from UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology said the diagnostic device could help patients begin treatment and get ahead of the disease before…
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Ancient dingo DNA shows modern dingoes share little ancestry with modern dog breeds
A landmark study of ancient dingo DNA revealed that the distribution of modern dingoes across Australia, including those on K’gari, pre-dates European colonisation and interventions like the dingo-proof fence, co-led research by QUT and University of Adelaide researchers has found.
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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. The study decoded the process by which genes regulate how people mature as they grow and age.
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Can you track #sharks and rays in dense mangrove forests using acoustic receivers?
Can you track #sharks and rays in dense mangrove forests using acoustic receivers? @ShioriSharky has the answer in a new paper. And the answer is YES!! #sharkscience #trackingnotslacking @Innovasea @OceaniaSharks @IMOSAnimalTrack @IMOS_AUS @ElasmoSociety
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QUT Professor Anne Chang’s global call for health strategies to begin pre-conception to prevent Indigenous People’s disproportionate burden of chronic lung disease is The Lancet Respiratory Medicine’s cover article
QUT Professor Anne Chang’s global call for health strategies to begin pre-conception to prevent Indigenous People’s disproportionate burden of chronic lung disease is The Lancet Respiratory Medicine’s cover article @LancetRespirMed #QUT #QUTHealth
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Indigenous people can get cheap or free medicines. But we show access depends on your postcode
Policies designed to ensure Indigenous Australians have equitable access to medicines aren’t being accessed uniformly across the nation, our research shows. We mapped where Indigenous Australians are using a program to access free or discounted medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). We found access was patchy and depended on…
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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.
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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. Headquartered at UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), the Australian Research Council Centre for Environmental and Agricultural Solutions to Antimicrobial Resistance…
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Cave painting in Indonesia is the oldest known ‘picture story’
Sulawesi artwork painted at least 51,200 years ago, making it oldest known cave art image in the world. A team of scientists co-led by researchers from Griffith University, the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Southern Cross University has discovered and dated a cave painting on the Indonesian…
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We're building national biomedical manufacturing capability: crane in place, foundation work in progress for Translational Manufacturing@TRI (TM@TRI). Funded by @QldGov and TRI, TM@TRI will be the 1st scale-up biomedical manufacturing facility for early-p
We're building national biomedical manufacturing capability: crane in place, foundation work in progress for Translational Manufacturing@TRI (TM@TRI). Funded by @QldGov and TRI, TM@TRI will be the 1st scale-up biomedical manufacturing facility for early-phase biotechs. @builtAU pic.twitter.com/aqeUoXgXXK
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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. UQ received the highest number of grants and total funding from the ARC in the funding round.
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Narelle Haworth lives her work as a road safety researcher and commuter cyclist. Law makers call on her 30-year-plus expertise to reduce road trauma and save lives.
Narelle Haworth lives her work as a road safety researcher and commuter cyclist. Law makers call on her 30-year-plus expertise to reduce road trauma and save lives. #QUTResearch #QUTRealFocus @CARRS_Q @bicycleqld @RACQOfficial
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Congrats, Dr Ekta Sharma! She recieved the AI in Climate award at last week's @women_in_ai event 🏆
Congrats, Dr Ekta Sharma! She recieved the AI in Climate award at last week's @women_in_ai event 🏆 It honours women leading AI innovations in climate, data management, impact predictions and risk analyses. #UniSQProud
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‘I don’t really wanna consume his content’: what do young Australian men think of Andrew Tate?
Public debates at the moment are awash with concerns about young men’s sexist and unsafe behaviour online. This includes reports of school students making AI deep fake pornography of their peers, ranking female classmates as well as anxieties about the “manosphere” radicalising young men into misogyny. On top of this…
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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. The National Macadamia Breeding and Evaluation Program at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation is using genomic selection in search for more efficient breeding systems for the…
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Alzheimer’s disease may begin when brain no longer creates mature brain cells
A call to rethink the possible early cause of Alzheimer’s disease that challenges the accepted view of a build-up of amyloid proteins in the brain, has come from QUT scientists in an article in Open Biology. PhD candidate Martina Gyimesi, Dr Rachel Okolicsanyi and Associate Professor Larisa Haupt, from the…
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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. Dr Melanie White and Dr Yanina Alvarez from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience used quail eggs to understand how cells begin to form tissues…
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The Changing the Game team are at it again... With visiting international researcher Dr Santosh Mali taking field work to new heights! \
The Changing the Game team are at it again... With visiting international researcher Dr Santosh Mali taking field work to new heights! Weekly drone data is collected and provided to farmers to assist in future planting decisions 🚁 @theGRDC
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Words count: Research recommends refining the way media reports suicide
It is time to use more precise terminology and change the way stories on mental illness and suicide are framed, according to research by the University of the Sunshine Coast that offers a new global framework for media.
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Ten years ago today, CQUniversity and CQ TAFE merged to establish Queensland’s first and only dual sector university.
Ten years ago today, CQUniversity and CQ TAFE merged to establish Queensland’s first and only dual sector university. As a dual sector university, CQU now delivers more than 250 courses from certificate to PhD level, to more than 30,000 students. 📰
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What Aussie teenagers told us about not watching local TV
A new study by UniSC investigates how, why and to what extent Australian teenagers aged 13 to 19 engage with long-form TV drama and movies in their daily lives, including Australian stories.
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Driverless cars struggle to track objects while moving. So why don’t our eyes?
New research may have turned more than 100 years of thinking about the way our brains process visual information on its head. Until now, a scientific consensus has never been reached on how our brains successfully track objects with our eyes, multiple times every second, with remarkable coordination and seemingly minimal…
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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. University of Queensland PhD candidate Apoorva Prabhu and Honorary Associate Professor Chris Rinke led a team which sampled, sequenced and evaluated the DNA of thousands of microorganisms in 3 parts…
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Debris hotspots map predicts dangers for threatened marine life
A new study has identified the most likely cause of ocean rubbish hotspots in Australia and the risk to four endangered species – green sea turtles, dugongs, Australian sea lions and flesh-footed shearwaters.
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Scientists’ sobering search for places coral might survive
By 2080, scientists believe coral bleaching is likely to start in spring, rather than summer, with a high risk of year-round bleaching for some reefs almost inevitable and this, is regardless of any action taken to mitigate climate change. James Cook University’s Professor Scott Heron was co-author of a study…
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QUT's seven new ARC Linkage projects focus on opportunities for Australia
QUT is celebrating the awarding of $3.2 million in ARC Linkage Projects grants to seven projects. Acting Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (Research) Professor Ana Deletic said QUT had performed exceptionally well in this grant round with a success rate of 31.8 per cent which is above the national success…
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QUT and Queensland Children's Hospital recognised with international design award
An innovative design project created in a partnership with QUT to help children and their families navigate their way through the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) has been acclaimed by international design leaders.
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JCU project to help safeguard prawn industry
An innovative water sampling method projected to slash biosecurity costs and protect Australia’s $220 million prawn farm industry from pathogens will be put to the test by James Cook University researchers. In a landmark Queensland project, researchers will use environmental DNA (eDNA) samples taken from water in prawn farm ponds…
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Research finds rules and information governing distracted driving lacking
QUT researchers say several sources of distraction have been overlooked in official distraction-related information and road rules for car drivers in Australia.
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QUT to lead ARC Research Hub in the IoT for Water
The Australian Research Council has announced $5 million in funding for the ARC Research Hub in the Internet of Things for Water to be based at QUT. QUT’s Professor Yang Liu, as Hub director, will lead the $11.8 million ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub, which will involve six universities and…
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Covid-induced social isolation drove cryptocurrency investment up 75 per cent
Lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic saw an exponential rise in cryptocurrency investments which was partially driven by the stress of social isolation, QUT researchers have found. The study’s results have major implications for financial advisors, marketers and policymakers on how to curb excessive risk-taking among isolated individuals.
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Reaching new heights: AI can help us build better buildings
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise the hands-on construction industry and contribute to long-term environmental sustainability in our built environment. A literature review out of City 4.0 Lab’s Urban AI Hub in the QUT School of Architecture and Built Environment has found its implementation will…
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Rivers, voting, eco arts: Griffith Linkage winners think big
Three Griffith University researchers among the 72 new Linkage Projects awarded by the Australian Research Council. Professor Michele Burford, Dr Fernando Martinez and Dr Tanja Beer will lead their respective projects valued at more than $1.5 million collectively, which will support long term strategic research partnerships between researchers and industry.
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Traditional storytelling the foundation of major JCU study
A traditional Melanesian story-telling methodology, ‘tok stori’ will be the foundation of a new James Cook University research project looking at the lived experiences of Australian South Sea Islanders. Researchers supported by the Queensland United Australian South Sea Islander Council (QUASSIC) will gather insights from Australian South Sea Islander people…
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Leafing Through Biodiversity: Identifying Dual Stable States in Forests
The Queensland Herbarium and biodiversity researchers have teamed up with a global team of over 230 scientists to publish a landmark study on deciphering the language of leaves, with their data on Queensland forest and woodland ecological metrics underpinning a larger body of global synthesised work.
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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. Professor Monika Janda from UQ’s Centre for Health Services Research said the aim is to inform work towards a national, targeted melanoma screening program…
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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. PhD candidate Chinonso Odebeatu from UQ’s School of Public Health said the team analysed data from almost 280,000 people aged 37-73 years
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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. UQ has been the top-ranked university for three out of the past four years, reflecting the significant impact of UQ’s natural and health sciences research.
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Wind engineering pioneers continue to defy odds
Prior to the devastation of Cyclones Tracy and Althea in the 1970s, the idea of engineering buildings to withstand what society coined ‘acts of God’ was thought laughable. However, pioneers in wind engineering from James Cook University defied the odds to not only revolutionise building standards but also set up…
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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.
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Subsidence associated with dewatering and gas extraction from coal seams: Contribution of desorption-induced coal shrinkage
A novel approach for modelling subsidence induced by fluid extraction from coal seam. Transient groundwater and subsidence models are linked. Coal shrinkage induced by gas desorption can significantly impact subsidence.
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The influence of environmental conditions on green turtle residence time and outward transit in foraging areas
Should I stay or should I go? The influence of environmental conditions on green turtle residence time and outward transit in foraging areas. Foraging animals move through the environment to satisfy their requirements for food, rest, reproduction and risk-avoidance.
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UQ study investigates the danger years for food allergies
A UQ project aims to make the teenage years safer for Australian children diagnosed with life–threatening food allergies. Associate Professor Jennifer Koplin from UQ’s Child Health Research Centre said a recent study found almost half of 10–14-year-olds with a food allergy had had an allergic reaction in the previous year…
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Ticking the boxes to defeat a deadly parasite
A vaccine developed at The University of Queensland has proven highly effective in early trials to address one of the country's top cattle pests. Dr Hannah Siddle from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said the cattle tick vaccine was created by the Tabor laboratory at UQ’s Centre…
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UQ researcher awarded Australian Laureate Fellowship
A University of Queensland researcher has been awarded more than $3.4 million through the Australian Research Council's (ARC) prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowship scheme. Professor Gabrielle Belz’s research aims to understand how the linings of the gut and lungs protect the body by triggering immune responses or repairing damage.
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QUT joins Artificial Heart Frontiers Program
QUT has joined the Artificial Heart Frontiers Program (AHFP), which is a transdisciplinary consortium to develop and commercialise a suite of revolutionary and life-changing implantable cardiac devices. The QUT program, led by Professor Shaun Gregory, will receive $8.3 million of the MRFF grant to develop and commercialise the Mini Pump…
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Call to donate microbes that live in and on us: Australian Human Microbiome Biobank
Australia’s first comprehensive human microbiome biobank is calling for volunteers to donate samples to support research into the trillions of microorganisms that make up the human microbiome.
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New diagnostic tests on the brink for Spinal Muscle Atrophy
In a groundbreaking effort to combat the devastating effects of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Dr. Jean Giacomotto from the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) has secured critical support from the Australian Functional Genomics Network (AFGN) to establish much-needed diagnoses for patients at risk of this debilitating genetic condition which…
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Glow in the dark rats tested
In a world-first experiment, JCU researchers have been using the pelts of dead rats to test if the glow-in-the-dark fur of mammals is being used for secret nocturnal communication. JCU researcher Linda Reinhold led the study. “Rats, along with bandicoots, possums, bats, tree-kangaroos and many other creatures in Australia and around…
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Congrats to A/Prof. Kirsty Short + Prof. Lisa Nissen, awarded more than $3.8mil from the @healthgovau Medical Research Future Fund. They'll lead separate projects to address health challenges, from Long COVID diagnosis to improving healthcare teams. ➡
Congrats to A/Prof. Kirsty Short + Prof. Lisa Nissen, awarded more than $3.8mil from the @healthgovau Medical Research Future Fund. They'll lead separate projects to address health challenges, from Long COVID diagnosis to improving healthcare teams.
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How music in youth detention can create new futures
Many young people in contact with the justice system come from backgrounds of extreme poverty, parental abuse or neglect, parental incarceration and disrupted education. Analysis of international studies on music programs in youth detention centres found music can help young people to process trauma, build confidence, improve self-regulation, engage with…
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How music in youth detention can create new futures
Many young people in contact with the justice system come from backgrounds of extreme poverty, parental abuse or neglect, parental incarceration and disrupted education. Analysis of international studies on music programs in youth detention centres found music can help young people to process trauma, build confidence, improve self-regulation, engage with…
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New material puts eco-friendly methanol conversion in reach
Griffith University researchers have developed innovative, eco-friendly quantum materials that can drive the transformation of methanol into ethylene glycol. Led by Professor Qin Li, from Griffith’s Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, the team’s method uses solar-driven photocatalysis with quantum dots to convert methanol into ethylene glycol under mild conditions.
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The human brain consists of thousands of unique neurons which form the basis of our cognition and behaviour.
The human brain consists of thousands of unique neurons which form the basis of our cognition and behaviour. At QBI, @gabriela_bodea studies retrotransposons, mobile genes linked to several neurological diseases like schizophrenia and Parkinson’s.
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#QUT researcher @DrLauraJBray wants to cut down the time it takes to develop life-saving drugs.
#QUT researcher @DrLauraJBray wants to cut down the time it takes to develop life-saving drugs. By developing drugs in 3D using human tissue engineering models, researchers can fast track drug screening and make treatments more accurate #QUTResearch
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RT by @UQscience: The Queensland Emory Vaccine Centre will be a major hub for vaccine discovery & development, based at The University of Queensland.
RT by @UQscience: The Queensland Emory Vaccine Centre will be a major hub for vaccine discovery & development, based right here at The University of Queensland. Learn more about #UQ's partnership with @EmoryUniversity supported by @QldGov @gracextwo @ProfPaulYoung
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New diagnosis needed for problem gaming
University of Queensland researchers are suggesting a new diagnosis should be added to the official world diseases list to better identify those with gaming disorders.
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Low-sodium alternatives can lead to major health gains in Indonesia
Excess sodium intake and a lack of potassium are major contributing factors towards high blood pressure in Indonesia, prompting calls for low-sodium potassium-rich salt substitutes (LSSS) to be readily available to improve health and curb health costs.
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UQ researchers awarded MRFF funding
University of Queensland researchers have secured more than $3.8 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to develop solutions to healthcare challenges. Professor Lisa Nissen is leading a team that was awarded more than $2.8 million to improve health workforce planning. Associate Professor Kirsty Short is leading a team that…
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A simple change to save thousands of patients with sepsis
Changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis will save thousands of lives a year globally, according to research by UQ and The George Institute for Global Health. A clinical trial and systematic review have shown that intravenously administering commonly used penicillin-like antibiotics via continuous infusion …
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Monkeypox’s worldwide spread is a warning
James Cook University researchers examining the spread of the monkeypox virus say its rapid global spread in 2022, after years of being confined to Central and West Africa, shows the need to remain vigilant against virus outbreaks wherever they occur.
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UniSC tops Queensland for global impact on climate action and zero hunger
The University of the Sunshine Coast has topped Queensland in a major global ranking that measures impact on sustainability standards set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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RT by @UQscience: Excited to have released SIX new papers from the Dark Energy Supernova team yesterday!
RT by @UQscience: Excited to have released SIX new papers from the Dark Energy Supernova team yesterday! Time varying dark energy?!, gravitational lensing, time dilation, H0, dust & the data release. Explainer videos will drop each day this week.
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Discover how the lion's mane mushroom, used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, is gaining scientific recognition.
Discover how the lion's mane mushroom, used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, is gaining scientific recognition. Prof. Frederic Meunier from #QBI discusses his teams research into how the mushroom boosts memory and brain cell growth.
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Study exposes risks of skin cancer in elite swimmers
Only a small proportion of elite swimmers regularly checked their skin for signs of cancer despite being at increased risk, according to University of Queensland research. Forty-four South East Queensland athletes and 23 support staff took part in a pilot study conducted by the Frazer Institute
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Researchers uncover secrets of the golden barra
James Cook University researchers and Mainstream Aquaculture are a step closer to unlocking the mysteries of gold and platinum barramundi after identifying what gives the species their unique looks.
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Research develops new tool to treat deadly superbug
World-leading software that can both detect and predict antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in one of nature’s toughest and deadliest superbugs has been developed by a University of the Sunshine Coast-led research team.
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Study finds no long–term impact of anaesthetics on children
A UQ–led study has found multiple doses of anaesthetics do not compromise brain function in young children. Professor Claire Wainwright from UQ’s Child Health Research Centre said the result should reassure medical practitioners and parents with children needing repeated anaesthetics.
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High-tech roo collars aim to prevent road accidents
In an effort to prevent road crashes between vehicles and wildlife, UniSC researchers are tracking roos with custom-made high-tech collars “to a degree of biomechanical accuracy not seen before” to better predict their hopping movements in different habitats.
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Rural Australians have poorer outcomes than urban: Australian Cancer Atlas
A new version of the Australian Cancer Atlas, an online cancer map revealing new geographical patterns across Australia, has been released by Cancer Council Queensland in partnership with QUT.
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Professor Paige Little makes kids’ lives better by designing 3D-printed spinal braces for scoliosis
Professor Paige Little makes kids’ lives better by designing 3D-printed spinal braces for scoliosis, and custom mattresses that make surgery easier and more comfortable. #QUTResearch #QUTRealFocus #QUTengineering #Scoliosis #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth
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#UQ's @DrManateena and her team's new research explores the intricate dynamics of iconic coral reef ecosystems, focusing on important fishery predator species like groupers and snappers.
#UQ's @DrManateena and her team's new research explores the intricate dynamics of iconic coral reef ecosystems, focusing on important fishery predator species like groupers and snappers. Understanding the factors influencing reef fish biomass, especially fishery-target species that support coastal communities globally is crucial for assessing their ability to withstand future…
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Animal empathy differs among men
James Cook University researchers investigating men’s empathy towards animals have found higher levels in men who own pets versus farmers and non-pet owners.
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Research investigates returning to work after dust lung disease
UQ research is at the forefront of finding ways to improve the return to work for people diagnosed with dust lung disease. A research team, led by Nikky LaBranche from UQ’s Sustainable Minerals Institute, has been awarded $567,473 from the Queensland Government to review and make recommendations to improve the…
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Unlocking the world around us for next-gen antibiotics
An international research team has found almost a million potential sources of antibiotics in the natural world. Research published in the journal Cell by a team including QUT computational biologist Associate Professor Luis Pedro Coelho has used machine learning to identify 863,498 promising antimicrobial peptides.
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Study reveals 2,700yo Mongolian cauldrons used for blood collection
A study led by Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution involving an international team of researchers has unveiled captivating insights into the culinary customs of Bronze Age nomadic societies. Through examination of ancient metal cauldrons unearthed in northern Mongolia, the investigation highlights the functional uses of these vessels in food…
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Research to limit COVID–19 risk in people with Down syndrome
A first–of–its–kind brain organoid grown has helped researchers identify therapies that reduce the impact of COVID–19 on people with Down syndrome. Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology researchers worked with a team to develop a synthetic organoid that mirrors the brain of a person with Down syndrome, to explore why…
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UQ climbs world university rankings
The University of Queensland has climbed the QS World University Ranking 2025 to be ranked 40 in the world. The University maintained its position in the top 3 percent of the 1,500 institutions ranked.
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UniSQ climbs to 396th in global university rankings
The University of Southern Queensland has moved to the top 400 universities worldwide in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. The University climbed 14 places to 396th in the global rankings, which evaluated over 5000 universities and published the top 1503 universities in 106 locations.
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Interactive nature and science trail launches in Samford Valley
A new, interactive eco-trail has been opened by Queensland Chief Scientist, Professor Kerrie Wilson, in Samford Valley, north-west of Brisbane. The self-guided Engaging Science Trail, launched yesterday, is a joint initiative between QUT’s Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) and Australia’s Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN).
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Bad weather, hills and the dark deter cyclists, particularly women. So what can we do about it?
The gender gap in urban cycling worldwide is staggering. Most cyclists are young to middle-aged men – hence phenomena such as “lycra cyclists” or “mamils”. In Anglo countries, including Australia, only one in four commuter cyclists and one in three recreational cyclists are women. This is not healthy.
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We're in the Top 400 🏆 An exceptional result thanks to our to world-changing research! @worlduniranking
We're in the Top 400 🏆 An exceptional result thanks to our to world-changing research! @worlduniranking
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We're a top 500 university!! 👏🎓 CQUniversity has increased its world standing by almost 100 places, leaping up the rankings from 590th position last year, to number 495 in 2025. Read more 👉ow.ly/hGeF50S94uG
We're a top 500 university!! 👏🎓 CQUniversity has increased its world standing by almost 100 places, leaping up the rankings from 590th position last year, to number 495 in 2025. Read more 👉ow.ly/hGeF50S94uG
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All tidal wetlands are blue carbon ecosystems
Managing coastal wetlands is one of the most promising activities to reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases, and it also contributes to meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. One of the options is through blue carbon projects, in which mangroves, saltmarshes, and seagrass are managed to increase carbon sequestration and reduce…
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Artificial intelligence revolutionises monitoring of brain development in children
Researchers at QIMR Berghofer have developed a computer-based “growth chart” that could potentially transform the way paediatricians monitor child brain health and allow for earlier identification of neurodevelopmental delays. Dr Nathan Stevenson and Dr Kartik Iyer, in collaboration with researchers and clinicians from Australia and Finland, designed a non-invasive AI…
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Our health researchers have investigated the impact of hot weather on patients with pre-existing chronic diseases and how it increases their risk of being hospitalised. @Griffith_Health news.griffith.edu.au/2024/06/04/hot…
Our health researchers have investigated the impact of hot weather on patients with pre-existing chronic diseases and how it increases their risk of being hospitalised. The research, recently published in eBioMedicine, found the risk of hospitalisation increased with the number of pre-existing chronic diseases during hot weather.
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Peat was historically mined overseas because it burns so well. But Australia’s subtropical peat bogs need fire to survive.
I would often wake to toxic, smoke-filled skies. The air would be filled with the distinctive smell of burning peat, as farmers cleared tropical peat swamp forests to make way for oil palm plantations. Airports and schools would close, and hospitals would fill with people in respiratory distress.
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Can zeolites be used in sugarcane cropping systems to help reduce nitrogen losses into the Australian Great Barrier Reef?
The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of natural (NatZeo) and acid-treated (AcidZeo) zeolites in increasing the nitrogen (N) recovery of sugarcane grown under conditions highly conducive for N losses. The study highlights that zeolites have potential to improve the environmental sustainability and profitability of sugarcane cropping…
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Apex sharks are becoming smaller, scarcer and it’s changing our ecosystems.
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found a decline in the number, size and diversity of Queensland’s apex sharks, marking a “significant shift” in our coastal ecosystems.
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Low back pain is not only continuing to be the greatest cause of disability worldwide, but it’s also a contributing factor to co-morbidities in Australia’s elderly population.
According to CQUniversity researcher Associate Professor Katie de Luca low back pain is not only continuing to be the greatest cause of disability worldwide, but it’s also a contributing factor to co-morbidities in Australia’s elderly population. The 12-month longitudinal study surveyed more than 200 older adults who sought chiropractic care…
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Giving a voice to victims of #Fraud: Prof Cassandra Cross is one of the world’s most respected experts in fraud, financial crime and cybercrime #QUTJustice #QUTRealFocus @DrCassCross @CrimeJusticeQUT #Fraud
Giving a voice to victims of #Fraud: Prof Cassandra Cross is one of the world’s most respected experts in fraud, financial crime and cybercrime. The devastating impact of fraud has far-reaching consequences. QUT’s Professor Cassandra Cross has made it her mission to give victims of fraud a voice and advocate…
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Forecasting coral disease risk
A new tool to forecast coral diseases has been unveiled, providing environmental managers with disease risk predictions up to 12 weeks ahead and enabling them to proactively respond to disease outbreaks.
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Specialization can hinder invasion, but many invasive plants find #BuzzPollinators anyway.
Specialization can hinder invasion, but many invasive plants find #BuzzPollinators anyway. Also, many other pollinators are accessing the pollen unorthodoxly!
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MRFF supports UQ researcher to transform outcomes for patients with post–stroke aphasia
The Queensland Aphasia Research Centre at The University of Queensland has been awarded almost $5 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to improve treatment for the growing number of Australians living with post–stroke aphasia.
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UQ researcher investigates revolutionary treatment for rare brain cancer
A University of Queensland researcher has been awarded more than $3.8 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to trial a revolutionary therapy for patients with a rare form of brain cancer. Associate Professor Colm Keane from UQ’s Frazer Institute will lead a team in a study which aims to provide…
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UQ secures global partnership to create homegrown lifesaving vaccines
Queensland will be a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development with a $28 million partnership between UQ and US–based Emory University to establish the Queensland Emory Vaccine Centre at UQ. QEVC will bring together UQ and Emory researchers, along with industry partners including global pharmaceutical company Sanofi and…
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UQ researcher secures funding to improve outcomes for young people with food allergies
A University of Queensland researcher has been awarded almost $1.2 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to improve treatment options for teenagers with food allergies who are at the highest risk of life-threatening reactions.
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JCU Researcher has sights on universal protection for flu
A James Cook University Researcher is working towards universal vaccines and treatments for influenza A viruses. Immunology and Infectious Disease Researcher and Senior Lecturer Dr Hillary Vanderven is working against the clock with World Health Organization (WHO) experts reporting the next flu pandemic is a matter of ‘when’, not ‘if’.
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How to cut stray cat numbers in a way that works better for everyone
Stray cats are a big problem across most Australian cities and towns. They cause many complaints related to nuisance behaviours and concerns about urban wildlife, as well as straining government resources. Ratepayers ultimately pay for the substantial costs created by roaming cats. Mandatory registration, desexing, microchipping and containment of cats…
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Professor Hongxia Wang awarded $3 million ARC Laureate Fellowship
Professor Hongxia Wang has received a prestigious $3,023,860 ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship for a project to make next-generation perovskite-based solar cells more durable using molecular engineering.
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Why did primates evolve such big brains? First study of its kind says it wasn’t for finding food
Thanks to our large brains, humans and non-human primates are smarter than most mammals. But why do some species develop large brains in the first place? The leading hypothesis for how primates evolved large brains involves a feedback loop: smarter animals use their intelligence to find food more efficiently, resulting…
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JCU scientists will be helping spectacled flying foxes survive heatwaves.
JCU scientists will be helping spectacled flying foxes survive heatwaves, after about one third of Australia’s population of the mammals died during hot weather in 2018. JCU’s Professor Susan Laurance will co-lead the project, funded by Australia’s National Environmental Science Program.
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Through merging her expertise in biomedical engineering with neuroscience, Dr Clarissa Whitmire and her team are aiming to enhance human life through innovative body-interface technologies. \
Through merging her expertise in biomedical engineering with neuroscience, Dr Clarissa Whitmire and her team are aiming to enhance human life through innovative body-interface technologies. What does the future hold for neuroengineering?
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QUT researchers will use a $4 million grant from the US Dept of Defence to develop new treatments to stop or slow Parkinson's disease
QUT researchers will use a $4 million grant from the US Dept of Defence to develop new treatments to stop or slow Parkinson's disease
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US DoD funds development of Parkinson’s disease treatment targeting the gut microbiome
QUT researchers, based at the Translational Research Institute (TRI), have received A$4million in funding from the US Department of Defense (DoD) to develop new treatments for Parkinson’s disease by targeting the gut microbiome and gut-brain axis.
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🚀 Exciting news! We are proud to partner with Dr Aideen McInerney-Leo @UQ_Dermatology to develop personalised melanoma risk scores.
🚀 Exciting news! We are proud to partner with Dr Aideen McInerney-Leo @UQ_Dermatology to develop personalised melanoma risk scores. The project recently received NHMRC support to integrate genomics into early detection and personalised care.
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Study of deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine
A new paper led by researchers from QIMR Berghofer paves the way for more specific public health information to provide a better balance between the harms and benefits of sun exposure in Australia. Emerita Professor Mary Garson AM, Professor Glenn King, and Professor Lianzhou Wang, are among 24 of the…
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RT by @UQscience: Australia is currently facing its 9th avian influenza outbreak since 1976. To protect our birds, more than 500,000 chickens need to be culled. #UQ's Dr Kirsty Short says these harsh biosecurity laws will stop the disease from spreading.
RT by @UQscience: Australia is currently facing its 9th avian influenza outbreak since 1976. To protect our birds, more than 500,000 chickens need to be culled. #UQ's Dr Kirsty Short says these harsh biosecurity laws will stop the disease from spreading.
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Future climate impacts put whale diet at risk
A new study led by Griffith University predicts future climate change impacts could disrupt the krill-heavy diet that humpback whales in the southern hemisphere consume. Dr Jasmin Groß, who conducted the study as a PhD candidate at Griffith’s Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security analysed fatty acids and stable…
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What is a virtual emergency department? And when should you ‘visit’ one?
For many Australians the emergency department (ED) is the physical and emblematic front door to accessing urgent health-care services. But health-care services are evolving rapidly to meet the population’s changing needs.
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🔍#DataDiscovery | Winter and Summer crop mapping – QLD, 1988 - ongoing This dataset shows the #crops grown in QLD's main cropping areas, for the winter and summer growing-seasons, from 1988 to present. 📊: portal.tern.org.au/metadata/TERN/…
🔍#DataDiscovery | Winter and Summer crop mapping – QLD, 1988 - ongoing This dataset shows the #crops grown in QLD's main cropping areas, for the winter and summer growing-seasons, from 1988 to present. 📊: portal.tern.org.au/metadata/TERN/…
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Silent species face extinction
A new study warns bias towards popular animals in conservation research might see some important, but less spectacular, species suffer ‘silent extinctions’ as their plight goes unrecognised. Jean-Paul Hobbs, a senior research fellow at James Cook University and co-lead on the study, said despite a 35-fold increase in the number…
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Young people needed for AI–driven vaping prevention study
Young people are encouraged to participate in a University of Queensland study that will use artificial intelligence technology to develop campaign materials to reduce youth vaping rates.
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UQ researchers elected as new Fellows to the Australian Academy of Science
Three University of Queensland researchers have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science recognising the global impact of their work. Emerita Professor Mary Garson AM, Professor Glenn King, and Professor Lianzhou Wang, are among 24 of the nation’s distinguished scientists to be elected to the Academy.
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QUT scientists elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science
Two QUT scientists, Distinguished Professor Dmitri Golberg and Professor Gene Tyson, have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
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Professor Gene Tyson, have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science (@Science_Academy).
Newly elected Fellow Prof Gene Tyson FAA (@QUT) has pioneered new methods for studying microorganisms that can't be grown in the laboratory—allowing many to be studied for the first time. His research has had profound impact on our understanding of microbiology and paved the way for important discoveries on microbial…
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Excavation reveals major ancient migration to Timor Island
Abrupt human “arrival signature” challenges Timor as stepping stone to Australia. The discovery of thousands of stone artefacts and animal bones in a deep cave in Timor Island has shed light on the timing and nature of early human migrations through Indonesia to Australia.
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A newly developed biodegradable fertiliser is aiming to ensure food security while reducing the impact of harmful pollutants.
A newly developed biodegradable fertiliser, developed as part of a #UQ-led project, is aiming to ensure food security while reducing the impact of harmful pollutants on the environment.
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New Fellow Prof Dmitri Golberg FAA (@QUT) is a leading expert in the synthesis and characterisation of various nanomaterials,
New Fellow Prof Dmitri Golberg FAA (@QUT) is a leading expert in the synthesis and characterisation of various nanomaterials, particularly boron nitride nanostructures. This research is crucial for understanding the connection between a nanomaterial's structure and its functionality.
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👏 Developing a biomimetic mRNA oral vaccine delivery platform to convert conventionally injected vaccines into oral tablets.
👏 Congrats to Dr @HaoSong15 on his $1.6mil #EmergingLeader 2 grant. Aim? Develop a biomimetic mRNA oral vaccine delivery platform to convert conventionally injected vaccines into oral tablets. The benefits? No more cold-chain management, improved patient compliance!
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A new online platform is building momentum for happy, calm kids
Momentum Digital Health Platform is a free, self-help platform for children and young people aged seven to 17. Access to mental healthcare for children and young people has just become easier with the launch of new digital mental health platform ‘Momentum’. Momentum is a free, easy to use, self-help program…
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Illegitimate interruptions reduce productivity in the workplace
A team of researchers from The University of Queensland has found employees experience more stress at work when interrupted with requests for unnecessary or unreasonable tasks. Associate Professor Stacey Parker from UQ’s School of Psychology led the study that investigated how interruptions during work can have an impact on employees…
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👏 Congrats Dr Alain Wuethrich! A $1.6mil #EmergingLeader 2 grant will help develop digital nanotech capable of detecting trace immune dysregulation from a pin-prick of🩸
👏 Congrats Dr Alain Wuethrich! A $1.6mil #EmergingLeader 2 grant will help develop digital nanotech capable of detecting trace immune dysregulation from a pin-prick of🩸 “The technology we have in mind will be 1000 times more sensitive than conventional methods,” Alain said.
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We're supporting Australia's renewable hydrogen goals ♻️ All thanks to a $1.8 million grant from @ausgov's @DCCEEW, awarded through its Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnerships program! #unisqproud 👏
We're supporting Australia's renewable hydrogen goals ♻️ All thanks to a $1.8 million grant from @ausgov's @DCCEEW, awarded through its Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnerships program! #unisqproud 👏
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Seeking participants for a study investigating the mental health impacts of extreme weather on at-risk communities.
RT by @jcu: Seeking participants for a study investigating the mental health impacts of extreme weather on at-risk communities. If you are 18+ and experienced the 2019 Townsville Floods or the 2023 Cairns cyclone we'd love to hear from you.
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QUT experts - Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games offers a rare opportunity to showcase southeast Queensland on a global stage and will transform the state over the next decade.
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The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) boosts Queensland’s research capability with more than $14M in funding announced for new innovative projects
From next-gen renewable energy research to habitat loss mitigation; the Queensland Government has unveiled the recipients of this year’s Research Infrastructure Co-Investment Fund (RICF), which celebrates some of the state’s most forward-thinking and important projects in the areas of health, renewable energies, science, and technology.
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‘How a healthy community should be’: how music in youth detention can create new futures
Many young people in contact with the justice system come from backgrounds of extreme poverty, parental abuse or neglect, parental incarceration and disrupted education. These complex traumas often manifest as addictions to drugs or alcohol, mental health challenges, poor physical health and wellbeing, and conduct disorders.
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#QUT Computer scientist Paul Roe and ecologist @daniteixeira___ are joining forces with @googledownunder to develop an #AI model to identify & monitor native wildlife
#QUT Computer scientist Paul Roe and ecologist @daniteixeira___ are joining forces with @googledownunder to develop an #AI model to identify & monitor native wildlife, starting with glossy black cockatoos. bit.ly/448Ltb5 #QUT #QUTResearch #QUTScience #QUTRealFocus #AI
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New koala research seeks chlamydia hotspots and risk factors
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers will develop a frontline tool to diagnose chlamydia risk factors in koalas and use detection dogs to seek out chlamydia hotspots. Two UniSC research projects will share almost $200,000 from the latest round of the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action Grants for Koala Applied…
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Exercise can help slow cognitive decline
University of Queensland research has found exercise can help prevent or slow cognitive decline during ageing. A team led by Associate Professor Jana Vukovic from UQ’s School of Biomedical Sciences and Queensland Brain Institute and Dr Solal Chauquet from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience assessed the expression of genes in…
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Quantum computing – meet the brand new shiny thing that could change the world
A $1b investment by the Federal and State Governments in a Quantum computer for Queensland is really good news. This new shiny thing has the capacity to make us a Smart State and spurn whole new industries and attract billions of dollars in investment into Queensland, indeed Australia.
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New personalised treatments for #cancer and #longCOVID, groundbreaking oral #vaccines, and tech that teaches our immune systems to kill bacteria are all a step closer.
New personalised treatments for #cancer and #longCOVID, groundbreaking oral #vaccines, and tech that teaches our immune systems to kill bacteria are all a step closer thanks to $4.5 million awarded to researchers at the #AIBN. More to come each day 👏
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The first groundwater bore reading at TERN’s Fletcherview Tropical Rangeland SuperSite.
The first groundwater bore reading at TERN’s Fletcherview Tropical Rangeland SuperSite - we literally had a rainbow behind us! A great omen that follows our work at this site. 🌈 #fieldwork #research #data
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Can we revolutionise the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts
The chemical industry is a cornerstone of global development, driving innovation, and providing essential products that support our modern way of life. However, its reliance on unsustainable fossil resources has posed significant threats to global ecosystems through climate change and chemical pollution.
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Higher rates of stillbirth and adverse health outcomes in baby boys may be linked to dysfunction in their mother’s placenta.
Higher rates of stillbirth and adverse health outcomes in baby boys may be linked to dysfunction in their mother’s placenta, TRI-based @VickiClifton842 from @MaterResearch has found.
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UQ neurobiologist elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Barry Dickson from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, joining the ranks of eminent scientists from around the world.
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Wastewater reveals socioeconomic link to alcohol consumption
People from a higher socioeconomic status drink more alcohol on average than those of lower socioeconomic background, according to new research. Dr Ben Tscharke from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) said the team analysed wastewater samples collected from 50 sites across Australia between 2016 and 2023, covering…
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Professor Tammy Hoffmann secures prestigious, leadership level grant
Bond University researcher Tammy Hoffmann OAM has received an almost $3 million grant aimed at empowering patients to have a greater say in their medical care and combating over-treatment.
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Mediterranean diet linked to reduced anxiety: research findings
Consuming more nuts, fruit and legumes and fewer sugary drinks may help people aged over 60 feel less anxious and stressed, according to research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
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Genetics provide key to fight crown–of–thorns starfish
Scientists are one step closer to combatting coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish, following a University of Queensland study into the pest’s genetics. In a world first study, University of Queensland PhD candidates Marie Morin and Mathias Jönsson analysed the genetics of the toxic coral-eating invertebrates found on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Smoke from controlled burn offs and surface dust are leading source of particle air pollution
Outdoor air pollutants monitored at five Queensland schools in a year-long QUT study found that most of the tiny particles (PM2.5) that lodge in the lungs came from the environment, such as smoke from controlled burns, rather than vehicles. First author, PhD researcher Basant Pradhan from the QUT School of…
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New UniSC clinical trial aims to reduce risk factor in heart disease, stroke
Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast are trialling a potential new treatment to reduce high levels of a blood lipoprotein that can lead to clogged arteries and cardio-cerebrovascular disease.
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Scientists unite globally to tackle problematic internet use
QIMR Berghofer will play a major role in a pioneering international study aimed at combating the burden of problematic internet use among young people. The study will recruit 10,000 teenagers and use artificial intelligence to help monitor their internet use to determine safe limits and address mental health issues caused…
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National AusiSTAR Hub to provide data science boost for Aussie athletes
QUT will invest $4.5 million into sports data science over the next five years as part of a new national research hub that will help build better athletes in the lead-up to the 2032 Games and beyond. The Australian Sports Tech Analytics & AI Research (AusiSTAR) Hub was launched at…
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High–voltage technology to supercharge the mining industry
Zapping rocks with a high–voltage pulse – similar to a lightning strike – could be the answer to decarbonising the mining industry. Researchers from UQ’s Sustainable Minerals Institute have developed High Voltage Pulse (HVP) technology, which uses a short-pulsed discharge similar to a lightning strike, to selectively break mineralised ores…
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With help from #UQ scientists, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has launched a comprehensive online water quality data portal
With help from #UQ scientists, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has launched a comprehensive online portal granting easy access to millions of Queensland water quality data points dating back 38 years. Information available on the new Tahbil webpage is a game changer for the way that…
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As a Research Fellow in Neuroeconomics, Dr Dragan Rangelov studies human sensory perception.
As a Research Fellow in Neuroeconomics, Dr Dragan Rangelov studies human sensory perception, decision-making and memory. His work explores how the brain processes and stores information that leads us to make decisions in all aspects of life.
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Global analysis of 30M hydrogen energy tweets shows increase from 2015 Paris Agreement
Australia’s hydrogen energy-related discussion on Twitter (now X), ranked seventh globally, according to an analysis of 30.7 million tweets conducted by QUT researchers. The multi-lingual study’s first author PhD researcher Deepak Uniyal said analysing public discourse on hydrogen energy was essential for understanding the public’s behaviour and acceptance of hydrogen…
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UQ develops new drug for sepsis
A new drug could prevent sepsis–related organ failure and death by restoring the health of a patient's blood vessels. Researchers from The University of Queensland and the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) have successfully tested the first-in-class drug in mice. Dr Mark Coulthard from UQ and the QCH’s Paediatric Intensive Care…
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Ancient, endangered fish found 1400km north of previous known range
Scientists confirm endangered lamprey living in coastal rivers of Queensland. Surprisingly, it doesn’t use these teeth to suck blood like most lamprey species – it’s non-parasitic. As larvae, the Australian brook lamprey lives buried in the bottom of streams for around three years, filter-feeding. Its adult phase is about one…
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Funding explores enviro impact of firefighting chemicals
Determining the ecological impacts of firefighting chemicals used to control bushfires is the aim of a Griffith University researcher who was among the 50 Early Career Industry Fellowships announced this week by the Australian Research Council.
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China’s ‘new three’ exports dominate the 2023 global green transition
A Griffith University report shows China has been dominating global trade in electric vehicles (EV), lithium-ion batteries and solar photovoltaic (PV) as the developed world transitions away from fossil-based systems of energy production.
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Our research shows higher carbon emissions increase costs for Australian businesses
Imagine every ton of carbon dioxide a company emits is slowly inflating its costs — not just in terms of potential fines or fees but in the capital it needs to grow and operate. This isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a stark reality many companies experience today. Our new…
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Spider venom to be developed into insecticide against locusts
A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher is using arachnid venom to help farmers fight locusts, after being awarded a $240,000 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship. We have the world's largest arachnid venom collection – comprising more than 750 species from around the globe – at our disposal at UniSC
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📢A/Prof Paul Harnett argues risk assessment is overemphasized in child protection decision making.
RT by @Griffith_Uni: 📢A/Prof Paul Harnett argues risk assessment is overemphasized in child protection decision making. He proposes adopting a Monitor and Adapt paradigm, drawing from other disciplines.
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#UQ researchers have highlighted the urgent support needed for environmental professionals facing ecological grief
#UQ researchers have highlighted the urgent support needed for environmental professionals facing ecological grief, a response to environmental degradation or loss: shorturl.at/egLRS @claudiafbenham @UQ_News
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Many people are feeling ecological grief. How can we help those whose work puts them at risk?
We feel ecological grief when we lose places, species or ecosystems we value and love. These losses are a growing threat to mental health and wellbeing globally. We all see news of environmental degradation and climate change impacts around the world. But environmental scientists, rangers, engineers, advocates and policymakers are…
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Great Barrier Reef water quality monitoring gets a funding boost
UQ researchers have received $3.6 million from the Federal and Queensland governments to improve water quality monitoring in Great Barrier Reef catchments. The funding supports the Great Barrier Reef Catchment Loads Monitoring Program, jointly delivered by UQ, James Cook University and the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.
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Exciting breakthrough offers hope for Long COVID patients
Researchers from Griffith University’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could bring relief to those struggling with Long COVID. In a world-first finding, they’ve identified a way to restore the faulty function of ion channels on immune cells using a well-known drug…
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Technology shines a light on better bladder cancer detection
A new diagnostic and treatment approach for bladder cancer will undergo a clinical trial in Queensland. OncoStrike Biopharma, a startup founded on technology developed by Mater Research and University of Queensland Honorary Professor John Hooper, has received a $950,500 CUREator grant through the Medical Research Future Fund's Early-Stage Translation and…
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Replacing kerbside carparking with bike lanes: a Robin Hood planning idea
Turning kerbside carparks into cycling lanes could improve city accessibility and liveability without affecting business revenue, University of Queensland research has found.
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Addressing rising STI cases in Indigenous young people
UQ researchers have worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to make a series of videos to address stigma and misinformation about sexually transmitted diseases.
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Ever wondered how strokes can alter not just our brains, but also our perception of reality?
Ever wondered how strokes can alter not just our brains, but also our perception of reality? #QBI researcher @_MJ_Moore_ joins @SarahKanowski on ABC listen to discuss the mysteries of #stroke and how our brain's predictions shape our experiences.
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Newly published #UQ-led research has revealed a surprising finding: while exposure to nature improves overall health in wealthier neighbourhoods in Paraguay, it has the opposite effect for those in poorer regions.
Newly published #UQ-led research has revealed a surprising finding: while exposure to nature improves overall health in wealthier neighbourhoods in Paraguay, it has the opposite effect for those in poorer regions.
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UQ health research given $41 million boost
Researchers from The University of Queensland have received more than $41 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council 2024 Investigator Grants to address health challenges. The 24 UQ researchers will lead projects from the development of pain killers and anti-epileptic drugs using venom, to improving patient outcomes for…
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Researchers are exploring a new theory on how the chemistry of the brain causes people to form political opinions.
Researchers are exploring a new theory on how the chemistry of the brain causes people to form political opinions. James Cook University neuroscientist Professor Zoltan Sarnyai was part of an international team exploring the Threat-based Neural Switch Theory, which they hope will calm the political landscape and help people make…
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Did you know... Poor parenting is the single most important factor leading children and adolescents to develop mental health difficulties!
Did you know... Poor parenting is the single most important factor leading children and adolescents to develop mental health difficulties! 🧠 #unisqproud l #unisqresearch 👏
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For the first time, QBI researcher have proven that a mild stress is enough to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
For the first time, Dr Shaam Al Abed and Dr Nathalie Dehorter from #QBI have proven that a mild stress is enough to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Sach Jayasinghe latest co-authored paper titled "Recognising the importance and impact of Imaging Scientists
📚 New Paper Alert 📝 Sach Jayasinghe latest co-authored paper titled "Recognising the importance and impact of Imaging Scientists: Global guidelines for establishing career paths within core facilities" is now available.
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Nutrient research reveals pathway for treating brain disorders
A University of Queensland researcher has found molecular doorways that could be used to help deliver drugs into the brain to treat neurological disorders. Dr Rosemary Cater from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience led a team which discovered that an essential nutrient called choline is transported into the brain by…
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Griffith awarded $2.2 million in NHMRC Investigator Grants
Griffith University has been awarded $2.2 million across the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants. Congratulations to Associate Professor Bronwyn Griffin from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Dr Yun Shi from the Institute for Glycomics.
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International study highlights best RATs
A ground-breaking study by James Cook University researchers has produced damning findings on several COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) available in Australia and overseas.
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Three QUT researchers awarded NHMRC Investigator Grants
QUT is celebrating the awarding of $6,189,180 in National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants for three researchers.
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UQ academic elected to the US National Academy of Sciences
An academic from The University of Queensland has been elected to the US National Academy of Sciences for her significant achievements in social science research. Director of the Life Course Centre, Professor Janeen Baxter has been recognised for her contributions to research on social disadvantage, family dynamics and gender inequality.
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Severe mental illness linked to alarmingly high rates of physical ailments
A large–scale, international study conducted by University of Queensland researchers has found people with severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, are up to four times more likely to have two or more chronic physical health conditions.
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UniSC announces Adelaide campus
UniSC is expanding its national footprint by opening a new campus in Adelaide. One of Australia’s top-rated public universities for student experience is expanding its national footprint by opening a new campus in Adelaide. The University of the Sunshine Coast Adelaide will open in the city’s Victoria Square in July…
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NHMRC funding aims to improve patient outcomes
University of Queensland researchers have received more than $2.6 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Projects scheme to inform health policy and improve patient outcomes.
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The neuroscience of singing: How choirs help our brains and bodies recover from burnout
It turns out that group singing isn't just about being in harmony. 🎵 Researchers have shown that music has several therapeutic benefits and has been used as a tool for recovery in neurodegenerative diseases. #UQ #QBI #brain #research #singing #music
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🎨🚢A special corrosion-resistant compound being developed by JCU researchers could help solve a global ‘multi-trillion-dollar problem’
🎨🚢A special corrosion-resistant compound being developed by JCU researchers could help solve a global ‘multi-trillion-dollar problem’ affecting everything from fighter jets to cargo ships. JCU Distinguished Professor of Physical Sciences Peter Junk and his team hope to take their work to the next stage but require further support from industry…
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👏Great news! JCU is ranked 3rd in the world’s Best Ecology & Evolution Universities for 2024, and #1 in Australia.
👏Great news! JCU is ranked 3rd in the world’s Best Ecology & Evolution Universities for 2024, and #1 in Australia. Also great ranking results for Professors Bill Laurance, David Bellwood, Geoff Jones and others.
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Are video games good for young kids? QUT study finds ‘wellbeing’ benefits
Playing video games can help boost children’s wellbeing in ways including making them feel competent, empowered and socially connected to others, according to a QUT study featured in a new UNICEF report on the impact of gaming.
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TRI-based Prof David Hume and Prof Kim Summers from @MaterResearch are unravelling the genetics behind inflammatory bowel diseases
TRI-based Prof David Hume and Prof Kim Summers from @MaterResearch are unravelling the genetics behind inflammatory bowel diseases in collaboration with @ourANU. Their research published in Human Genetics is both a significant step forward and surprising.
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Almost half of people with common heart arrythmia die within 10 years of hospitalisation
Forty–five per cent of patients admitted to hospital for atrial fibrillation (AF) in Australia and New Zealand die within a decade, according to University of Queensland research. A team led by Dr Linh Ngo from UQ’s Faculty of Medicine analysed data from more than 250,000 patients admitted to hospital for…
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Voltage breakthrough in quest for cheaper, safer batteries
A QUT-led team of international researchers has made a breakthrough in the development of a type of battery that is much safer and cheaper than the batteries currently charging our smart devices. The research, published in the prestigious Journal of the American Chemical Society, has demonstrated a way of improving…
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PsiQuantum to build the world's first commercial-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer in Brisbane Queensland
The Australian and Queensland governments are investing AU$940M for PsiQuantum to build the world's first commercial-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer in Brisbane Queensland. PsiQuantum, co-founded by two Queensland researchers, will build their Asia-Pacific headquarters at a precinct near Brisbane airport.
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Garlic breath could be a thing of the past, thanks to a #UQ collaboration helping promote odourless black garlic in mainstream Australia.
Garlic breath could be a thing of the past, thanks to a #UQ collaboration helping promote odourless black garlic in mainstream Australia. Originally developed in regions of eastern Asia, black garlic – garlic aged in controlled humidity – doesn’t cause garlic breath and has health and environmental benefits.
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Fight against children’s mental health crisis gains Momentum
A free online mental health platform co-designed by young people, for young people has been launched to tackle the ongoing children’s mental health crisis. Momentum is Australia’s most comprehensive self-help digital mental health program that brings vital evidence-informed treatments, tools and techniques to the fingertips of seven to 17-year-olds who…
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Powering up UQ's ParaSTART program
UQ's ParaSTART program is giving people with high support needs a pathway to high performance sport. Run by the UQ School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, it is ParaSTART is the flagship program of Professor Sean Tweedy’s 30-year research career.
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Lake ‘healthcare screening’ needed to safeguard global human health and ecosystems
Urgent need for coordinated action to remedy lake ecosystems globally. Lakes are considered the lifeblood of numerous ecosystems worldwide and are facing a health crisis that could potentially impact the millions of people dependent on their services. Now a study co-authored by Griffith University has underscored the urgent need for…
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Immune cells lost in translation: Breakthrough into body’s response to blood cancer
A multidisciplinary research team comprising the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD, Griffith University), Mater Research (based at the Translational Research Institute) and The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Frazer Institute, have made a breakthrough discovery in the body’s immune response to the blood cancer Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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The rising cost of living and airfares point to long-haul travel being affordable for fewer people.
The rising cost of living and airfares point to long-haul travel being affordable for fewer people. It also might re-shape the way we think about tourism, says the Griffith Institute for Tourism's @Prof_GuiLohmann
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National PTSD Research Centre launches in Queensland
UniSC has launched a $18.5 million national hub addressing PTSD, one of Australia’s most pressing mental health issues. The National PTSD Research Centre is the first of its kind in Australia, with plans to understand, educate, advocate and treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Parents the key to tackling kids’ picky eating: research findings
Five years of UniSC-led research into the pesky problem of picky eating by children suggests that therapists should focus more on empowering parents to ease family angst at the dinner table.
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Antibiotic resistance research set to continue after huge funding boost
Bond academics are among a team of #researchers awarded $4 million, collaborating with GPs, practice managers, nurses and patients to co-design intervention packages that reduce unnecessary #antibiotic use. 💊
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Global air quality expert elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
QUT Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, a world-leading air quality expert, has been elected as a member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Professor Morawska is one of 25 new international honorary members among the 250 new members appointed this year to the Academy which was founded in…
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International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health
Surveys involving thousands of adolescents and their primary caregiver have shown the prevalence of mental disorders within the age group is very different across Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
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🦟💵JCU will receive AU$5 million in Federal funding to support Pacific countries to strengthen surveillance and control of mosquito-borne diseases
🦟💵JCU will receive $5 million in Federal funding to support Pacific countries to strengthen surveillance and control of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue and zika. @PacMOSSI #PacificHealth #HealthyRegion
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Preventing high rate of chronic lung disease in world’s Indigenous Peoples begins at pre-conception
Public health strategies must begin at pre-conception and early childhood to attain optimum lung function for the world’s Indigenous Peoples who bear a higher burden of chronic respiratory disease, say an international research team in a review published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
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Gigantic Jurassic raptor footprints unearthed
Scientists have discovered the tracks of a 5 metre–long raptor dinosaur, challenging what was previously known about the species' size range. The tracks were found in Fujian Province in south-eastern China by an international team of researchers with palaeontologist Dr Anthony Romilio from The University of Queensland’s Dinosaur Lab providing…
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👏Congratulations to JCU Distinguished Professor Bill Laurance, who has been ranked first in Australia and sixth in the world in the discipline of Environmental Sciences.
👏Congratulations to JCU Distinguished Professor Bill Laurance, who has been ranked first in Australia and sixth in the world in the discipline of Environmental Sciences by the inaugural @ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholars index.
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Australia's echidnas have been dipping their beaks into endangered freshwater turtle eggs shocking the zoological community as the animals were thought only to eat insects. Check out the full story here: ow.ly/n5SB50RmSN2
Australia's echidnas have been dipping their beaks into endangered freshwater turtle eggs shocking the zoological community as the animals were thought only to eat insects. Endangered freshwater turtle eggs are now on the menu for the short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) which had previously been thought to only eat insects, according…
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UQ leads efforts to improve Australia–China agricultural engagement
The University of Queensland is leading a collaborative project to assist Australian agricultural organisations refine and improve their trade strategies toward China. A team led by UQ’s Associate Professor Scott Waldron, will partner with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) to conduct…
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Plum perfect: a natural alternative to preserve meat
A native bushfood has proven to be a promising natural alternative to synthetic chemicals used to preserve meat, according to University of Queensland research. Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation PhD scholar Michel Beya said the Kakadu plum’s high antioxidant and antimicrobial properties make it the perfect candidate for…
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What kind of diner are you? 6 types of diners who avoid plant-based meat dishes
Imagine having dinner at a restaurant. The menu offers plant-based meat alternatives made mostly from vegetables, mushrooms, legumes and wheat that mimic meat in taste, texture and smell. Despite being given that choice, you decide to order a traditional meat or vegetable dish. That’s a common decision.
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Scientists have found oysters could be very useful in gobbling-up nutrient pollution from tropical waterways, including the Great Barrier Reef.
Scientists have found oysters could be very useful in gobbling-up nutrient pollution from tropical waterways, including the Great Barrier Reef.J ames Cook University’s Professor Jan Strugnell was co-author of a study that examined the effectiveness of using Blacklip Rock Oysters to remove nitrogen, phosphorous, solids and chlorophyll from waterways.
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Breakthrough discovery in the fight against liver disease
In a world-first, QIMR Berghofer scientists have discovered the mechanism that causes severe inflammation among millions of people with chronic liver disease. Published in the US-based international journal, Science Signaling, the discovery identifies how and why elevated ferritin (a protein that normally stores iron within cells) causes inflammation which ultimately…
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A team of #QUT researchers led by @Tsai_D have developed a robot to count and capture images of baby tank-grown corals
A team of #QUT researchers led by @Tsai_D have developed a robot to count and capture images of baby tank-grown corals destined for the #GreatBarrierReef. The system will help keep the corals happy and healthy before they are deployed and save researchers thousands of hours of coral counting time.
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Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style
Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it’s because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find a partner or maintain a relationship. But is this true? Or can long-term single people…
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Is your disaster planning old school? If it's not, you might want to consider making a change.
Is your disaster planning old school? If it's not, you might want to consider making a change. Results from a recent JCU study indicating the low-tech but trusty AM/FM radio needs to make an urgent comeback
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Robot designed to boost coral regeneration on the Great Barrier Reef
QUT researchers have developed a robot to count and capture images of baby tank-grown corals destined for the Great Barrier Reef. The system will help keep the corals happy and healthy before they are deployed and save researchers thousands of hours of coral counting time.
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Bringing new life to an ancient nut
A culturally significant Australian nut dating back to Jurassic times could have a big future thanks to UQ–led research revealing its substantial health benefits. Dr Jaqueline Moura Nadolny from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said the bunya nut (Araucaria bidwillii) was an energy and nutrient dense bushfood…
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According to new research, round rooms enhance positive mood, make us calmer and boost creativity.
According to new research, round rooms enhance positive mood, make us calmer and boost creativity. 35 participants were placed in virtual reality in almost identical offices — one round, and the other rectangular — and were then assessed.
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Restoring coastal habitat boosts wildlife numbers by 61% – but puzzling failures mean we can still do better
Humans love the coast. But we love it to death, so much so we’ve destroyed valuable coastal habitat – in the case of some types of habitat, most of it has gone. Pollution, coastal development, climate change and many other human impacts have degraded or destroyed swathes of mangrove forests…
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‘We have thousands of Modis’: the secret behind the BJP’s enduring success in India
Since 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity has grown exponentially – and so has the formidable organisational machine of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). These two factors will be key to delivering the BJP a likely third consecutive victory in the Indian general election.
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Link between childhood maltreatment and adult substance abuse
UQ researchers have found people maltreated as children are 3 times more likely to be admitted to hospital for alcohol and substance use by the time they're 40, compared to people who were not maltreated.
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👏Congratulations to @Rossalford who has been elected as a 2023 Fellow of the @aaas in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the field of ecology
👏Congratulations to @Rossalford who has been elected as a 2023 Fellow of the @aaas in recognition of his distinguished contributions to the field of ecology, and the causes of and mitigation strategies for global declines in amphibian populations.
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Ecology and computer science unite to protect the environment
Saving Australia’s environment starts with understanding it. A research project using acoustics and AI shows us how. Professor Paul Roe, Head of QUT’s School of Computer Science and the Lead Researcher at the Australian Acoustics Observatory (A20) and Dr Daniella Teixeira, ecologist, and Research Fellow at QUT, are currently engaged…
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@Griffith_Uni: Clinicians are being encouraged to refer patients with #osteoporosis to a heavy lifting #exercise program
@Griffith_Uni: Clinicians are being encouraged to refer patients with #osteoporosis to a heavy lifting #exercise program to improve bone health and reduce the risk of fragility fractures which can occur from minimal trauma such as a fall
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Developing drugs in the third dimension
A research project seeks to cut the development time for new life-saving drugs by adding an extra dimension to the process. When researchers are making a new drug, they face years of work in development and trials. Then, in about 90 per cent of cases, the outcome is a failure…
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UQ turns CO2 into sustainable power
UQ researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide to make electricity. Dr Zhuyuan Wang from UQ’s Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation says the small, proof-of-concept nanogenerator is carbon negative because it consumes the greenhouse gas.
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Giving koalas a fair shot at survival
One of Australia’s most iconic animals is under threat, with chlamydial disease decimating koala populations in south-east Queensland. Professor Ken Beagley is among those leading the fight to ensure these beloved creatures not only survive, but thrive.
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First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
Exploration of underground caves and lava tubes reveal archaeological abundance in Arabia. Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptation to environmental fluctuations.
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‘Listening is the most important part’: 10 things students with disability and their families want teachers to know
About 90% of Australian students with disability attend mainstream schools. Equitable access and participation in education is a fundamental human right. Over the past seven years, we have have surveyed and interviewed more than 100 students with disability, as well as parents, carers and teachers, as part of our research…
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Could your child's lunch box have an impact on climate change?
Could your child's lunch box have an impact on climate change? That's what a visiting researcher to CQUniversity is hoping to understand via a Rockhampton-based study over the next few months.
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Queensland – Bavaria Collaborative Research Program - Applications open
The new Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program has opened for applications with two categories: Seed Grants and Development Grants. Seed Grants close on 10 May 2024. Development Grants close on 10 July 2024
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Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained
A milestone study led by UQ researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics.
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🌳The Qld Decarbonisation Hub brings together experts from 7 unis, including JCU, as well as industry, government, and communities
🌳The Qld Decarbonisation Hub brings together experts from 7 unis, including JCU, as well as industry, government, and communities to create solutions to meet Qld’s climate targets to boost renewable energy sources and achieve net zero by 2050.
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Congratulations to CQUniversity's Dr Qing Wu who has been awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship
Congratulations to CQUniversity's Dr Qing Wu who has been awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship worth $360,000 over three years for his research project targeting rail energy efficiency. #AdvanceQueensland #QldScience
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UQ celebrates 10 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships
Ten researchers from The University of Queensland have been awarded $3 million through the 2023 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships. The program supports collaboration with industry partners on research that aims to drive a resilient and inclusive Queensland economy.
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Combatting disruptive ‘noise’ – a quantum communication breakthrough
In a significant milestone for quantum communication technology, an experiment has demonstrated how networks can be leveraged to combat disruptive ‘noise’ in quantum communications. The international effort led by researchers from Griffith University’s Centre for Quantum Dynamics highlights the potential of quantum networks in revolutionising communication technologies on a quantum…
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Pharmacists should be able to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription. Here’s why
The Australian government is currently considering a bill to implement the next stage of reforms to vaping regulation. At present, vaping products that don’t contain nicotine can be sold in regular shops, such as convenience stores, like tobacco products are.
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World-class cancer research centre announced for QIMR Berghofer
QIMR Berghofer scientists hope to revolutionise personalised cancer treatment with a $2-million grant from Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) to establish a world-class national cancer research centre in Brisbane. Led by Professor Steven Lane and Dr Nicola Waddell, the ACRF Centre for Optimised Cancer Therapy (ACRF-COCT) will integrate the latest…
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$2.5M Medical Research Future Fund grant to study recurrent wheeze in preschoolers
QUT Professor Anne Chang has been awarded a $2,588,607.14 Medical Research Future Fund grant to lead a multidisciplinary, multi-institution project, “Improving outcomes of recurrent preschool wheeze: a multicentre randomised controlled trial with biomarker discovery”.
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Climate-change driven cold snaps threaten marine life
The impacts on marine species from secular warming and heatwaves are well demonstrated; however, the impacts of extreme cold events are poorly understood. Tropical marine species venturing into new areas as the climate changes could fall victim to another effect of the phenomenon – as bursts of cold water from…
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‘Calm Your Farm’! Farm injury prevention game for teens
Researchers have created a game designed for teenagers to learn about potential hazards on the farm and how to reduce injury risk.
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Spider venom, seaweed and bee research projects share million-dollar funding
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers will work with industry on three new projects involving spider venom, underwater kelp forests and native stingless bees after securing a total of almost $1 million in funding in the latest round of the Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships program.
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Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) is now open for applications.
The AU$6M Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) is now open with grants ranging from AU$100K to $1M. Applications close on 31 May 2024. The Fund seeks to encourage partnerships between Australian institutions and their overseas counterparts and help raise Australia’s profile in science and technology research. The grants…
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Citizen scientists help discover new mantis species
James Cook University researcher Matthew Connors has discovered two new praying mantis species with the help of citizen scientists. One of these new mantises is not just a new species but an entirely new genus – the classification level above species – and was discovered thanks to citizen scientist Glenda…
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Coffee, coastlines and a cutting-edge vaccine: Griffith’s Advanced Queensland trio putting state at forefront
Griffith researchers among 19 scientists share in $5.56 million of funding. Three Griffith University researchers are among the 19 scientists who will propel discoveries in their respective fields by sharing in $5.56 million of funding. The 2023 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships have been awarded to Griffith researchers:
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QUT partners with Omico to pave the way for precision cancer care in Qld
QUT’s Australian Translational Genomics Centre (ATGC) will help link Queensland patients with clinical trials to evaluate treatments to improve outcomes for people with cancer, thanks to a new collaboration with non-profit research organisation Omico and the PrOSPeCT program.
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Advance Queensland Industry grant to improve shoulder joint surgery
Dr Lavaill is a postdoctoral fellow at the ARC Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics at QUT and his project will focus on developing a novel in-silico musculoskeletal simulation tool for shoulder joint surgery. Dr Lavaill has been awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship of $160,000 with industry partner Stryker.
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An education in music makes you a better employee. Are recruiters in tune?
See the word “musician” on a resume and you might not immediately think “stellar employee” or “exceptional leader”. There more to the profession than meets the stereotype? It is well known many musicians work simultaneously in arts and non-arts roles..
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The Great Barrier Reef is currently experiencing its fifth mass coral bleaching event in 8 years.
RT by @UQscience: The Great Barrier Reef is currently experiencing its fifth mass coral bleaching event in 8 years. #UQ’s Dr Selina Ward says the bleaching is extensive, affecting some coral species that have resisted bleaching before.
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Saving Queensland's earless dragons
Remote cameras and conservation dogs will be deployed as part of a University of Queensland research project aiming to conserve four threatened Queensland reptile species.
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Pass the potassium and shake up your health
Bond University researchers find replacing regular salt with a salt substitute decreases the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by about 17 percent.
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Breakthrough discovery in the fight against liver disease
A new paper led by researchers from QIMR Berghofer paves the way for more specific public health information to provide a better balance between the harms and benefits of sun exposure in Australia.
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El Niño drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba only 13% full: a disaster for people and wildlife
Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Niño drought. The country’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared a national disaster. Historian and social scientist Joshua Matanzima grew up at Lake Kariba and has spent the past 10 years researching socioeconomic life there.
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Researchers have found that people who play the game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) show improvements in their mental health.
Researchers have found that people who play the game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) show improvements in their mental health. James Cook University PhD researcher Alyssia Merrick led the study, which analysed the effect the game had on 25 people who played over eight weeks.
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Curves for creativity: How round spaces elevate mood and spark innovation
New research has revealed curved or round rooms enhance positive mood, make us calmer and boost creativity. That’s according to new research by Bond University Associate Professor and experimental psychologist, Oliver Baumann.
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UQ leads subjects in QS World University Ranking
The University of Queensland has ranked in the global top 50 for 20 academic subject areas in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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New prostate cancer cases could hit 2.9 million by 2040. TRI-based @AdvanCell_Iso is developing a targeted therapy
New prostate cancer cases could hit 2.9 million by 2040. mCRPC is when it stops responding to treatment and spreads. TRI-based @AdvanCell_Iso is developing a targeted therapy and enrolling for a clinical trial.
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ME/CFS progression in focus with $438,000 grant
A Griffith University research team has successfully applied for a $438,000 ME Research UK grant to track the progression of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The study will use an ultra-high field 7 Tesla (7T) MRI to capture a clearer depiction of brain regions and detect subtle brain changes in…
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Researchers mapping forests have found many more roads than declared by official sources
Researchers mapping forests have found many more roads than declared by official sources which is raising fears of a huge increase in environmental degradation as the pace of road building increases. Researchers discovered 3 to 6.6 times more roads in the areas studied than were shown in leading global-road datasets.
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Fletcherview Tropical Rangelands Soil eDNA Dataset
🔍#DataDiscovery | Fletcherview Tropical Rangelands Soil eDNA Dataset This dataset contains soil microbial & genomic analysis of 9 soil samples from each of 3 plots at the Fletcherview SuperSite processed by @AGRF_genomics.
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In the new @TopUnis rankings, #QUT is ranked 1st in Australia and 19th in the world in Communication & Media Studies.
In the new @TopUnis rankings, #QUT is ranked 1st in Australia and 19th in the world in Communication & Media Studies. #QSWUR @QUTSchoolOfComm #QUTCIESJ
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Global collaboration to combat chronic lung infection
Researchers develop drug target to tackle multi-drug resistant lung bacterium. Scientists led by Distinguished Professor Mark von Itzstein AO at Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics, have discovered a target for the development of a drug to combat a bacterium that can cause chronic lung infection in hospitalised patients, immunocompromised individuals…
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Aboriginal people made pottery and sailed to distant offshore islands thousands of years before Europeans arrived
Blue Lagoon at Jiigurru (Lizard Island Group) where the first pieces of pottery were found. Sean UlmPottery was largely unknown in Australia before the recent past, despite well-known pottery traditions in nearby Papua New Guinea and the islands of the western Pacific. The absence of ancient Indigenous pottery in Australia…
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One small step for plants... 🌱 We've recently received more funding for our research mission to grow food in space!
One small step for plants... 🌱 We've recently received more funding for our research mission to grow food in space! All the details via @spacegovuk... 🚀 @bkvmccabe l @caeusq l @Vertical_Future
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JCU researchers say rudeness and discourtesy between health workers is endangering patients.
JCU researchers say rudeness and discourtesy between health workers is endangering patients. JCU PhD candidate Benjamin Freedman led a study analysing the responses of more than 16,000 people, including more than 11,000 nurses, in 41 global studies of incivility among health care workers.
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Deep parts of Great Barrier Reef 'insulated' from global warming
Some deeper areas of the Great Barrier Reef are insulated from harmful heatwaves but that protection will be lost if global warming continues, according to research by UQ and University of Exeter.
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It’s an age-old saying... The good (community) versus the bad (teenager).
It’s an age-old saying... The good (community) versus the bad (teenager). Our researchers have been challenging these stereotypes in a bid to help young people engage with their communities and lead fulfilling lives. @YCF_QLD l @andrewhickey15 👏
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New paper on host and environmental drivers of coral symbiont diversity is out now!
Our new paper on host and environmental drivers of coral symbiont diversity is out now! We found symbionts in Acropora were structured more by thermal history and environment, while Pocillopora symbionts were driven more by host genetics.
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Measuring digital skills in community adult learning settings – implications for Australian policy development.
Researchers from Griffith and QUT have developed a Digital Ability Self-Assessment Tool to help policy makers understand context-specific circumstances of online user and deliver inclusive digital programmes.
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Creating a better future for intersex people! A new $5M Medical Research Future Fund grant will allow our researchers to conduct groundbreaking work.
A multi-institutional research team has been awarded $5 million in federal government funding to help create a safe and better future for people with innate variations in sex characteristics (IVSC). The historic grant from the Medical Research Future Fund is believed to be the largest amount awarded to a research…
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Scientists create 3D map of universe
An international team of researchers has created the world's largest and most detailed 3D map of the universe – measuring the expansion of the cosmos over the past 11 billion years. Dr Cullan Howlett from The University of Queensland helped develop pivotal software used for analysing data collected as part…
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A new study from @QldBrainInst researcher @AnthMHarris has found that brainwaves can affect visual perception.
A new study from @QldBrainInst researcher @AnthMHarris has found that brainwaves can affect visual perception, particularly when distinguishing between objects. Dr Anthony Harris from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute said neural oscillations, or brainwaves, have long been considered to play a crucial role in various cognitive processes.
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Scientists say the relocation of coral away from the path of a new wastewater pipe has been a success.
Scientists say the relocation of coral away from the path of a new wastewater pipe has been a success and shows how coral can be moved to reduce the impact of developments and natural disasters.
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A genome-centric view of the role of the Acropora kenti microbiome in coral health and resilience
Congratulations to lead author Lauren Messer and colleagues at UQ, QUT and JCU on their new paper in @NatureComms describing the microbial communities of Acropora kenti (aka tenuis) via MAG-centric metagenomics.
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Floral, fruity, and herbaceous artisanal rums could soon be on the menu at your local bar thanks to a collaboration between #UQ and Canefields Distillery.
Floral, fruity, and herbaceous artisanal rums could soon be on the menu at your local bar thanks to a collaboration between #UQ and Canefields Distillery. 🍹 The project is one of several announced through UQ’s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (AFIA) Industry Kickstarter Grant program, which aims to catalyse commercial impact and…
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New Discovery Unravels Malaria Invasion Mechanism
In a significant breakthrough, researchers from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) and Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics have unveiled a crucial aspect of how the malaria parasite infiltrates human red blood cells. The study, recently published in Cell Reports, highlights the pivotal role of a sugar…
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Social media boundaries can improve teen sleep
UQ research has shown intense and problematic social media use is linked to sleep difficulties in adolescents. Associate Professor Asad Khan from UQ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences analysed the responses of 212,613 teenagers from 40 European and North American countries.
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Congratulations to #QUT’s @KerrieMengersen – honoured today with one of the highest awards from the @Science_Academy
Congratulations to #QUT’s @KerrieMengersen – honoured today with one of the highest awards from the @Science_Academy for her outstanding contributions to #science: bit.ly/4cDEOJJ @QUTDataScience #QUTScience
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Three UQ researchers honoured by Australian Academy of Science
Three researchers from The University of Queensland have been recognised in the Australian Academy of Science 2024 honorific awards. The prestigious awards highlight the significant contributions of Emeritus Professor Peter Koopman, Dr Sonia Shah and Associate Professor Kirsty Short in advancing understanding of complex conditions and improving health policy.
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Professor Kerrie Mengersen honoured by Australian Academy of Science
Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen from QUT’s School of Mathematical Sciences has today been bestowed with one of the highest honours awarded from the Australian Academy of Science.
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Evaluating thrombosis risk and patient-specific treatment strategy using an atherothrombosis-on-chip model
Our recent work: Evaluating thrombosis risk and patient-specific treatment strategy using an atherothrombosis-on-chip model - now published in Lab on a Chip
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The International Conference on Research Infrastructures is coming to Brisbane, Australia this year!
The International Conference on Research Infrastructures is coming to Australia this year! It’s on from 3 – 5 December in Brisbane. Register your interest and find out more.
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Ultrasound therapy shows promise as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease
University of Queensland researchers have found targeting amyloid plaque in the brain is not essential for ultrasound to deliver cognitive improvement in neurodegenerative disorders. Dr Gerhard Leinenga and Professor Jürgen Götz from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) said the finding challenges the conventional notion in Alzheimer’s disease research that targeting…
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Blueprint for mandating indoor air quality for public buildings in form of standards
A group of international experts led by QUT Professor Lidia Morawska has presented a blueprint for national indoor air quality standards for public buildings, in an article in the prestigious journal Science.
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Patients with delirium more likely to develop dementia
University of Queensland researchers have found older patients who experience delirium are three times more likely to develop dementia. Professor Ruth Hubbard from UQ’s Centre for Health Services Research (CHSR) said the study also found that every episode of delirium increased the chance of developing dementia by 20 per cent.
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Digital Child centre and UNICEF Australia champion young children’s digital wellbeing
The QUT-led ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child has announced a new partnership with UNICEF Australia that will see the two organisations collaborate on research, policy and advocacy to promote digital wellbeing for young children.
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Sugarcane genetics more complex than human
Researchers have unravelled the mystery of sugarcane genetics, finding the crop's genome is three times the size of the human genome and more complex. After a decade of research, scientists from The University of Queensland, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and Sugar Research Australia (SRA) have been able to fully…
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Improving social inclusion for battler citizens of Townsville
QUT researchers have collaborated with a local software solutions company on a community and participatory design initiative to address social isolation and loneliness in socially disadvantaged communities in Townsville.
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New rapid method to predict effects of conservation actions on complex ecosystems
A new way to analyse the effects of conservation actions on complex ecosystems has cut the modelling time from 108 days to six hours, QUT statisticians have found. PhD researcher Sarah Vollert, from the School of Mathematical Sciences and the QUT Centre for Data Sciences, said it was impossible to…
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Research finds many upsides for local governments that look to employ chatbots
QUT researchers have homed in on AI-powered chatbots in the local government sector to look at their benefits and risks, what they are used for and why, and how users view them. The study conducted by an international research team including QUT PhD student Sajani Senadheera, Professor Tan Yigitcanlar from…
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How lizards avoid being killed by venomous snakes
A University of Queensland–led study has shed light on how some lizards have evolved to resist deadly neurotoxins from Australia's most venomous snakes.
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Blood analysis predicts sepsis and organ failure in children
University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ failure.
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Sports engineering student proves a key player in Paralympic innovation
A Griffith masters student has been working with an esteemed team of engineers at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to design and deliver cutting-edge technology for Paralympic athletes. Rajtilak Kapoor’s work is supporting multi-medalist wheelchair racing athlete Angie Ballard and her push for podium success at Paris 2024.
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Plan encourages habitat protection to prevent pandemics
In an evidence-based approach to pandemic prevention, a new plan published in Nature Communications advocates for using ecological perspectives to thwart disease outbreaks before they begin. Authored by an international team of 25 scientists, including three Australian scientists, the paper suggested a roadmap for preventing the next pandemic by conserving…
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BodyLab Podcast eatures our world-class researchers sorting fact from fiction and talking through the science behind having a healthy mind and body.
BodyLab features our world-class researchers sorting fact from fiction and talking through the science behind having a healthy mind and body. Hosted by QIMR Berghofer's Clare Blake. Choose from ten ‘must-listen to’ episodes that run for around 20-25 minutes each.
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QLD Disaster Research Alliance appoints Alliance Manager
The Queensland Disaster Research Alliance (QDRA), which Griffith University is a member of, has appointed Annie Rehman as its Alliance Manager. With a dynamic background spanning over 14 years in building construction, architectural design, academia, research, and project management, Annie brings a wealth of experience to her new role.
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Rain, hail or shine... Our researchers are working to protect disaster-hit communities! @Dr_K_Shafique 👏
In the wake of disasters, communities often face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives amid a complex web of stakeholders and interests. Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland have proposed a framework to protect vulnerable communities from exploitation by those with competing or conflicting interests in post-disaster reconstruction…
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📢New paper led by @NicoBriggs1 “Dissecting coral recovery: bleaching reduces reproductive output in Acropora millepora.”
Increasingly frequent and severe bleaching events driven by climate change are decreasing coral populations worldwide. Recovery of these populations relies on reproduction by the survivors of such events including local and upstream larval sources. 📢New paper - Dissecting coral recovery: bleaching reduces reproductive output in Acropora millepora - Branching stony…
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Study reveals flood mud burden on Moreton Bay
UQ sampling during and after the February 2022 Brisbane River flood has sounded a warning about the future of Moreton Bay with climate change predicted to bring more extreme weather.
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Bond University is researching how #exoskeleton #technology can be used to help people recover and tackle everyday tasks like walking.
A Bond University research project exploring the integration of exoskeleton technology into the home and community is bringing an exciting rehabilitation reality closer, one step at a time. The university has partnered with Taiwanese firm Keeogo, the developers of powered exoskeleton technology for those suffering from debilitating conditions such as…
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How to help older drivers hang up the keys for good: new research
Active planning is the key to older people walking away from driving for the last time, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast research. In two papers in international journals, UniSC researchers explored the individual and environmental factors that influenced older drivers’ plans to retire from driving – or…
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Deep learning enables faster, more accurate decisions on shoulder abnormalities treatment
QUT scientists have developed a deep learning framework to detect shoulder abnormalities such as fractures in X-ray images with 99 per cent accuracy to enable clinicians to make correct and speedy decisions in emergency situations.
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Persian plateau unveiled as crucial hub for early human migration out of Africa
Study sheds new light on the complex journey of human populations from Africa into Eurasia. A new study combining genetic, palaeoecological, and archaeological evidence has unveiled the Persian plateau as a pivotal geographic location serving as a hub for Homo sapiens during the early stages of their migration out of…
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Thousands of tonnes of microplastics found in Moreton Bay
UQ researchers estimate there could be up to 7000 tonnes of microplastics polluting vital ecosystems in Brisbane's Moreton Bay.
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The @WMO State of the Global Climate report has confirmed 2023 broke every single climate indicator.
The @WMO State of the Global Climate report has confirmed 2023 broke every single climate indicator. In Australia, IMOS provides essential ocean observations to help understand the state, trends and future conditions of our oceans.
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Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?
University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands.
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Digital Child launches winning children’s picture books on balancing digital media use
The Stories by Digital Children competition, an initiative run by the QUT-led ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, has launched four picture books for children. The competition invited children aged 5 to 12 to submit concepts for children's stories centred around the theme "Fun with digital media: Getting…
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Referral pathway study for osteoporosis patients
Clinicians are being encouraged to refer patients with osteoporosis to a heavy lifting exercise program to improve bone health and reduce the risk of fragility fractures. Those fractures can dramatically reduce quality of life, lead to a loss of independence, and increase risk of an earlier death.
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We identified key factors shaping the relationship between mangroves and fish across the Indo-Pacific
Using collaboratively collected dataset, we identified key factors shaping the relationship between mangroves and fish across the Indo-Pacific Paper: The fish–mangrove link is context dependent: Tidal regime and reef proximity determine the ecological role of tropical mangroves.
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Lighting the way to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region
Taking a deep dive into economic challenges unique to the Asia-Pacific region, Griffith Asia Institute released its flagship report. Sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific involves challenges distinct to the region and Griffith University has released a comprehensive report providing new insights and actionable pathways for economic prosperity.
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UNESCO recognition for JCU Professor
A James Cook University Professor will lead efforts to identify natural and cultural heritage sites vulnerable to climate change after being chosen by UNESCO for a key role. Professor of Physical Sciences Scott Heron has been appointed as the UNESCO Chair on Climate Change Vulnerability of Natural and Cultural Heritage.
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QUT unveils new virtual production film that depicts mass casualty event
It’s 2030 and unidentified space debris begin to fall across multiple locations in Queensland, triggering a mass casualty incident response from emergency services.
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Neighbourhood connection improves mental health
University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly in low socio–economic suburbs.
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On the (heart)beat with tactical police
Heart study reveals the extreme stress of those on the frontline and could streamline the selection process for specialist officers. During a crisis, you might think a police officer's stable heartbeat suggests composure and control. In fact, it could signal extreme mental and physical stress.
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#QBI researcher @ShanLongfield has revealed the pivotal role of Synapsin 2a proteins in orchestrating the organisation and mobility of synaptic vesicles within live neurons.
#QBI researcher @ShanLongfield from the @MeunierLab has revealed the pivotal role of Synapsin 2a proteins in orchestrating the organisation and mobility of synaptic vesicles within live neurons. 🔗https://t.co/kEaDWOiFeR #UQ #brain #research #science #news
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High pornography exposure among young Australians helps fuel violence against women
Public health strategies among young people must address violence against women and risky sexual practices associated with pornography exposure, QUT researchers say. They published their findings in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
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Women with ADHD needed for Australian–first study
Women diagnosed in adulthood with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are encouraged to join a UQ study into the impact of the diagnosis.
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UQ researchers secure funding to protect vulnerable species
Researchers from The University of Queensland have received more than $110,000 to help safeguard some of Queensland's most vulnerable species under the Queensland Government's Threatened Species Program.
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Hope for autoinflammatory disease treatment
UQ researchers have discovered how the 'on–switch' for the body's inflammation machinery can get stuck and cause rare genetic inflammatory diseases. Professor Kate Schroder and her team at UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience have been studying the NLRP3 inflammasome, a protein complex that drives inflammation.
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Alternative tidal wetlands in plain sight overlooked Blue Carbon superstars
Study highlights increasing opportunities for conservation, restoration and improved management of wetlands. Blue Carbon projects are expanding globally; however, demand for credits outweighs the available credits for purchase. Currently, only three types of wetlands are considered Blue Carbon ecosystems: mangroves, saltmarsh and seagrass.
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Ripple effect for QUT sports expertise in lead up to Brisbane 2032
QUT sports expertise is set to have a ripple effect across Oceania, with the university announcing plans to share sports technology, sports science research and training facilities with Pacific Island nations in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Antibiotic dosing technology speeds recovery of ICU patients
University of Queensland researchers have used dosing software to accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in Intensive Care Units. The technique trialled in the DIRECT study meant patients received effective antibiotics in half the usual time, leading to faster recovery, higher quality care, cost savings…
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We are proud to be involved in the design and operations of the HeSANDA's Queensland node, and we look forward to further strengthening our capabilities to empower Queensland’s health research community with @HealthTQld & @csiro's Australian e-Health Re
We are proud to be involved in the design and operations of the Health Studies Australian National Data Asset (HeSANDA) Queensland node, and we look forward to further strengthening our capabilities to empower Queensland’s health research community with @HealthTQld & @csiro's Australian e-Health Research Centre.
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Health outcomes for Long COVID are comparable with ME/CFS
People with Long COVID in Australia have poor health outcomes that are comparable with another emerging disease known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
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Coral bleaching at six Islands in the northern Great Barrier Reef
With a mass coral bleaching event unfolding across the Great Barrier Reef, scientists from James Cook University's TropWATER have documented coral bleaching around six islands in the far north of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
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Research reveals the genetic code behind non-identical twins
A new paper led by researchers from QIMR Berghofer paves the way for more specific public health information to provide a better balance between the harms and benefits of sun exposure in Australia. The study, published in Human Reproduction, has identified seven genes that regulate the female propensity for giving…
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Australia-India: Maitri Research Grant applications now open
The Maitri Research Grants program supports research activities to build business capability and create opportunities for greater collaboration between Australia and India. Funding supports research into new avenues for industry collaboration and opportunities to commercialise Australia's technical capabilities with India.
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Research finds patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments
The professionalism and compassion of paramedics attending emergency calls can reduce unnecessary presentations at hospital emergency departments, according to University of the Sunshine Coast research by a veteran ambulance officer.
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Exploring the role of community pharmacies as a harm reduction environment for anabolic–androgenic steroid consumers
RT @PiatkowskiTim: New collab in Harm Reduction Journal. Paper: Exploring the role of community pharmacies as a harm reduction environment for anabolic–androgenic steroid consumers: triangulating the perspectives of consumers and pharmacists
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Excessive gaming causing health issues
University of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems. Dr Daniel Stjepanović from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR) said the study examined responses from 955 gamers aged 18 to 94 from Australia, Canada, USA and the…
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International award for forensic social work academic
Dimitra Lattas is a social work academic on the Fraser Coast who's work on forensic social work simulation, in collaboration with the University of Tennessee, has won an international award through the National Organisation of Forensic Social Work.
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Wastewater shows spike in illicit drug consumption in Queensland
Cocaine use in Brisbane and regional Queensland has spiked to the highest levels recorded in 7 years, according to research led by led by The University of Queensland and The University of South Australia. Commissioned by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), the latest findings of the National Wastewater Drug…
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We gave science journalist Denise Cullen a peek at some of the groundbreaking work happening in our labs.
The AIBN is in @CosmosMagazine! We gave science journalist Denise Cullen a peek at some of the groundbreaking work happening in our labs. From shapeshifting liquid metals to brain organoids, read on to see how the AIBN is working to change the world bit.
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Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves.
One afternoon last year, we sat in a village hall in Fiji chatting to residents about traditional ways of forecasting tropical cyclones. One man mentioned a black-winged storm bird known as “manumanunicagi” that glides above the land only when a cyclone is forming out to sea. As the conversation continued…
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$5 million grant for the Tracking Cube
$5m MRFF grant to help screen children and adolescents at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. Griffith University research project to help screen children and adolescents at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders has been successful in gaining a $5 million grant from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
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Congratulations to Professor @LynleyWallis, who was recently recognised by Australian Academy of the Humanities
Congratulations to Professor @LynleyWallis, who was recently recognised by @HumanitiesAU in an article that highlights women in archaeology who have made significant contributions to their field.
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BREAKING: CQUniversity will host an Australian-first conference for First Nations research higher degree students on Darumbal lands
CQUniversity will host an Australian-first conference for First Nations research higher degree students on Darumbal lands (Rockhampton) this July. Titled Guwal Jilbay, meaning ‘yarning research’, the inaugural three-day event invites First Nations research students (and their supervisors) from the Northern Australia Universities Alliance and Regional Universities Network to attend.
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Revolutionising rehabilitation one step at a time
A Bond University research project exploring the integration of exoskeleton technology into the home and community is bringing an exciting rehabilitation reality closer.
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Indigenous fire management began more than 11,000 years ago: new research
Wildfire burns between 3.94 million and 5.19 million square kilometres of land every year worldwide. If that area were a single country, it would be the seventh largest in the world. In Australia, most fire occurs in the vast tropical savannas of the country’s north. In new research published in…
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Indigenous fire management started 11,000 years ago
James Cook University researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practiced at least 11,000 years ago – and it has implications for fire management practices today.
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JCU researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practiced at least 11,000 years ago
JCU researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practiced at least 11,000 years ago – and it has implications for fire management practices today.
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Rental housing co-operatives offer affordable, secure homes while fostering community and tenant empowerment.
Rental housing co-operatives offer affordable, secure homes while fostering community and tenant empowerment. Australia's sector is underdeveloped, highlighting the need for policy and financial support for expansion says Dr Sidsel Grimstad . https://t.co/uo28gaeggr
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$8 million awarded to predict genetic disease risk
Landmark genetic research could allow doctors to accurately predict whether a patient is at risk of developing common diseases, decades before any symptoms would become evident. Snow Medical Research Foundation has awarded University of Queensland researchers AU$8 million to dramatically advance the use of genomics to prevent chronic disease such…
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Forests future: UniSC chosen to lead new research centre
A Queensland-based research collaboration, led by the University of the Sunshine Coast, has been selected to play a key role in advancing research and innovation in Australia’s forests, through a new national institute.
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We looked at all the recent evidence on mobile phone bans in schools – this is what we found
Mobile phones are currently banned in all Australian state schools and many Catholic and independent schools around the country. This is part of a global trend over more than a decade to restrict phone use in schools. Australian governments say banning mobile phones will reduce distractions in class, allow students…
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👏JCU's @LyanneBrouwer and her team have received funding from the Qld Govt's Threatened Species Research Grants Program
👏JCU's @LyanneBrouwer and her team have received funding from the Qld Govt's Threatened Species Research Grants Program to use telescopic inspection cameras to monitor the reproductive successes of the Black-Throated Finch.
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Realistic computer modelling of Queensland heritage masonry structures
Many heritage buildings in Queensland towns and cities have characteristic details that can make them susceptible to earthquakes, a survey of pre-1945 unreinforced masonry buildings by QUT civil engineers has found.
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#QUT has been named one of the world’s top universities led by women in a @timeshighered ranking. QUT is now fourth in Australia, under the leadership of Australia's first chemistry professor, Vice-Chancellor Professor @MargaretSheil. #TimesHigherEd htt
#QUT has been named one of the world’s top universities led by women in a @timeshighered ranking. QUT is now fourth in Australia, under the leadership of Australia's first chemistry professor, Vice-Chancellor Professor @MargaretSheil. #TimesHigherEd https://t.co/i6RJBh8flz https://t.co/Ue0VjfpOfG
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A new analysis has found one in seven deepwater sharks and rays are threatened with extinction
A new analysis has found one in seven deepwater sharks and rays are threatened with extinction, with the biggest threat coming from overfishing. James Cook University’s Professor Colin Simpfendorfer was part of a team of international experts whose work was published today in the journal Science.
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New guidelines for early menopause diagnosis and management
University of Queensland research has led to the development of a practical framework to help medical professionals around the world diagnose and manage early menopause.
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Simplicity in the molecular world inspires researcher - one of 25 top chemistry women researchers
QUT Professor Ting Liao is one of 25 researchers from around the world who have made a flagship chemistry journal’s list of top women scientists at the forefront of energy research.
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MRFF supports UQ researchers to address healthcare inequalities
Researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $1.9 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to develop patient-centred models of care to improve health services for LGBTQIA+ people.
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Congratulations to Professor Ting Liao who has been recognised in a list of top women scientists at the forefront of energy research.
QUT Professor Ting Liao is one of 25 researchers from around the world who have made a flagship chemistry journal’s list of top women scientists at the forefront of energy research. Professor Ting Liao, from the School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, is featured in the ACS Energy Letters…
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‘Definitions are often very western. This excludes us.’ Our research shows how to boost Indigenous participation in STEM
Australian politicians and major government reports keep emphasising the importance of STEM (or science, technology, engineering and maths) skills for our economy and society. As the Universities Accord report noted last month, engineering and and science are experiencing “significant skill shortages”. Then there is a federal goal to have 1.2…
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Eight ways to get job-ready in the digital age
From online networking to crowdfunding, there are eight key ways for university graduates to open more virtual doors to careers in 2024, according to new UniSC business research. Paper in Industry and Higher Education: Digital career competencies: A co-created scale for the digital employability competencies we’ve overlooked
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Lifelike lab–grown skin developed from human stem cells
Queensland researchers have become the first in Australia to use human stem cells to generate fully functioning skin tissue in a laboratory, a significant step towards better treatments for severe burns and wounds.
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Knowledge is power: New guide book to AI and algorithms released
A QUT artificial intelligence expert has released his first book in a bid to help people better understand algorithms and make informed decisions about how much they let AI impact their lives. Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz is Chair in Digital Economy in the QUT Business School, which means he’s tasked with…
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Foods pregnant women shouldn’t egg-nore
For years, expectant mothers have agonised over what foods they shouldn’t eat during pregnancy to protect the health of their unborn baby. However, researchers at the University of Southern Queensland have focused on identifying the foods they should consume to give their babies the best chance of growing into a…
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🐢🥳Our loggerhead turtles turn 2! @JCUTurtleHealth researchers are fast gaining insights into the mysterious ‘lost years’ of loggerhead turtles
🐢🥳Our loggerhead turtles turn 2! @JCUTurtleHealth researchers are fast gaining insights into the mysterious ‘lost years’ of loggerhead turtles as the reptiles mark their second birthday in Townsville. @turtlesatJCU @GlencoreAus 📸by Matt Curnock and @KevinPErickson
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With global partners at @PoultryHub, #UQ scientists have helped develop the first modelling framework for tracking viruses and bacteria as they travel through livestock ‘from farm to fork’.
With global partners at @PoultryHub, #UQ scientists have helped develop the first modelling framework for tracking viruses and bacteria as they travel through livestock ‘from farm to fork’. Investigators use the innovative EPINEST computer model to map and track avian influenza virus spread across time and space.
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New #UQ research from @Pablo_Negret and @martine_maron has revealed that protecting smaller but more strategic parcels of land will result in better and more cost-effective biodiversity conservation outcomes globally.
New #UQ research from @Pablo_Negret and @martine_maron has revealed that protecting smaller but more strategic parcels of land will result in better and more cost-effective biodiversity conservation outcomes globally. Read more: https://t.co/Psz4fp1c8W 📸: Carlos Guevara https://t.co/ubQJ0JzSgo
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Transforming early learning through curiosity and interest
The key to boosting a child’s cognitive and emotional development lies in promoting an active interest in topics or activities, Griffith University researchers have found. The study delved into the ways curiosity evolved into sustained interest and led to a long-term culture of learning.
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Brisbane collection of sexual health data could help develop chlamydia vaccine
Sexual health data that could guide the development of a chlamydia vaccine is the focus of a new clinical trial run by the University of the Sunshine Coast at Brisbane and Morayfield locations.
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Progress on the Roadmap for Strengthening Health and Medical Research in Queensland
Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) has launched the first progress report on the Roadmap for Strengthening Health and Medical Research for Queensland (the Roadmap), calling on the health and medical research community to continue actively moving the sector forward.
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Lumpy skin disease is a threat to Australia and could decimate our cattle industries – we need to know how it could enter and spread
assiduousness, ShutterstockAustralian authorities are on high alert amid the spread of lumpy skin disease in cattle and buffalo across South-East Asia. While Australia remains free of the disease, the virus is likely to breach our borders at some stage. Detection of the disease in Australia’s livestock industries would lead to…
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JCU Library brings to life tale of adventure and discovery
James Cook University’s Library is telling the tale of a first-of-its-kind expedition to investigate the Great Barrier Reef nearly 100 years ago. The story, Expedition to the Great Barrier Reef: The story of a ground-breaking scientific mission to Low Isles, Queensland in 1928-1929 and an overview of its legacies, is now…
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New #Dugong paper out! Exploring the dugong' s intricate habitat preferences within a #coral #reef #lagoon in New Caledonia
New #Dugong paper out! Exploring the dugong' s intricate habitat preferences within a #coral #reef #lagoon in New Caledonia, we found fascinating winter aggregations of dugongs OUTSIDE the lagoon & confirm dugong behaviour thermoregulation.
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Research milestone as healthy koala leaves treatment program
In a research milestone, the first koala to receive the QUT-developed Chlamydia vaccine has been released from the program and back into the wild. Three years ago, researchers from QUT and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital started trials as part of a life-saving Koala Chlamydia vaccine research.
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AI reveals secret roads endangering the world’s rainforests
Satellite images analysed by AI are emerging as a new tool in finding unmapped roads that bring environmental destruction to wilderness areas. James Cook University’s Distinguished Professor Bill Laurance was co-author of a study analysing the reliability of an automated approach to large-scale road mapping, using ‘convolutional neural networks’ trained…
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Stop trying to raise the perfect child: latest parenting research
Two UniSC education experts are calling for more parents to “ground” their children – but not as punishment for misdeeds. Associate Professor Dr Mike Nagel and Dr Shelley Davidow’s new book Grounded aims to steer parents out of the stress of years of pandemic panic – and step into a…
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ARC supports UQ mid–career researchers
University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $1.9 million through the Australian Research Council Mid–Career Industry Fellowships scheme to collaborate with industry on agriculture and health research and build translation and commercialisation skills.
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UQ and QIC partner to supercharge investment in Queensland businesses
The University of Queensland has secured funding under the Queensland Investment Corporation–managed Queensland Venture Capital Development Fund to invest in promising local start–ups.
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Check-out our new chapter exploring the (very) long-term engagement of Indigenous communities with Australian coasts and islands
Check-out our new chapter exploring the (very) long-term engagement of Indigenous communities with Australian coasts and islands in @smfitzpatrick72 & Jon Erlandson’s The Oxford Handbook of Island and Coastal Archaeology. DM for paper.
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Two new ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellows with sustainability in mind
QUT is celebrating the awarding of $2,201,601 for two ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowships for sustainability-related projects. Professor Sara Couperthwaite has been awarded a AU$1,065,000 for the project, Mineral processing in a fossil fuel free world. Professor Ziqi Sun from the QUT School of Chemistry and Physics has been awarded a…
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A lightweight fish pen to move farms to deeper seas
The University of Queensland has co–led a project to design a cost effective yet robust pen to expand fish farming into deeper ocean areas to help feed the growing global population. Professor Chien Ming Wang of the School of Civil Engineering said competition for space in sheltered nearshore waters meant…
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Making up for lost time: new research reveals how our brains ‘predict the present’
You’re an ace tennis player facing a 180kmph serve. In the approximately 80 milliseconds it takes your brain to register the position of the speeding ball, the ball has already moved a further 4m, and yet you hit it. QUT scientists synthesize 30 years of research to explain how the…
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Game changing platform to help athletes level up
Griffith research is behind a breakthrough athlete marketing tool from the Ministry of Sport. Launched in January, ‘PlayaPower’ is an answer for athletes seeking to advance their careers beyond the field, the online platform designed to empower sports stars to navigate the synergy between success and their digital brand.
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Algorithms are pushing AI-generated falsehoods at an alarming rate. How do we stop this?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are supercharging the problem of misinformation, disinformation and fake news. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and various image, voice and video generators have made it easier than ever to produce content, while making it harder to tell what is factual or real.
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RT @IMBatUQ: What you see here is one of the most important steps in a baby's development.
What you see here is one of the most important steps in a baby's development - the formation of the neural tube which gives rise to the brain and spinal cord. This one shows that process in a baby quail.
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Meet Dr Matt Richardson... Our new Space Program Director! 🚀
Meet Dr Matt Richardson... Our new Space Program Director! 🚀 He's set to contribute to our mission of advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration and shaping the future of space exploration. More deets via @SatNewsMedia. #iLAuNCH 💫
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Congrats to Sam Reynolds, who's doing some amazing research into the effects of tourism on whale sharks 🐳🦈
Congrats to Sam Reynolds, who's doing some amazing research into the effects of tourism on whale sharks 🐳🦈 New paper just published in Journal of Sustainable Tourism from my #phdresearch on the effects of tourism on #whalesharks at #ningalooreef
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New findings could be life-changing for genetic syndrome sufferers
A new paper led by researchers from QIMR Berghofer paves the way for more specific public health information to provide a better balance between the harms and benefits of sun exposure in Australia. Li Fraumeni Syndrome is a rare but devastating condition, which occurs when people have a fault in…
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Now open - 2024 Young Tall Poppy Awards
The 2024 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are now accepting applications. These awards are delivered in partnership with the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) and the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist and recognise researchers who demonstrate scientific excellence and community engagement.
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Corporate race to use AI puts public at risk: UniSC study (2)
A rush by Australian companies to use generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is escalating the privacy and security risks to the public as well as to staff, customers and stakeholders, according to a UniSC study.
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Laughter really is the best medicine.
Laughter really is the best medicine. Research by Professor of Management Ahmad Siddiquei has found project managers with a good sense of humour are more likely to inspire workers to achieve creative goals.
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A healthy outlook: Building a workforce to shape the AI frontier
As our nation’s leaders shape Australia’s future, few challenges loom larger or evolve faster than artificial intelligence. AI-driven opportunity, underscored by careful consideration around governance and implementation, will be at the core of what should be seen as an exciting wave of optimisation across the career landscape.
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Is there an alternative to 10,000 kilometres of new transmission lines? Yes – but you may not like it
Building transmission lines is often controversial. Farmers who agree to host new lines on their property may be paid, while other community members protest against the visual intrusion. Pushback against new lines has slowed development and forced the government to promise more consultation. It’s not a new problem. Communities questioned…
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Outstanding UQ teachers receive national recognition
University of Queensland academics have been recognised with 6 awards for their outstanding contribution to teaching and learning in the annual Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).
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A $3.9 million project will transform the QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant (MRBPP) into a state-of-the-art food-grade compliant facility
A $3.9 million project will transform the QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant (MRBPP) into a state-of-the-art food-grade compliant facility to produce novel food ingredients through precision fermentation. Professor Ian O’Hara, said the co-investment between QUT and Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) would significantly expand the facility’s capability and…
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What happens when we outsource boring but important work to AI? Research shows we forget how to do it ourselves
In 2009, an Air France jet crashed into the ocean, leaving no survivors. The plane’s autopilot system shut down and the pilots, having become reliant on their computerised assistant, were unable to correct the situation manually. In 2015, a bus driver in Europe typed the wrong destination into his GPS…
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University researchers have banded together to form a specialised group that aims to combat health misinformation and promote health literacy
University researchers have banded together to form a specialised group that aims to combat health misinformation and promote health literacy. The HealthWise team, which sits under CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute, is made up of experts in the fields of diet and nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and alcohol - with a focus…
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🚶♀️👣 Physical activity researchers are calling for feedback from families with children aged 8-17 years
Are you looking to STEP up your family's physical activity this year? 🚶♀️👣 Physical activity researchers are calling for feedback from families with children aged 8-17 years to help develop additional features in the 10,000 Steps app and website. CQUniversity’s 10,000 Steps program is gearing up to promote physical activity…
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Congratulations to A/Prof Kerry Bodle from @Griffith_Uni for winning the 2023 Australian Awards for University Teaching Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education! 🏆👏
Fantastic news. Congrats to Associate professor Bodle and all this evening's winners. Australian Awards for University Teaching #AAUT Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education! 🏆👏
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Scams like money muling and sextortion are on the rise.
Scams like money muling and sextortion are on the rise. Our experts are encouraging governments to facilitate solutions including implementing identity resilience strategies, regulating online platforms, and educating students to prevent victimisation.
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Our latest @creativechange article on music and social equity has been published in Social Justice Research!
Our latest @creativechange0 article on music and social equity has been published in Social Justice Research! Can Community Music Contribute to More Equitable Societies? A Critical Interpretive Synthesis
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A lovely profile of @BlueRehn's work as both a postdoc and PhD candidate
A lovely profile of @BlueRehn's work as both a postdoc and PhD candidate in @cabahCoE - Kindling a curiosity for the ancient past - In pursuit of ancient fires...
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QUT to host Bavaria-Queensland Research Alliance Workshop
QUT will host the Bavaria-Queensland Research Alliance Workshop this week which will allow researchers from the two states to explore and develop collaborative projects aligned on critical areas such as greener fuels, energy storage, manufacturing and emission reduction technologies.
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Video game rewards study reveals gamer Good Samaritans
Gamers who chose to be good Samaritans while playing through a zombie apocalypse were more likely to be prosocial post-game, according to new QUT research.
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Zinc discovery holds promise for people with cystic fibrosis
UQ researchers have identified an opportunity to reduce infections in people living with cystic fibrosis. Professor Matt Sweet, Dr Kaustav Das Gupta and Dr James Curson from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience have discovered a fault in the bacteria-killing function of immune cells in people with CF and a potential…
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Deadly opioid detected in wastewater for the first time
University of Queensland researchers and international collaborators have found a deadly synthetic drug in wastewater in the United States – the first such detection globally. Dr Richard Bade from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences led a team which analysed wastewater samples from eight locations in seven US states…
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Cutting edge building to spur innovation at JCU
North Queensland’s best and brightest Engineering and IT minds will now have a $100 million state-of-the-art facility to call home at James Cook University’s newest building in Townsville.
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Emissions from households’ water use are on a par with aviation.
Why is there such a big gap between people, industries and government agreeing we need urgent action on climate change, and actually starting? Scope 3 emissions are a great example. These are greenhouse gas emissions that organisations can influence, but don’t directly control. Our research has identified the benefits of…
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Bushfire smoke affects children differently. Here’s how to protect them
Bushfires are currently burning in Australian states including Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia. In some areas, fire authorities have warned residents about the presence of smoke. Bushfire smoke is harmful to our health.
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First reports of severe coral bleaching this summer as the Great Barrier Reef warms up
As ocean temperatures continue to warm over the Great Barrier Reef this summer, James Cook University scientists have reported areas of moderate to severe coral bleaching around the Keppel Islands, offshore from Rockhampton.
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It's #CPAW24! Prof Erik Thompson is leading @QUT, @MetSthHealth, & @CSIRO researchers in pioneering portable NMR imaging for breast cancer.
It's #CPAW24! Prof Erik Thompson is leading @QUT, @MetSthHealth, & @CSIRO researchers in pioneering portable NMR imaging for breast cancer. This tech monitors breast density, aiding cancer risk assessment, especially for younger women, and expands rural access.
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MND - We found several proteins that were driving disease forward and making it worse... we also found proteins that are increased early in disease and are protective.
"We found several proteins that were driving disease forward and making it worse... we also found proteins that are increased early in disease and are protective." @QldBrainInst researcher @Rebecca_SanGlia explains how her protein map could offer therapeutic pathways for #MND.
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Eavesdropping on endangered pink cockatoos with AI and bioacoustics
QUT researchers are using AI and bioacoustics technology to investigate the behaviour and distribution of the Eastern Pink Cockatoo in Queensland (Eastern Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo), an Australian bird recently uplisted to endangered.
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Transforming nursing assessment in acute hospitals
A large-scale participatory study led by QUT researchers has shown how optimising ward nursing physical assessment for early changes and trends in patient condition can enhance hospital safety.
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Griffith ecology and AI researchers are hoping for some koala-ity footage with the first in-field camera installation workshop taking place
Griffith ecology and AI researchers are hoping for some koala-ity footage with the first in-field camera installation workshop taking place this week for koala community action groups.
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Great to host @StevenJMiles today for the announcement of the $570 million Queensland Battery Industry Strategy
Great to host @StevenJMiles today for the announcement of the $570 million Queensland Battery Industry Strategy to make QLD the battery industry capital of Australia. #QUT Advance Battery Facility at Banyo will play a crucial role in the success of this strategy.
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Revealing what makes bacteria life–threatening
Queensland researchers have discovered that a mutation allows some E. coli bacteria to cause severe disease, a finding that could help to combat antibiotic resistance. Professor Mark Schembri and Dr Nhu Nguyen from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Associate Professor Sumaira Hasnain from Mater Research found the mutation in…
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Congratulations, TRI-based A/Prof @sumaira_hasnain from @MaterResearch for your collaborative work with UQ researchers on tackling antibiotic resistant bacteria
Congratulations, TRI-based A/Prof @sumaira_hasnain from @MaterResearch for your collaborative work with @UQ_News @IMBatUQ researchers on tackling antibiotic resistant bacteria - with potential to address the threat of UTIs, meningitis and sepsis.
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New study assesses impact of purpose on top 100 ASX companies
Discovering what drives some of Australia’s largest companies, the ASX100 Purpose Matters report, provides insight about the motivations behind companies shaping the country. The report analysed the purpose statements of Australia’s top 100 Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) companies, a list that includes household names such as JB Hi-Fi, Telstra, Qantas…
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Sentinels of the sea: ancient boulder corals are key to reef survival in a warmer world
Seas surrounding Australia this month hit an alarming level of warming. It comes on the back of serious marine heatwaves in the Northern Hemisphere summer. Such warming is highly dangerous for corals. Every half a degree of ocean warming increases their risk of bleaching and potential death.
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Sustainable innovation: Intellectual property, technology transfer, and global public goods
The role of intellectual property rights in technology transfer to developing countries and least developed countries to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a major theme of a new international collection of writing on intellectual property rights and the SDGs.
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A botanical Pompeii: we found spectacular Australian plant fossils from 30 million years ago
Details of a silicified fern fossil. Geoff Thompson/Queensland MuseumThe Australian continent is now geologically stable. But volcanic rocks, lava flows and a contemporary landscape dotted with extinct volcanoes show this wasn’t always the case. Between 40 and 20 million years ago – during the Eocene to Miocene epochs – there…
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🌳Dr Keith Armstrong will present his #sciart project 'Forest Art Intelligence' at our Samford Peri-urban SuperSite
🌳Dr Keith Armstrong will present his #sciart project 'Forest Art Intelligence' at our Samford Peri-urban SuperSite, highlighting the key roles art & artists play alongside #science & public policy in shaping solutions to #environmental issues.
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Biosolids containing microplastics used on farm lands
Study reveals 1-17kg of microplastic per biosolid tonne could be used on agricultural lands. As we strive towards a circular economy, the application of treated sewage sludge (biosolids) to land is an opportunity to enhance soil health and reduce the reliance on synthetic fertilisers. However, a growing concern looms over…
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🐟🪸A team of international and North Queensland researchers from JCU have found the link between fishes and corals may not be as strong as scientists had always assumed.
🐟🪸A team of international and North Queensland researchers from JCU have found the link between fishes and corals may not be as strong as scientists had always assumed. @Pooven_Muruga @bellwoodlab Lead author, JCU PhD candidate Pooventhran Muruga, examined more than 4600 reports on the relationship between fishes and corals.
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Revolutionary artificial heart a lifeline for heart failure patients
Transdisciplinary consortium to develop and commercialise revolutionary and life-changing implantable cardiac devices.
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Australian-first research reveals the high cost of vaping
QIMR Berghofer researchers have warned that the increased prevalence of vaping could ultimately cost the Australian health system upwards of $180 million each year, just from a portion of users taking up tobacco smoking. It is estimated 13 per cent of people who vape but have never smoked before, transition…
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Microplastics present in muscles, intestines of SEQ sharks
Queensland white, scallop hammerhead, tiger and bull sharks not immune from plastic contamination. Researchers have discovered not only microplastics but also a higher abundance of cellulose-based fibres in the intestine samples of four apex shark species caught off the coast of South East Queensland (SEQ).
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Prostate cancer treatment given new hope with MRFF win
New anti-cancer agents to treat advanced prostate cancer aim of MRFF grant. A Griffith University team with the aim of developing a new generation of anti-cancer agents for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer is among the 110 health and medical research projects awarded a share of nearly $230 million…
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RT @JeromeOLLIER: Microplastics present in muscles, intestines of South East Queensland sharks
Researchers have discovered not only microplastics but also a higher abundance of cellulose-based fibers in the intestine samples of four apex shark species caught off the coast of South East Queensland (SEQ).The study, "Microplastics and other anthropogenic fibers in large apex shark species: Abundance, characteristics, and recommendations for future research,"
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UQ start–up to help solar farms power on
A tech start–up from UQ is set to make efficiencies in the renewable energy sector by detecting faults in solar farm panels. Associate Professor Rahul Sharma from UQ’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science developed a system using machine learning algorithms to analyse data and detect faulty and underperforming…
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Giant new snake species identified in the Amazon
A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote Amazon has uncovered a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda. Professor Bryan Fry from The University of Queensland led a team which captured and studied several specimens of the newly named northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima), located…
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New research from Silverchain and QUT will explore the key factors that enable people to receive palliative care at home.
New research from Silverchain and @QUT will explore the key factors that enable people to receive palliative care at home and ultimately to die in their preferred place. The research is being undertaken by QUT PhD student Norah Elvidge.
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Asteroids, comets and their associated dust and debris are continually being nudged around by the gravity of the planets - changing the paths they follow through space.
"Asteroids, comets and their associated dust and debris are continually being nudged around by the gravity of the planets - changing the paths they follow through space." an astrophysicist at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia, tells Newsweek’s Jess Thomson ☄️ @JontiHorner via Smithsonian Magazine!
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Improving screening of new drugs inspires QUT Fulbright Scholar
Speeding up the laborious process of discovering and testing new, potentially life-saving drugs is what inspires QUT’s newest Fulbright Scholar, Biomedical Engineering PhD student Laura Milton, who will head to the University of Washington to work with researchers in advanced microfluidic devices.
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Autonomous vehicles research project wins national acclaim
A partnership between the QUT Centre for Robotics and the Ford Motor Company to develop improved localisation and perceptions techniques for autonomous vehicles has won the Excellence in Research and Development Award at the 14th Intelligent Transport Systems Australia Awards.
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Data science shown to expedite return of ancestral Indigenous remains
The return of the ancestral human remains of Australian and other Indigenous peoples held in anthropological collections could be sped up using machine-based deep learning according to a new study led by QUT computer scientists. Supported by the Australian Research Council, Dr Bashar and Professor Nayak worked with academics from…
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Trial for potential rheumatoid arthritis treatment begins
A potential new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis that focuses on the gut microbiome is set to be trialled on the Sunshine Coast, with researchers now seeking study participants. Principal Investigator Dr Peter de Wet said rheumatoid arthritis was an autoimmune disease that occurred when the immune system mistakenly attacks the…
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Big congrats to #QUT’s Michael Milford & team, winners of an @ITS_AUSTRALIA Award last night for their R&D in positioning for #AutonomousVehicles with @Ford Motor Company
A partnership between the QUT Centre for Robotics and the Ford Motor Company to develop improved localisation and perceptions techniques for autonomous vehicles has won the Excellence in Research and Development Award at the 14th Intelligent Transport Systems Australia Awards.
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Australians are washing microplastics down the drain and it’s ending up on our farms
Australian wastewater treatment plants produce thousands of tonnes of treated sewage sludge every year. This nutrient-rich material is then dried to make “biosolids”, which are used to fertilise agricultural soil. Unfortunately every kilogram of biosolids also contains thousands of tiny pieces of plastic. These pieces are so small they can…
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Australian government approves release of QUT-developed GM Cavendish QCAV-4
The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world’s Cavendish banana production. The QCAV-4 banana is the world’s first GM banana to be approved for commercial production and also the first Australian GM…
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Swimmers to be safer thanks to ‘CSI-like’ investigations into box jellyfish movements
Ground-breaking work by a James Cook University researcher could soon keep swimmers safer, thanks to a revolutionary technology that can track one of the world’s most venomous animals, the Australian box Jellyfish. In a new paper published in the Marine Ecology Progress series, JCU PhD candidate Scott Morrissey documents how…
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Trapping sulfate to benefit health, industry and waterways
Scientists have developed a new method to measure and remove sulfate from water, potentially leading to cleaner waterways and more effective nuclear waste treatments. A collaborative team from The University of Queensland and Xiamen University in China has designed a cage-like molecule to trap sulfate, a naturally occurring ion, in…
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Exercising your way out of depression
Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to UQ research. Dr Michael Noetel from UQ’s School of Psychology reviewed more than 200 studies looking at the effect of exercise, psychotherapy and antidepressants in treating depression.
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QUT students take the fast track with BMW internships
The long-standing relationship between QUT and leading global car and motorcycle manufacturer BMW Group and its subsidiaries continues to provide life-changing opportunities for engineering and design students.
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Dr Song and AIBN Senior group leader Prof Michael Yu are embarking on a 10mth proof-of-concept study to simplify oral antiretroviral dose timing to boost patient compliance levels \
Backed by a $50K grant from the Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research, Dr Song and AIBN Senior group leader Prof Michael Yu are embarking on a 10mth proof-of-concept study to simplify oral antiretroviral dose timing to boost patient compliance levels #ACH4
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CQU’s Jawun Research Centre has secured $3M in federal funding to conduct research that aims to advance work on Closing the Gap targets.
CQU’s Jawun Research Centre has secured $3M in federal funding to conduct research that aims to advance work on Closing the Gap targets. Project lead and Jawun researcher Janya McCalman said CQUniversity was one of 110 successful entities to be funded through the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
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💎🔬A “supercharged” electron microscope worth almost $2 million is set to place JCU researchers at the forefront of the green energy revolution.
💎🔬A “supercharged” electron microscope worth almost $2 million is set to place JCU researchers at the forefront of the green energy revolution. CU’s Advanced Analytical Centre (AAC) in Townsville, the microscope will allow JCU to continue its work with mining industry partners to identify valuable mineral deposits and rare earth…
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🧵🐝Pollen sticks to a honeybees legs via a distinct spiky surface. Nature perfected this method, now we're mirroring it in health to save lives.
🧵🐝Pollen sticks to a honeybees legs via a distinct spiky surface. Nature perfected this method, now we're mirroring it in health to save lives. How? By sticking antiretrovirals - which fail to fight against virus if not taken on time - to a #HIV patient's gastrointestinal tract
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👏Congratulations to @samantha_tol, who has been named a @Science_Academy Margaret Middleton Fund recipient for her project investigating whether green sea turtle faeces increases seagrass seed germination and seedling success through fertilisation.
👏Congratulations to @samantha_tol, who has been named a @Science_Academy Margaret Middleton Fund recipient for her project investigating whether green sea turtle faeces increases seagrass seed germination and seedling success through fertilisation.
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UQ health and medical research secures $10.2 million boost
Researchers from The University of Queensland have received more than $10.2 million through 6 Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) schemes to address gaps in health and medical research.
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UQ health and medical research secures $10.2 million boost
Researchers from The University of Queensland have received more than $10.2 million through 6 Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) schemes to address gaps in health and medical research.
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High–tech spray prevents and cures rusty plant threat
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants. PhD candidate Rebecca Degnan, Dr Anne Sawyer and Professor Neena Mitter worked with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to develop an environmentally…
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Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world's coral reefs
UQ–led research has shown there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems. Dr Mitchell Lyons from UQ’s School of the Environment, working as part of the Allen Coral Atlas project, said scientists have now identified 348,000…
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Research finds food and eating linked to social and emotional well-being
Researchers at QUT have investigated the association between social isolation, or loneliness, and food and eating-related behaviours both during and outside of COVID-19 lockdowns. Dr Katherine Hanna, Jenna Cross, Amy Nicholls and Professor Danielle Gallegos, from the QUT School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, conducted the review published in the…
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Robots to make banana processing more a-peeling
Scientists are researching and developing new technology to build a prototype robot arm that will automate the repetitive and intensive parts of banana processing, resulting in significant efficiencies for the banana industry. Banana de-handing is the process of separating the banana fruit from the stalk and it is a repetitive…
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Not such a silly (seaweed) sausage
Our researchers used 'seaweed sausages' in a trial project to help purify Moreton Bay waterways. Here's a bit of background on how they did and what they found. When seaweeds grow, they strip pollutants such as heavy metals, excess nutrients, and oil residue from the water, which is a potentially…
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Research finds overuse of multivitamins in pregnancy
Pregnant women trying to stay healthy for their babies are relying too heavily on multivitamins instead of good food in their second trimesters, according to a new study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast and Mater Research. The pilot study, led by UniSC health researcher Dr Linda Gallo…
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Multi-million-dollar partnership with Griffith and Blackmore Family Foundation to develop world-class business leadership
Griffith University is partnering with renowned Australian business leader Marcus Blackmore AM with his Blackmore Family Foundation providing a $6.3 million philanthropic gift to pave the way for world-class business leadership in Australia. The Blackmore Family Foundation’s investment will establish the Blackmore Chair within Griffith Business School, and create the…
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New sun safety advice tailored for Australia’s diverse population
A new paper led by researchers from QIMR Berghofer paves the way for more specific public health information to provide a better balance between the harms and benefits of sun exposure in Australia. The paper, which has been published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, acknowledges…
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Guardians of the Hollywood squid biology
When Professor Scott Cummins sat down to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, he had no idea his work was about to make it's Hollywood debut. cott, along with fellow researchers, identified the molecule responsible for producing the violent trigger – loligo beta-microseminoprotein.
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Jian Zhou Medal - a lasting global legacy that demonstrates the way innovative science can improve health.
When molecular biologist and virologist Professor Jian Zhou died at just 42, he had already had an impact on human health that would help save hundreds of thousands of lives. Dr Jian Zhou and inaugural TRI CEO Prof @ianhfrazer developed technology underpinning Gardasil and Cervarix vaccines. Now, the Jian Zhou Medal…
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Non-executive directors value own kudos over shareholder value
Social recognition and the cachet of being a corporate director are stronger motivators than money for non-executive directors to remain on boards, causing stagnation and potentially lowering shareholder value, an international study by QUT and UK researchers has found. Dr Natalie Elms, from the QUT School of Accountancy, and Dr…
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Children failing to get adequate nutrition in early education centres
Researchers at The University of Queensland have found meals provided in early education and childcare centres in some low socio–economic communities are not meeting national dietary recommendations. Dr Bonnie Searle from the Queensland Brain Institute led a study of 55 mealtimes at 10 Queensland childcare centres in communities where the…
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UQ researcher investigates Indigenous health inequalities
A UQ researcher has been awarded more than $1.5 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to work with Indigenous communities to help address health inequalities among Indigenous children and adolescents living in Australian cities. Associate Professor Abdullah Mamun from the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health…
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Dangerous pregnancy complications linked to COVID–19
DNA changes consistent with life–threatening pregnancy complications have been found in the placentas of pregnant women infected by COVID–19, according to University of Queensland researchers. Dr Arutha Kulasinghe from UQ’s Frazer Institute led a study which compared placental tissue from unvaccinated women who’d tested positive to SARS-CoV-2 within 15 days…
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UQ research reveals nutrition potential of budding bushfood
A bushfood staple could be the centre of a new Indigenous industry, according to a University of Queensland researcher. Sera Susan Jacob from the ARC Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods has identified the properties and potential of wattleseed, an edible seed or legume from the Australian Acacia, used traditionally as…
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Problematic 'zombie leadership' lives on
Outdated perceptions of leadership persist across society despite being repeatedly debunked, University of Queensland research has found. Professor Alex Haslam from UQ’s School of Psychology led research into ideas about leadership which are still popular despite being harmful for individuals, groups, and organisations.
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Research team conduct deep field UAV operations and science in remote Antarctica
QUT expertise in operating drones in extreme environments is being harnessed to conduct world-first UAV (drone) and ground surveys in a remote part of Antarctica. UAV pilots from QUT, Matthew Swan and Julian Galvez and QUT researcher Dr Toby Travers are currently doing world first biodiversity and conservation values drone…
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PhD support needed for AI-human partnership on the road
Automated vehicles that understand human emotions, intentions and needs, will be the focus of a new QUT industry collaboration that is currently recruiting for PhD support. The Empathic Machines project is the result of a QUT industry collaboration with international driver monitoring systems provider and long-standing Centre for Accident Research…
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QUT joins research consortium to combat corneal blindness
The Australian Government has awarded $35 million to a national research BIENCO consortium involving QUT that is leading the charge against corneal blindness. QUT researchers will contribute expertise in growing eye tissue cells. he QUT node of BIENCO is led by Professor Damien Harkin from the School of Biomedical Sciences…
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Evidence of overdiagnosis of non-cancer conditions
Overdiagnosis of conditions other than cancer is occurring, and researchers now have a way of estimating it. Researchers from Bond University's Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Dr Sharon Sanders, Dr Mark Jones and Professor Paul Glasziou AO, and researchers from the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, Monash University and…
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UQ research gets global boost
A new way to deliver brain cancer treatment and how socioeconomic status impacts on health care access are among projects to be investigated by this year's University of Queensland Fulbright scholars. Four researchers will travel to the United States as part of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to solve global challenges…
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Fatty acids hold clue to creating memories
Researchers at The University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain’s consolidation of memories. Dr Isaac Akefe from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute has uncovered the molecular mechanism and identified the genes underlying the memory creation process, opening the door to a potential treatment…
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Brain cancer is the deadliest paediatric cancer and survival rates haven't improved in decades.
Brain cancer is the deadliest paediatric cancer and survival rates haven't improved in decades. Now, TRI-based @UQ_News researchers Di Yu (@YUmmunology) and Brandon Wainwright are developing an mRNA vaccine for ependymoma cancers. @UQMedicine #FrazerInstUQ
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Resilience plan for Queensland tourism unveiled
A three–year project led by UQ and the tourism industry has delivered a roadmap to help one of the state's most important sectors develop resilience and recover from disaster. The Queensland Tourism Workforce Crisis Resilience and Recovery Strategy is a toolkit for employees, operators and other stakeholders based on research…
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Gen Z look for job security
A new study of Generation Z workers has found they have lower expectations of promotion and a greater need for employment security than millennials. ames Cook University’s Professor of Organisational Behaviour Eddy Ng was co-author of a study that interviewed nearly 40,000 people who were either Generation Y Millennials (born…
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Horses, camels and deer get a bad rap for razing plants – but our new research shows they’re no worse than native animals
Large introduced herbivores such as feral horses and camels are often seen as “invasive” species which damage native plants. My colleagues and I published new research in Science testing this assumption and found it isn’t true. Instead, both native and introduced species of plant-eating megafauna (weighing over 45 kilos) have…
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The gut microbiome is an area of research which affects many different aspects of human health, including brain function.
The gut microbiome is an area of research which affects many different aspects of human health, including brain function. Svetlina Vasileva, a PhD student in the Eyles lab at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), is exploring the role of the gut microbiome in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. 🔬
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Machine learning to battle COVID–19 bacterial co–infection
University of Queensland researchers have used machine learning to help predict the risk of secondary bacterial infections in hospitalised COVID–19 patients. The machine learning technique can help detect whether antibiotic use is critical for patients with these infections. Associate Professor Kirsty Short from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences…