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Aerial view of the rooves of houses in floodwater

Researchers at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ have used satellites with radar imaging sensors to see through clouds and map flooding and say the technique could provide faster, more detailed information to keep communities safe.

23 November 2022
Hass avocado

What makes the perfect avocado? In a world-first, University of Queensland scientists have completed mapping the genome of the popular fruit, a resource that can drive future research and innovation opportunities for Australian avocado growers.

23 November 2022
A hospital corridor with a trolley bed on one side, and an out of focus outline of a hospital worker in green scrubs on the other.

The spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals could be greatly reduced thanks to research by ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and Queensland Health.

17 November 2022
hand holding a phone with screen on a news site in front of  a laptop on a news web page

University of Queensland research suggests that graphic media coverage of domestic violence cases could contribute to ‘copycat’ behaviour.

17 November 2022
Donkey

A University of Queensland-led research group has created the world’s first successful donkey embryo using in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), which could save dozens of endangered donkey species.

16 November 2022
A single red flower on a shrub with small green leaves

A University of Queensland project to mass-produce a more genetically diverse and resilient species of the native Australian emu bush will boost vital land restoration and revegetation efforts across the country.

15 November 2022
The legs of a person by a hospital bed in green clothing with a braced knee and crutches

University of Queensland research has revealed Australians undergoing a knee replacement operation are at a higher risk of needing further surgery if they’re obese.

15 November 2022
a cyclist riding close to a line of cars

Cyclists in Brisbane don’t take the shortest or flattest routes, but rather plan their journeys to minimise traffic stress according to research from ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

14 November 2022
Emeritus Professor Ian Frazer uses a pipette in a lab at TRI

¹û¶³´«Ã½ has recognised the outstanding contribution to society of medical researcher and philanthropist Ian Frazer AC by renaming the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Diamantina Institute in his honour.

11 November 2022
A large brown dog lies on its side on a table in a vet examining room, staring at the camera.

University of Queensland researchers are looking to dog owners for data on protecting pet – and human health – from environmental hazards.

11 November 2022
Avocados hanging from a tree

The biggest industry bottleneck for avocado production could soon be a thing of the past with the signing of a licence agreement between ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s commercialisation company UniQuest and Anderson Horticulture Pty Ltd.

9 November 2022
A woman stands in a laboratory wearing a white coat and glasses and holds up a glass vial

¹û¶³´«Ã½ researchers have discovered a link between obstructive sleep apnoea and an increased risk of developing dementia.

9 November 2022
Young man sitting in front of computer screen at night. Image: Adobe

Cryptocurrency trading could be linked to problem gambling, anxiety and depression in young men, University of Queensland research has found.

8 November 2022
Mother and newborn baby

University of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer.

8 November 2022
Two women standing on a stage at an awards event

Several Commonwealth Games representatives are among 19 students recognised for their sporting achievements as ¹û¶³´«Ã½ celebrates 110 years of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Blues Awards.

7 November 2022