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 A man stands in a grassy field with rows of solar panels behind him.

A tech start-up from 91É«ÊÓƵis set to make efficiencies in the renewable energy sector by detecting faults in solar farm panels.

20 February 2024
Two people, a man and woman, wear exercise gear outdoors in a green park and walk away from the camera.

Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to 91É«ÊÓƵresearch.

15 February 2024
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Scientists have developed a new method to measure and remove sulfate from water, potentially leading to cleaner waterways and more effective nuclear waste treatments.

15 February 2024
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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.

14 February 2024
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Researchers from 91É«ÊÓƵ have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants.

14 February 2024
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University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry and leading criminologist and educator, Professor Lorraine Mazerolle have received the nation’s highest civil award in the 2024 Australia Day Honours.

26 January 2024
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University of Queensland researchers have found there are two key reasons people choose to be anonymous online – self-expression or toxic behaviour.

24 January 2024
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Researchers have found Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated water.

22 January 2024
A photo of a murky body of water with black tadpoles in it.

91É«ÊÓƵresearchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows tadpoles in cold environments to mitigate the detrimental effects of ultraviolet radiation.

19 January 2024
A photo of an array of leaf, powder and pill drugs in plastic bags on a black background.

Researchers from 91É«ÊÓƵ have launched the world’s biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe.

10 January 2024
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An international project mapping millions of galaxies has provided a ‘tantalising’ insight into the mysteries of dark energy and could reshape our understanding of the history of the Universe, according to a leading 91É«ÊÓƵastrophysicist.

9 January 2024
Dr Poh Hillock standing outside a sandstone building with trees behind her.

With ATAR scores out this week, school leavers can find out how to get the best from their results with advice from Australia’s University Teacher of the Year.

14 December 2023
A view across white and grey coral underwater

Record breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.

8 December 2023
A sketch showing a polluted environment on one side merging to a greener city on the right.

A UQ-led industry survey has found Australian architects are worried about the climate crisis and frustrated by barriers to action but are confident the profession can contribute to a sustainable future.

30 November 2023
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All eyes will be on Dubai this week as 70,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries meet at the United Nations backed climate summit, known as COP28. 91É«ÊÓƵ has a range of researchers available to offer expert analysis.

29 November 2023