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Man's hand on smart phone

Melanoma patients using their smart phone to submit images of lesions to their specialists appears to be a safe and convenient form of follow-up after treatment.

25 November 2021
Dr Chun Xu in the laboratory with his hands on a piece of equipment

In an Australian first, researchers from Õ¬Äе¼º½ have used nanotechnology to develop effective ways to manage tooth sensitivity.

23 November 2021
An octopus swimming through a coral reef.

The unique brainpower of octopuses – known for their intelligence and Houdini-like escapes – has been revealed by University of Queensland researchers.

22 November 2021
Associate Professor Mark Blaskovich holds a sample in the lab.

Disarming superbugs that can cause deadly infections is the focus of a powerful database now housed at Õ¬Äе¼º½.

22 November 2021
Newborn baby wearing a nappy with hands outstretched

The placenta from mothers of healthy newborns could one day be used to reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies, according to University of Queensland research.

19 November 2021
Dr Harendra Parekh (second from L) and research team looking at module

Õ¬Äе¼º½ has struck a deal with Canadian health and wellness company PreveCeutical Medical which could revolutionise the way patients take medical cannabis.

19 November 2021
Scenic shot of river by a mountain

The Australian Alps may suffer from a loss of snow and surrounding regions could endure flooding as climate change supercharges phenomena known as ‘atmospheric rivers’.

19 November 2021
A futuristic Tesla car sits in a showroom with blue lights in the background

Õ¬Äе¼º½Â has launched a world-first international trial to see if the spare battery capacity in electric vehicles (EV) could be used to support the uptake of renewable energy, support the grid, and potentially power homes in the...

18 November 2021
An example of native food confectionery creations from past Õ¬Äе¼º½ students, including medicinal lozenges flavoured with lemon myrtle, a bunya and boppal brittle, a quandong and burdekin plum sherbet, desert lime jubes and sour lollies from Davidson plums.

Expect more delicious and premium Australian food in fridges across the globe, with the creation of Õ¬Äе¼º½â€™s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.

18 November 2021
Picture of planet with red aura

Scientists have revealed that climate change has already impacted all of Earth’s ‘life zones’ and the effects are set to triple under business-as-usual emissions growth.

16 November 2021
Adobe images: Nick. Sydney skyline engulfed in smoke from bushfires on October 30, 2019.

Even short-term exposure to air pollution impacts our brain health and capacity to work, according to researchers from Õ¬Äе¼º½ and Carnegie Mellon University.

16 November 2021
Cigarette smoke on black background.

University of Queensland researchers have called on governments to quicken the pace towards a smoke-free Australia by increasing their attention on reducing the availability of cigarettes.

15 November 2021

A new Australian collaborative Autism CRC study, led by Mater Research and Õ¬Äе¼º½, has challenged the growing popular belief that the gut microbiome drives autism.

12 November 2021
Hand holding chickpea seeds. Supplied by Dr Rajeev Varshney

A massive international research effort has led to development of a genetic model for the ‘ultimate’ chickpea, with the potential to lift crop yields by up to 12 per cent.

11 November 2021
A plane taking-off over water.

New data from Õ¬Äе¼º½ reveals just 51 per cent of Australians plan to travel overseas now that international borders are open.

9 November 2021