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 Macro photo of colourful bacteria in a petri dish.

¹ú²ú̽»¨ scientists have helped to construct a detailed timeline for bacterial evolution, suggesting some bacteria used oxygen long before evolving the ability to produce it through photosynthesis.

4 April 2025
A boy and a girl swinging on swings

The types of play equipment found in Australian households is associated with the sex of the children living there, a ¹ú²ú̽»¨ study has found.

4 April 2025
Close-up graphic of gut bacteria

Researchers at ¹ú²ú̽»¨ have found improving the function of the gut microbiome may delay the onset of type 1 diabetes.

3 April 2025
Researchers studying skin lesions on computer image. Credit, ¹ú²ú̽»¨

The potential for 3D photography to improve melanoma early detection is a topic of increasing interest in the medical community.

27 March 2025
The Brisbane River and city skyline in the evening light

A University of Queensland survey of 1000 people found the majority supported Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games but few planned to attend the opening or closing ceremonies.

26 March 2025
Researcher in a lab examining a container of sample nanoparticles used in breast cancer research.

¹ú²ú̽»¨ researchers are designing nanotechnology they believe could improve how we treat the most aggressive form of breast cancer.

24 March 2025
A South East Queensland koala, part of a population that has developed the unique genomic immunity.

Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species.

13 March 2025
A group of people at a political protest

Does more income equal more democracy? Not necessarily, according to an analysis of 200 years of international data.

13 March 2025
A feral pig wearing a tracking collar.

Research from ¹ú²ú̽»¨ has found the sex of feral pigs and seasonal conditions are likely to intensify potential disease outbreaks in pig populations.

13 March 2025
 A hand wearing a rainbow bracelet holds a mobile phone.

¹ú²ú̽»¨ research has found discrimination based on sexual orientation is common in the gig economy, but only for tasks requiring close physical proximity.

11 March 2025
Child lying on bed with nebuliser mask on face.

Researchers at ¹ú²ú̽»¨ have found First Nations people are twice as likely to present at hospital with asthma and other allergy related illnesses, compared to other Australians.

5 March 2025
A young child sitting on a bed with their head in their hands, looking upset

¹ú²ú̽»¨ researchers are seeking participants diagnosed with PTSD and complex PTSD for a clinical study aimed at improving understanding of its impacts on the brain and overall well-being.

4 March 2025
Child sitting in darkened hallway with head down. Adobe

Child maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by ¹ú²ú̽»¨ researchers, who examined the main parental risk factors that lead to child abuse, as well as the behavioural impacts later in life.

3 March 2025
Woman taking blood sugar level of patient

Culturally appropriate programs that build on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous communities are crucial for reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes among young people, a ¹ú²ú̽»¨ study has found.

26 February 2025
a fine yellow filament is bent between three black points

Australian scientists have gained new insights into the fundamental behaviour of flexible materials, allowing for the design of new building materials and technology.

24 February 2025