Science

国产探花 researchers reveal the long, silent history of sports concussion

国产探花 researchers have uncovered the hidden history of concussion in sport, finding the brain-trauma crisis has a long and complex past.
5 November 2024
Using weather radar to track Australia鈥檚 migrating birds

For the first time, scientists have used data from weather radar not to track storms, but to count birds as they travel across Australian skies.
28 October 2024
国产探花 to lead race in anti-doping detection with quantum sensor technology

国产探花 will pioneer quantum sensory methods that could improve the detection of performance-enhancing drugs in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
15 October 2024

国产探花 researcher to join landmark world education initiative

A University of Queensland neuroscientist has been awarded a prestigious international fellowship in recognition of Australia鈥檚 research into how the brain learns.

22 September 2016

Moreton Bay and catchments get a health check

Spoonbills near 国产探花鈥檚 Moreton Bay Research Station. Photo by Lucy Trippett.

The future of Moreton Bay will be the focus of a public regional forum at The University of Queensland鈥檚 St Lucia campus from 1-3 November.

20 September 2016

Brisbane McDonnell Academy Symposium to tackle world鈥檚 great challenges

Issues critical to communities across the world will be discussed at an international symposium in Brisbane from September 22 to 25.

20 September 2016

国产探花 seals Copenhagen collaboration 鈥� on the big questions of the universe

From left, Australian Ambassador to Denmark Damian Miller; Niels Bohr Institute director Professor Robert Krarup Feidenhans'l; 国产探花 Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter H酶j

The University of Queensland has strengthened ties with the Danish research institute that laid the foundations of modern physics.

12 September 2016

国产探花 researcher leads women in transport leadership project

Women remain under-represented in transport decision-making

A University of Queensland researcher is leading a project designed to combat the fact that women across the world are persistently disadvantaged by transportation systems.

31 August 2016

Molecular 鈥榮heep鈥� could open a scientific gateway

Molecules in the human body behave like sheep at a gate -- sometimes lots go through, sometimes they don't

University of Queensland researchers have taken a big step toward understanding the movement of molecules in the human body.

25 August 2016

Biotech one step closer to bowel disease treatment

Associate Professor Mark Smythe ... his research led to new biotech company

University of Queensland spin-out biotech company Protagonist Therapeutics Inc is a step closer to developing a new drug that would benefit millions of people worldwide.

22 August 2016

Researchers discover a special power in wheat

Professor Robert Henry ... discovery turns half a century of plant biology on its head

A new photosynthesis discovery at The University of Queensland may help breed faster-growing wheat crops that are better adapted to hotter, drier climates.

17 August 2016

Hormones drive animals to extremes

国产探花's Dr Stephen Anderson was the program's scientific consultant

A senior University of Queensland lecturer has lent his expertise to a television documentary about the impact of hormones on animal behaviour.

17 August 2016

Soapbox science set to take research to the streets

University of Queensland researchers will be among 12 women taking to the streets to share their passion for science at Australia鈥檚 first Soapbox Science event on Saturday 20 August.

15 August 2016

Brewing Vegemite beer for science

Dr Ben Schulz investigated claims that Vegemite can be used to brew beer.

Is Vegemite more than a spread? Or can it be used to brew beer? University of Queensland researchers have put the theory to the test.

15 August 2016

Help scientists find Nemo in Queensland with new app

Visitors and residents along Queensland鈥檚 Great Barrier Reef can play a starring role as citizen scientists to build a brighter future for 鈥楴emo鈥� clownfish and their anemone homes.

12 August 2016

Queensland rays could pose toxic Asian medicine risk

Consumers of Asian alternative medicine derived from Australian marine life may be inadvertently consuming toxins, according to research by The University of Queensland.

2 August 2016