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ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has developed 5 new varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely in Australia.

17 June 2025
A bearded man with long blond hair wearing a black hat and shirt bends down to look at the long grass

Returning locally extinct native grains to Queensland’s grasslands is the goal of Gamilaraay man and ºÚÁÏÉçÇø PhD candidate Jacob Birch.

16 June 2025
A koala sleeping in the branches of a gum tree.

A ºÚÁÏÉçÇø-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts.

13 June 2025
A man and woman in a workplace stand next to a laptop

Researchers from ºÚÁÏÉçÇø have developed an online tool to help small businesses work with universities to innovate their products and expand their trade.

13 June 2025
An unimpressed woman holding up a piece of broccoli on a fork.

People who carry a bitter ‘supertaster gene’ have been linked to various health conditions including bipolar disorder and poor kidney function, ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers have found.

12 June 2025
A person riding a horse leads a herd of cattle down a dusty road

Plucking a single tail hair could allow beef producers to quickly and easily identify the most efficient cattle, according to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø research.

11 June 2025
A woman's lower legs stepping onto weighing scales.

Diabetic weight loss medications are effective for people with schizophrenia without affecting psychotic symptoms, ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers have found.

11 June 2025
A photo of the back of a red car, with the word 'electric' on the bodywork.

A ºÚÁÏÉçÇø-led study has found misinformation about electric vehicles has taken root in society and is primarily fuelled by mistrust and conspiracy theories.

10 June 2025
green, yellow and orange leafy plants underwater

Three ºÚÁÏÉçÇø conservation researchers say upgraded marine parks must cover poorly protected habitats important for biodiversity.

10 June 2025
Upset child sits away from cell phone device

Children who spend more time on screens are at a higher risk of developing future social and emotional problems, researchers have found.

10 June 2025
A man in a suit jacket and shirt smiles broadly.

A renowned marine scientist and an internationally recognised advocate for women’s health are among the outstanding ºÚÁÏÉçÇø community members celebrated in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

9 June 2025
Melanoma on severely sun-damaged skin

Detection of melanoma and a range of other skin diseases will be faster and more accurate with a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered tool that analyses multiple imaging types simultaneously.

7 June 2025
Organisers of the Western CapeHER Women's Health Forum

Health challenges experienced by women living in isolated parts of Far North Queensland have been brought into focus in an inaugural Indigenous-led event.

6 June 2025
A tired worker sits in front of machinery with his hand on his head

Australia needs to address its productivity problem as the country approaches a multitude of demands on its workforce, according to University of Queensland business experts.

6 June 2025
A close up of a blue stamp with the word 'patented' stamped on a brown folder.

The use of 3D printers to create living tissues and organs is revolutionising medicine - but ºÚÁÏÉçÇø research reveals the legal system is struggling to keep up as the technology races ahead.

6 June 2025
A person clasps hands with an elderly person

A person aged 75 to 80 is less likely to have dementia today compared to someone of the same age several decades ago, a University of Queensland study has found.

5 June 2025
In the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø neuromuscular biomechanics laboratory with the VR balance rig are (from left) Associate Professor Taylor Dick from the School of Biomedical Sciences, Senior Lecturer Dr Nilufar (Nell) Baghaei from the School of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science PhD scholar Achintha Abayasiri and ºÚÁÏÉçÇø research scholar Anastasia Polach. Credit: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø

Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new ºÚÁÏÉçÇø research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more enjoyable and effective.

5 June 2025
A pregnant woman makes a healthy salad.

Iron deficiency in pregnancy may influence the sex development of a baby in utero, researchers have found.

5 June 2025

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has again been recognised as a Gold Employer at the Pride in Diversity Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards, maintaining this status since 2022 for its efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive culture.

3 June 2025