Unveiling sugarcane’s genome, scientists set the stage for innovative breeding and renewable carbon sourcing, heralding a new era in agricultural research and sustainability. Researchers have…
A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote Amazon has uncovered a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda. Professor Bryan…
Mutation in E. coli facilitates severe disease by hindering cellulose production, revealing new approaches to fight antibiotic resistance. Queensland researchers have discovered that a mutation…
New research indicates that protecting the world’s oceans from escalating harm due to human activities might be more cost-effective and require less space than previously…
A study reveals that humans can accurately discern chickens’ emotions from their clucks, a finding that could enhance chicken welfare and inform consumer choices. A…
University of Queensland scientists discovered an unexpected biodiversity of 1,150 species in their urban backyard during the 2020 lockdown, challenging perceptions of urban wildlife and…
Researchers have identified the threat posed by greenwashing to achieving a ‘nature-positive’ world, where environmental decline halts, and biodiversity outcomes improve. The concept of nature…
Researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School, in a collaborative global study, have discovered that one in two people will develop a…
An international survey led by the University of Queensland has quantified the cost of a “clear and significant” language barrier encountered by scientists who are…
Scientists now possess a mathematical model that closely mirrors the way the human brain interprets visual data. Researchers have confirmed that human brains are naturally…
New research attributes the cognitive benefits of young blood, exercise, and the longevity hormone klotho to platelets. In a remarkable convergence, scientists have discovered that…
Rising numbers of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia pose risks to native forests and could lead to disease spread among livestock and…
An injection of a specific blood factor can replicate exercise’s brain benefits, offering potential treatments for age-related cognitive decline. Pre-clinical trials by University of Queensland…
Large national parks significantly boost mammal diversity in nearby unprotected areas, highlighting their importance for conservation strategies in biodiversity-rich regions like Southeast Asia. New research…
Researchers from The University of Queensland applied an algorithm from a video game to study the dynamics of molecules in living brain cells. Dr. Tristan Wallis…
Researchers at The University of Queensland have found an anti-aging function in a protein deep within human cells. Associate Professor Steven Zuryn and Dr. Michael…
Scientists have found toxins in the venom of asp caterpillars punch holes in cells the same way as toxins produced by disease-causing bacteria such as…
Researchers have discovered exceptional venom resistance in caecilians, a species of legless amphibians, believed to be an evolutionary response to predation by venomous elapid snakes….