Plugging into pain: ant toxin causes electrical sting

UQ researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain.

17 October 2024
An image of an Australian green-head ant.

Do the traits we value in a partner predict who we pursue?

UQ research has found the traits people value in a romantic partner can influence their dating choices.

15 October 2024
A man and a woman on a date, the woman holding a drink

Artworks creating waves for global action on ocean futures

Artworks creating waves for global action on ocean futures

The UQ Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition Mare Amoris | Sea of Love poses timely questions about the role of oceans in personal stories and cultural practices.

14 July 2023

Rethinking the role of charity in a cost-of-living crisis

A woman sorting through piles of clothes at a charity shop

Rethinking the role of charity in a cost-of-living crisis

University of Queensland research has found a direct link between levels of government income support and people’s need for charitable assistance.

13 July 2023

UQ Masters grad lands ‘unicorn’ job in publishing

A young woman in graduation cap and gown sits on a bench seat in UQ's Great Court, clutching a bouquet of flowers with a small teddy bear inside it.

UQ Masters grad lands ‘unicorn’ job in publishing

LinLi Wan graduates this week from UQ’s Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing, after successfully landing a ‘unicorn’ role in the notoriously difficult to enter publishing industry.

13 July 2023

AI to revolutionise barramundi farming

Barramundi swimming in aquaculture tank. Image, MainStream Aquaculture Group.

AI to revolutionise barramundi farming

Computer simulations are key to bringing aquaculture into line with genetic advances being made in land-based agriculture, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

12 July 2023

Developer dollars not enough to save species

a koala sleeps in the fork of a tree surrounded by bright green leaves

Developer dollars not enough to save species

Financial payments made by land developers to offset their impacts on threatened species may fall short, according to University of Queensland-led research.

12 July 2023

Caterpillar venom study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria

The asp caterpillar on a green leaf. Image, UQ

Caterpillar venom study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria

Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered the venom of a notorious caterpillar has a surprising ancestry and could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs.

11 July 2023

Medical receptionists bear the brunt of patient aggression

A man looking aggressive and threatening stands before a woman at a medical reception desk.

Medical receptionists bear the brunt of patient aggression

University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife, and causing lasting harm.

7 July 2023

Queensland native forestry can help achieve global environment goals

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Queensland native forestry can help achieve global environment goals

Research conducted by The University of Queensland revealed that Queensland native forestry, including timber harvesting, could actually help conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate risks.

7 July 2023

Clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice

Unidentified patient sitting in chair while undergoing kidney dialysis. Image, Adobe

Clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice

A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for recipients and reduce their need for dialysis by 25 per cent.

7 July 2023

UQ research could explain why some people look similar to their partner

UQ research could explain why some people look similar to their partner

University of Queensland research has found people are more attracted to those who look like them.

6 July 2023

Lasering lava to forecast volcanic eruptions

Lasering lava to forecast volcanic eruptions

University of Queensland researchers have optimised a new technique to help forecast how volcanoes will behave, which could save lives and property around the world.

6 July 2023