University of Queensland

Coral reef can be protected with improved water quality offsets in growing cities
Researchers explore how the integrity of water quality offsets can improve.

Dark Energy Survey has obtained the largest supernova sample ever
Using the DOE-fabricated Dark Energy Camera, mounted on the VÃctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, the Dark Energy Survey has...

A new class of RNA discovered for learning and memory
Many more are happening with these kinds of RNA molecules.

Mathematical model revealed how the human brain processes visual information
Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers.

Platelets in the brain can duplicate the advantages of exercise
Platelets secrete a protein that rejuvenates neurons in aged mice.

Mental health disorder to affect half the population by the age of 75
Mental disorders: Age of onset and cumulative risk across 29 countries.

Caterpillar venom could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs
Study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria.

Challenges faced by non-native English speakers in science
Disadvantages for non-native English speakers.

Monkeys and pigs overrun Southeast Asia, posing health risks
Overpopulation of wild animals poses a dual threat to humans and the environment.

Scientists have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time
Uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms.

COVID-19 can cause brain cell fusion
SARS-CoV-2 infection can cause neurons to merge, which can disrupt brain function.

Ants use neurotoxins to inflict pain on their victims
Ant stings can produce severe and long-lasting harm.

Vitamin D deficiency affects dopaminergic neuron differentiation in schizophrenia
Vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in schizophrenia by using new technology.

Largest-ever genetic study revealed genetic regions associated with endometriosis
The study found new data about the variants that increase the risk of the disease.

How the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s Disease?
The discovery could change the focus of Parkinson’s Disease treatment.

Scientists discovered an active compound in mushrooms that boosts nerve growth
Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth.

New magnetic method to remove PFAS chemicals from water
A simple, fast, and effective technique to remove PFAS chemicals from water.

Study uncovered the massive quantum mysteries of black holes
Uncovering the massive quantum mysteries of black holes.

Study offer insights into mysterious and potentially devastating kinds of astrophysical event
Tree rings offer insight into devastating radiation storms

Study found 12,000 genetic variants that influence a person’s height
Reaching new heights in largest ever genome study.

Study found how dinosaurs carried their enormous weight
Sauropods had feet similar to a modern-day elephant.

Children’s noses can better inhibit COVID-19
It’s a different ball game when it comes to the Omicron variant.

Marine bacterias use similar behaviors for hunting and selecting their food
A tiny stroke for each microbe, a giant impact on the ocean.

Study explains how ‘Junk DNA’ could treat PTSD and phobia
It could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories.

Superfluids offer new insights into turbulence
Superfluid merge to form large vortices, analogous to how cyclones form in the turbulent atmosphere.

A new technology for next-generation composite glass
Cracked and blurry phone screens could someday be a thing of the past.

Radio waves from distant stars indicate hidden planets
This discovery is an important step for radio astronomy.