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Researcher in a lab examining a container of sample nanoparticles used in breast cancer research.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are designing nanotechnology they believe could improve how we treat the most aggressive form of breast cancer.

24 March 2025
three swirls surround a blue circle

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers have made a breakthrough in muonic atom research, clearing the way for new nuclear physics experiments.

21 March 2025
The Flood Tuff units in action protecting traffic management systems from flood waters. Image: TMR

As ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed over South-East Queensland last week, eagle-eyed Brisbane residents might have spotted hulking yellow boxes appearing at key traffic intersections.

21 March 2025
Doctor embracing digital health, working on laptop and iPad

Digital health education will be integrated into university degrees across Australia as part of an initiative to upskill the country’s healthcare workforce

21 March 2025
Red running track with white lines and number painted on.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is collaborating with the International Olympic Committee on a project to combat interpersonal violence in sport in the Pacific Islands.

20 March 2025
Two women and two men stand behind computer equipment

Researchers will soon be able to study biological changes at scales and speeds not previously possible to significantly expand knowledge in areas such as disease progression and drug delivery.

20 March 2025
A group of wastewater plants in a line on a sunny day.

Deadly synthetic opioids have been detected in Australian wastewater for the first time, according to an international survey led by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers.

19 March 2025
Two university students looking at laptop while lecturer looks over their shoulder. Image, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has launched an ambitious strategy to train more First Nations doctors, with many expected to stay on to practice in regional and rural communities.

17 March 2025
A South East Queensland koala, part of a population that has developed the unique genomic immunity.

Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species.

13 March 2025
A group of people at a political protest

Does more income equal more democracy? Not necessarily, according to an analysis of 200 years of international data.

13 March 2025
A feral pig wearing a tracking collar.

Research from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has found the sex of feral pigs and seasonal conditions are likely to intensify potential disease outbreaks in pig populations.

13 March 2025
a black and white image of marks on a rock

A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researcher has confirmed a boulder at a regional school contains one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints per square metre ever documented in Australia.

12 March 2025
 A hand wearing a rainbow bracelet holds a mobile phone.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research has found discrimination based on sexual orientation is common in the gig economy, but only for tasks requiring close physical proximity.

11 March 2025
A satellite image of a cyclone.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has a range of experts available to comment on the impact of cyclones and severe weather events such as Cyclone Alfred. 

10 March 2025
Child lying on bed with nebuliser mask on face.

Researchers at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø have found First Nations people are twice as likely to present at hospital with asthma and other allergy related illnesses, compared to other Australians.

5 March 2025