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Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent

Adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40 per cent, a global study led by ·èÂíÐãÊÓÆµ has found.

11 July 2025
Four cyclists getting outside for sunrise at the Trapiche in Pelotas, Brazil

Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’

Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvorn Gorge.

11 July 2025
Landscape pic of a gorge
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 ·èÂíÐãÊÓÆµPhD candidate Jacob Birch.

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

A UQ-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 ·èÂíÐãÊÓÆµhave 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, ·èÂíÐãÊÓÆµresearchers 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 ·èÂíÐãÊÓÆµresearch.

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, ·èÂíÐãÊÓÆµresearchers have found.

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

A UQ-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 ·èÂíÐãÊÓÆµconservation 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 ·èÂíÐãÊÓÆµcommunity members celebrated in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

9 June 2025