UQ News

A recently identified tree species in Queensland has been given the name ‘zombie’ by scientists who say ambitious assistance is needed to reverse its ‘living dead’ status.

UQ aerospace engineering grad Liam Heffernan has taken inspiration from his pioneering grandfather as he embarks on a career using machine learning to improve satellite systems.

Passive activities such as watching television have been linked to worse memory and cognitive skills, while ‘active sitting’ like playing cards or reading correlate with better brain health, researchers have found.

A University of Queensland food waste researcher says Australia’s hospitals and aged care facilities could save money and effort through better tracking of uneaten meals.