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Twilight fish study reveals unique hybrid eye cells
Researchers have identified a new type of visual cell in deep-sea fish larvae that challenges a century of knowledge about vertebrate visual systems.
12 February 2026
Testing confirms chemical-free future for fighting flystrike
Researchers have successfully shown a UQ developed technology can improve the efficacy of a chemical-free flystrike treatment for sheep.
12 February 2026
Wastewater samples reveal soaring illicit tobacco trends
A study of wastewater samples has revealed illicit tobacco use has increased by 150 per cent in Australia.
10 February 2026
Miners digging deeper for longer to supply renewable energy transition
Miners are increasingly expanding brownfield sites to meet surging demand for metals as investment in new mines declines.
11 February 2026
Connection is key for preparing Indigenous students for university
Forging interpersonal connections and embedding cultural identity into learning are critical to Indigenous students’ success in transitioning into university.
10 February 2026
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That e-bike you bought your teen might be an illegal electric motorbike – and the risks are real
12 February 2026
Dogs with cancer could leave lasting legacy
6 February 2026
TIME Magazine ranks UQ as Australia’s top university
6 February 2026
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That e-bike you bought your teen might be an illegal electric motorbike – and the risks are real
12 February 2026
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$2m boost to translate cancer research from lab to patient
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UQ aerospace grad’s ‘giant leap’ towards stellar career
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.
23 January 2026
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