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Hospital delirium a 'red flag' for severe health decline
A single episode of delirium – a state of confusion and agitation – in hospitalised older adults is a significant risk factor for other serious health complications a UQ study has found.
14 April 2026
Scientists develop ‘light switch’ for love hormone
Researchers have developed a molecular ‘light switch’ for the so-called love hormone oxytocin, offering new insights into how social behaviour, partnership bonding, emotions, and mental health are wired in the brain.
15 April 2026
Leafy vegetables identified as potential metal mining tools
Leafy vegetables could be used to extract toxic metals from contaminated soil for use in medical technologies and energy projects.
13 April 2026
UQ accelerates food innovation with new FaBA MakerSpace
UQ has opened a purpose-built facility to speed up food product development and strengthen industry collaboration.
8 April 2026
Map shows scale of ecosystem disturbance across Australia
Two new national datasets showing the level of human impact on the Australian continent have been published by researchers at The University of Queensland.
2 April 2026
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Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing: why an AI superhacker has the tech world on alert
14 April 2026
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Ancient bones show dogs have been woven into human life for nearly 16,000 years
1 April 2026
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Study highlights real experiences of ADHD diagnosis for adult women
Women diagnosed with ADHD as adults are continuing to experience systemic barriers to accessing health services and support, a University of Queensland study has found.
30 March 2026
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