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Blood clot finding raises questions about snakebite treatment

A UQ study suggests the antivenom given to people bitten by Eastern Brown Snakes may not be as effective as it could be, prompting a review of hospital cases.
20 August 2025
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Opinion

UQ experts weigh-in on economic reform

The Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable is underway in Canberra.
20 August 2025
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Revealing how matter affects the evolution of the universe

A UQ researcher has developed a new mathematical model to explain the evolution of the universe which for the first time includes collapsing regions of matter and expanding voids.
18 August 2025
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Antenatal visits key to reducing tobacco and alcohol use in pregnancy

Rates of smoking and drinking alcohol during pregnancy have decreased but high-risk groups still need targeted interventions, researchers have found.
14 August 2025
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UQ study reveals rich but vulnerable picture of island frogs and fish

A first database has been compiled of the frog and freshwater fish species on hundreds of Australian islands.
14 August 2025

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Environment and sustainability

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Analysis

70 years of data show extreme heat is already wiping out tropical bird populations

New research shows extreme heat is having a particularly severe effect on tropical birds.
12 August 2025
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How Aussie skinks outsmart lethal snake venom

A UQ-led study has found Australian skinks have evolved molecular armour to stop snake venom from shutting down their muscles.
5 August 2025

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