DNA helps reclaim our missing diggers
The chaos of Kokoda took not only their lives but their names as well. Now a new DNA technique developed at Queensland University of Technology is helping identify Australia’s...
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Prawn of a new era in first aid
There’s nothing worse than a bag of stinky old prawn shells left rotting in the bin. Right? Wrong. Researchers at Queensland University...
Scientists unlock genetic secrets for tastier smashed avos
Australia’s favourite mortgage meal, the smashed avo, could soon be a lot tastier, thanks to a major research project...
Viral videos of toy unboxing require regulation, experts warn
It’s the YouTube sensation that’s been described as “toddler crack”. Toy unboxing, simple internet videos of children’s toys and...
Native Australian plant can kill Zika virus
Naturally occurring compounds in an Australian native plant that effectively kill the Zika virus have been discovered by Queensland...
Online daters ignore wish list when choosing a match
Despite having a very clear ‘wish list’ stating their preference for potential ideal matches, most online daters contact people...
Keyhole surgery better for cancer hysterectomies
Survival rates after hysterectomies performed by keyhole surgery have proved to be just as good – and safer –...
Increase in high-speed running puts hamstrings at risk
A gradual build up to high-speed running is best for minimising hamstring injuries in AFL players, QUT research has...