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Three-metre twister

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Three-metre twister

  • Researchers at UQ have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms.
  • UQ researchers have shown for the first time that some of the world’s most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom.
  • Australia’s housing crisis is no secret. What many people don’t realise is that there’s another, less visible housing crisis. Australia’s urban cemeteries are running out of space to house the dead.
  • With the boom of technology like the metaverse, AI, and virtual reality, 'Contact' wanted to know what impact these technologies could have on the world’s sustainability goals.
  • 'Contact' chats to Indigenous artist Durriwiyn about the release of his debut single through UQ's Corella Recordings and the musical journey towards self-healing.
  • UQ alum Inga Doak (Bachelor of Applied Science, ’98), The Royal Mint’s first ever Head of Sustainability, talks about the future of cash, the Mint’s world-first gold recycling breakthrough, and what it was like to work at The Royal Mint during the transition to a new monarch.
  • Pride Month (1–30 June) is about celebrating, and with good reason. But it’s also important to continue to reflect on the ongoing challenges facing LGBTQIA+ communities and to remember that there is still more to be done. Here are 5 tips on how to be an awesome ally.
  • Parental burnout is not just a buzzword. It’s a growing syndrome that results from chronic parenting stress. So, what can parents and carers do to help prevent or reduce burnout when they’re already stretched so thin? Here are four things to explore.
  • Despite having prepared for all the other questions an interview panel will throw at you, it's common to draw a blank on the last one: do you have any questions for us? Here are 10 questions to consider asking during your next job interview to give you the edge on the competition.

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