Research

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.

Infectious diseases and microbiology expert, Associate Professor Paul Griffin, breaks down everything you need to know about the 2023 flu vaccine.

Professor Coral Gartner, from UQ's School of Public Health, analyses the potential effectiveness of the latest government vaping regulations and what the crackdown means for recreational vapers.

Did you know there are over 20,700 different bee species in the world? UQ’s resident bee expert Dr Tobias Smith shares his top 7 most interesting facts about bees to help inform the public about the role the hard-working pollinators play in our delicate ecosystem.

The current public debate about housing is focused on “silver bullet” solutions. What is needed is a comprehensive package of bold interventions, coordinated between all levels of government and the private sector.

UQ experts analyse the 2023 federal budget and how it will impact various sectors across the country.

Air pollution affects not just our physical health but also workplace productivity, as it reduces our cognitive functions.

Parts of Australia are starting to see cooler weather. For some of us, that can mean increasing feelings of hunger and cravings for 'comfort food'. But what’s happening in our body?

Actor and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow declared “I love an IV!” While IV supplements have hit the mainstream in recent years, here’s why they are not a quick fix and can be deadly.

New research suggests plants can generate airborne sounds in response to stress, such as from drought or being cut.