University of the Sunshine Coast
‘Super snail’ modifies slime to fight pesticide: new research
A secret ingredient in snail trails is helping the pests save themselves from poisons spread to protect farms and gardens across Australia.
Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Making a beeline: Bee hotels give native pollinators a post-bushfire fighting chance, world-first trial reveals
A world-first trial led by University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) native bee scientist and conservationist Dr Kit Prendergast has found bee hotels can play a vital role in helping native bee populations recover after bushfires.
University of the Sunshine Coast
From saving lives to shaping them: Matt’s Paramedicine journey comes full circle
Matt knew he lacked the grades to get into the degree so searched for other options – he found it in the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP), a free UniSC program guaranteeing you entry into a degree.
University of Southern Queensland
Researchers identify solution to global mask pollution problem
Once essential for curbing the spread of COVID-19, disposable face masks have become a major contributor to environmental pollution and human health concerns.
University of the Sunshine Coast
'Marigurim Yan’: A path to new possibilities for First Nations youth
Marigurim Yan – the Butchulla word for ‘strong walk’ – is the inspiration behind a research-based educational program guiding First Nations youth to dream big and think deeply about their futures.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Blood pressure: New study predicts how climate change will jeopardise blood supply
Climate change will impact the health of blood donors worldwide and increases in disease and natural disasters may trigger a rise in the need for blood, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet Planetary Health.
University of the Sunshine Coast
The Power of Sleep: Supporting mental health in First Nations children
A five-year national research project led by the University of the Sunshine Coast is aiming to improve the mental health of First Nations children through better sleep.
James Cook University
Breakthrough to combat microplastics
James Cook University researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that allows them to convert microplastics to a highly valuable material.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Pigs healthier and farmers wealthier: How a UniSC invention can help
UniSC Associate Professor in Molecular Engineering Dr Joanne Macdonald is developing a rapid-testing system to allow farmers to quickly diagnose and limit the spread of common pig diseases.
James Cook University
New skink a second unique species for Scawfell Island
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50km east of Mackay in north Queensland.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Research finds surprising prevalence of sudden delirium in older patients
Older people are at far greater risk of experiencing the debilitating symptoms of delirium during a hospital stay than previously known, according to research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast’s new Professor of Healthy Ageing.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Study calls for a radical re-think of 4WD beach use to protect coastal ecosystems
Four-wheel drives (4WDs) are causing “unequivocal” serious and wide-spread damage to coastal dune ecosystems, according to a global study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.