Professor Esteban Marcellin writes about the COP30 in Brazil, its implications for Australia and the capabilities of The University of Queensland's new Biosustainability Hub. The climate conference ...

Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to intensive care.

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.

Using screens with others and using them in a more interactive way can have a positive impact on children's well-being, according to Australian research, which has looked at how kids feel while they ...

Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by Curtin University has revealed working towards unachievable targets could in fact have a negative impact on overall ...

An analysis of national climate plans released today at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil warns that countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing ...

Genome sequencing has been used to determine how much genes influence human characteristics including height and weight, and susceptibility to diseases like Type 2 diabetes, in a study co-led by ...

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Staying hydrated is a dangerous task for female cane toads living in places where water is scarce, according to Australian researchers who say a trip to the pond or dam means risking being drowned by ...

Political ideology and partisanship is the biggest of six interlinked factors that caused divided health-related opinions and behaviours during the COVID pandemic, finds a systematic review of ...

New research has shed light on the vast and largely unmonitored trade of wildlife around the world, revealing alarming threats to biosecurity and the survival of many species. New research has shed ...

Humans struggle to tell the difference between real and AI-generated faces - even 'super recognisers' who have extraordinary face recognition abilities. However, international researchers have found ...