17996 /news/t/engineering-technology en Giving animal strength to medical robotics /news/article/2024/12/giving-animal-strength-medical-robotics <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">·èÂíÐãÊÓƵresearchers have developed a 3D printing method to produce shape-shifting liquid metal robotics with musculoskeletal qualities inspired by animal physiology.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-12-19T08:00:00+10:00">19 December 2024</span></div></div></div> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:20:03 +0000 uqehalli 136560 at /news Queensland the home of Quantum /news/article/2024/11/queensland-home-of-quantum <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Growing Australia’s quantum ecosystem will be the focus when hundreds of delegates from government, industry and research converge in Brisbane next year. </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-11-19T11:00:00+10:00">19 November 2024</span></div></div></div> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:35:08 +0000 uqebla11 136425 at /news Facebook ads targeting people at risk of harm under scrutiny /news/article/2024/11/facebook-ads-targeting-people-risk-of-harm-under-scrutiny <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">A UQ-led study has revealed how alcohol and gambling companies target people with Facebook advertising for addictive products.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-11-18T10:00:00+10:00">18 November 2024</span></div></div></div> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 23:58:03 +0000 uqebla11 136420 at /news Traffic safety start-up gains global traction /news/article/2024/11/traffic-safety-start-gains-global-traction <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">A Brisbane-based software start-up formed by Uniquest and using AI to improve road safety has been acquired by Canadian company Transoft Solutions.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-11-15T14:15:00+10:00">15 November 2024</span></div></div></div> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:14:23 +0000 uqebla11 136410 at /news ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵto lead race in anti-doping detection with quantum sensor technology /news/article/2024/10/uq-lead-race-anti-doping-detection-quantum-sensor-technology <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">·èÂíÐãÊÓƵwill pioneer quantum sensory methods that could improve the detection of performance-enhancing drugs in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-10-15T11:00:00+10:00">15 October 2024</span></div></div></div> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 01:12:22 +0000 uqmjon20 136328 at /news ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵto lead quantum evolution with $29m for 10 new projects /news/article/2024/10/uq-lead-quantum-evolution-29m-10-new-projects <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">·èÂíÐãÊÓƵ will be at the forefront of developing quantum technologies on a global stage, after securing more than $29 million through the Queensland Qu</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-10-04T18:00:00+10:00">4 October 2024</span></div></div></div> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:49:28 +0000 uqdcla21 136315 at /news Unique building to grow precision plant research at UQ /news/article/2024/10/unique-building-grow-precision-plant-research-uq <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">A high-tech building with rooms to mimic environments from rainforests to deserts will help Australian plant scientists and industry improve crop productivity and secure </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-10-04T10:00:00+10:00">4 October 2024</span></div></div></div> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:16:36 +0000 uqnroock 136300 at /news Capturing PFAS chemicals for better battery technology /news/article/2024/08/capturing-pfas-chemicals-better-battery-technology <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Technology developed at ·èÂíÐãÊÓƵcan remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water so they can be used in renewable batteries.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-09-04T06:00:00+10:00">4 September 2024</span></div></div></div> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:56:06 +0000 uqnroock 136107 at /news A quantum leap for biology /news/article/2024/08/quantum-leap-biology <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">·èÂíÐãÊÓƵhas launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-09-03T06:00:00+10:00">3 September 2024</span></div></div></div> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:17:36 +0000 uqebla11 136170 at /news Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage /news/article/2024/09/technology-has-helped-para-athletes-compete-decades-it-can-also-create-unfair <div class="field field-name-field-core-summary field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Technology has enabled athletes with disabilities to reach incredible heights but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and equity in c</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-publish-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2024-09-02T09:15:00+10:00">2 September 2024</span></div></div></div> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:23:23 +0000 uqnroock 136187 at /news