As the clean-up begins after heavy rain and flooding, South East Queenslanders need to aware of melioidosis and the risk it poses to human and animals, warns UniSC microbiologist Associate Professor Erin Price

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred whips up sea foam along the coastline from South East Queensland to northern New South Wales, a UniSC microbiologist warns these “bacteria smoothies” may have more harmful pathogens than a sewage treatment plant

Associate Professor of Geospatial Analysis Sanjeev Kumar Srivastava explains how scientists track cyclones and make predictions about when and where they will hit

Women’s health has been dangerously overlooked in science for too long—now, just as research is catching up, efforts to erase gender from studies threaten to set progress back

The role of hormones and how weight and menstruation is linked, Associate Professor in Physiology Mia Schaumberg and PhD Candidate in Women's Health Laura Pernoud, write for The Conversation

Building has begun this week on a University of the Sunshine Coast-led research and rehabilitation centre dedicated to saving sick and injured marine turtles.  

As South East Queensland prepares for a possible first cyclone landfall in 50 years, two University of the Sunshine Coast researchers provide expertise on the coastal damage it could cause and how satellites are tracking it

One of Australia’s best kept secrets and most underrated eco-warriors is the native bettong – these pint-sized marsupials are cryptic in nature and have a knack for keeping the country’s ecosystems thriving

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 UniSC’s new Professor of Healthy Ageing

In a bid to save a species globally, a world-first method of extracting semen from male leopard sharks in the wild has been pioneered by researchers led by Dr Christine Dudgeon off South East Queensland

Associate Professor Nicole Masters and Associate Lecturer Victoria Hinkley have been celebrated by the Australian Awards for University Teaching, for their ‘Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

The average body temperature of saltwater crocodiles throughout Far North Queensland has risen steadily over the past 15 years, with the peaks aligning with heatwaves during El Niño events, co-writes UniSC animal ecologist Dr Ross Dwyer for The Conversation

Disregard for AI safety concerns among governments and the public rests on a handful of comforting myths about AI that are no longer true – if they ever were, says UniSC Professor Paul Salmon

Queensland’s rape and sexual assault sentencing practices do not align with community expectations nor address the needs of victim-survivors, according to a report informed by University of the Sunshine Coast research

With eight very long legs, the ability to dart like lightning, and the name “hunts man”, it’s no wonder this iconic Australian arachnid is as feared as it is well-known

When Braedan Jason puts his mind to it, he is unstoppable – a trait that has earnt him places competing on the world stage and is now seeing him carve out a career for himself in radio

Cockroaches are essential to the Australian outdoors, playing crucial roles as decomposers and being a key food source for other animals – but they can also be unwanted guests in our homes

Little did Dr Rachael Sharman know, when she started working on her Honours project as a student, it would spark a career-defining journey into the world of academia

People in the Moreton Bay region aiming to improve their health or sports performance can gain individualised dietary advice based on latest evidence when a new clinic opens at UniSC Moreton Bay

As insurance firms assess the impacts of the North Queensland floods, UniSC business experts warn of flow-on financial effects across the state - and explain how homeowners can mitigate the risks

Brendon Munge has dedicated his life to outdoor environmental studies.

A new UniSC study has found small amounts of liquid ketamine administered in a clinical setting can significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, with fewer side effects.

The National Apology happened less than two decades ago but already the events surrounding this moment of modern history seem to be slipping from our collective memory.

If you’re like the 8 in 10 people who don’t achieve their New Year resolutions, don't worry – what if your motivation isn't the problem and with a little help from neuroscience you could achieve your goals?

Donald Trump’s first day in office should send alarm bells across the world, warns international relations expert Dr Shannon Brincat, while UniSC Associate Professor in Communications Gail Crimmins says President Trump’s assertion that there are only two genders is scientifically inaccurate

Get ready for tense, unpredictable times across the globe as President-elect Donald Trump makes his triumphant return to the White House, says University of the Sunshine Coast international relations expert Dr Shannon Brincat

With America’s TikTok ban coming into effect on January 19, UniSC social media expert Dr Karen Sutherland is available to discuss what this means for the social media landscape as a whole – and whether Australia could follow suit