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Wishing our community a safe and happy Christmas and best wishes for a wonderful New Year 💜🎄✨

Wishing our community a safe and happy Christmas and best wishes for a wonderful New Year 💜🎄✨
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Happy Holidays!

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Happy Holidays! Most of UQ's sites and facilities will be closed or have reduced operating hours from Sat 23 Dec to Tues 2 Jan. The UQ Media team will also be signing off from X during this period. See you in 2024!
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Looking for a good book to dive into this summer? has collated a line-up of must-reads, all of which have a UQ connection. đź“–

Read more: brnw.ch/21wFx6P

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Newly installed Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced an ambitious 75% by 2035 emissions cut target.

In The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand, 's JohnQuiggin says this is an example state governments' increasing role in responding to global crises: uq.au/21346a

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The bible tells an overall story about the history of the world, but who wrote it?

According to ’s Emeritus Prof Philip Almond, there are four theories.

Read via @conversationedu: brnw.ch/21wFx2D

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There are lots of different types of sunscreen, and not all work in the same way – but which one is right for you?

Read advice from 's Dr Yousuf Mohammed and Dr Khanh Phan in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand to keep your skin safe this summer: uq.au/1ye

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The ABS National Health survey reveals the number of Australians smoking daily is on a steady decline.

Health at UQ's Emeritus Prof Wayne Hall says it’s evidence of the success of public health campaigns about the health risks of smoking.

ABC News: brnw.ch/21wFuTB

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For parents of selective eaters or children with allergies, food-focused celebrations like Christmas can be stressful.

's Stella Boyd-Ford and Dr Clare Dix APD PhD offer tips for navigating festive celebrations:

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In Australia 40 percent of women with endometriosis require fertility treatment to have children.

’s Dr Katrina Moss & Prof Gita Mishra discuss the importance of an early diagnosis.

ABC News: brnw.ch/21wFuH7

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Myrtle rust, an invasive fungal disease, only reached Australia 10 years ago – but it's already devastated ecosystems.

A study developed a spray that can restore infected trees to health.

Bec Degnan and @mcthoughful write for The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand:

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Is it ok to take antidepressants while pregnant?

@UQmedicine’s Associate Professor Alka Kothari says there are alternative treatment options available to women with mental health issues during and after pregnancy.

Read via @Conversationedu: brnw.ch/21wFsNL

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As cost-of-living pressures push healthier options out of reach, Australians have become more reliant on ultra-processed foods.

Emeritus Prof Amanda Lee says the average family spends 61% of their food budget on unhealthy groceries.
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With Christmas just around the corner, some people might be pondering the origins of Santa Claus?

’s Dr Amelia Brown explains Santa’s journey from Ancient Greece 1,700 years ago to the North Pole 🎅

Listen via ABC News: brnw.ch/21wFqLM

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Indigenous rangers have captured a rare recording of the elusive night parrot in a remote part of WA.

According to ’s Dr Nick Leseberg discovering the “secretive” parrot’s call is significant for its preservation.

More via ABC News: brnw.ch/21wFqyk
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Congratulations to 37 research projects awarded $43 million through the NHMRC’s Ideas, Investigator, Development, & International Collaborative Grants schemes!

The research will address challenges from Alzheimer’s disease to youth vaping.
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Congratulations to 37 #UQ research projects awarded $43 million through the @nhmrc’s Ideas, Investigator, Development, & International Collaborative Grants schemes! The research will address challenges from Alzheimer’s disease to youth vaping. 👉 tinyurl.com/2xbtory4
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A group of researchers thought they’d find 200 species living in their inner-city house and yard. They were very wrong.

Read more via @Ausgeo: brnw.ch/21wFoXe

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Irrational meltdowns, outbursts of anger – why do adults revert to toddler status in times of stress?

’s Dr Alan Ralph discusses the parallels between adult and child behaviour.

Listen via ABC News: brnw.ch/21wFoQD

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At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai this week, nations agreed to “transition away” from coal, oil and gas.

’s Professor John Quiggin writes about the significance of this decision.

@conversationedu: brnw.ch/21wFoLt

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