University Of Queensland

Overcoming depression now a 30-minute walk in the park

Visits to outdoor green spaces of 30 minutes or more during the course of a week could reduce the prevalence of depression by up to seven percent

According to a study, exercise undervalued by up to 40 percent by fitness bands

Fitness freaks, take note! Popular wrist-worn tracking bands may underestimate exercise levels by up to 40 percent, a new study has found.

Businesses should play bigger role in fish conservation: World Bank report

Businesses should play a bigger role in helping to save depleted fish stocks as part of efforts to prevent irreversible damage to the oceans, a World-Bank backed report said on Wednesday.

Southeast Asia most vulnerable to climate change: Report

Scientists have published a detailed map of regions of the world that are most likely to be affected by climate change - with southern and southeastern Asia among the most vulnerable areas.

Google and edX unite to boost free online courses

Google is taking on yet another open source project. The Internet giant has announced that it will be taking on the duty of developing software for online

Addicted to TV? Watch out, you could get diabetes!

Researchers found that for each hour a person spends watching TV, his or her risk of developing metabolic syndrome increases. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular disease predictors linked to the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Study brings the Great Barrier Reef to YouTube

A study will have you diving in the Great Barrier Reef without the need of certification. It's called the Catlin Seaview ...