University of Queensland
Coverage of University of Queensland in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese investments in Africa soar to $34 billion so far this year
Chinese investments in African infrastructure and energy projects reached $33.5 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by energy and metals projects and manufacturers leveraging Africa’s trade access to the US and EU. Ethiopia led with a $14.2 billion Ming Yang Smart Energy project, followed by Egypt’s $12.2 billion and Zambia’s planned 660 MW coal plant.
- Behind the Curtain: The AI titans' biggest private fear
AI experts warn that advanced models could enable bad actors to create deadly pathogens before detection systems are ready. A study by MIT FutureTech and University of Queensland found a 12% risk of AI causing catastrophic outcomes by 2030, with bioweapon development as a top concern. Major AI leaders recently signed an open letter urging safeguards against AI-derived bioweapons.
- See the Top Global Universities by Subject Field
The article lists top-ranked global universities by subject field for the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best Global Universities rankings across six regions. It highlights leading institutions in 51 subjects, including agricultural sciences, artificial intelligence, and arts and humanities, with examples like China Agricultural University (agricultural sciences in Asia) and Harvard University (biotechnology in North America).
- Scorpions go terminator mode and reinforce their weapons with metal
Scorpions' pincers and stingers contain metals like zinc, manganese, and iron, which a study led by Sam Campbell at the University of Queensland confirms are intentionally accumulated through evolution, not environmental accident. The research, published in the Journal of The Royal Society Interface, reveals these metals reinforce their weapons.