Fossil footprints found in an Ipswich coal mine have long been thought to be that of a large ‘raptor-like’ predatory dinosaur, but scientists have found they were instead left by a timid long-necked herbivore.
22 October 2021
The tropical root vegetable taro, known as the ‘food of the gods’ in the Pacific, is under threat from rising sea levels but wild Australian plants being cultivated by The University of Queensland may help boost food security in the region.
21 October 2021
Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic the value and versatility of one of the world’s top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum.
28 September 2021
Queensland’s COVID damaged tourism industry is facing another hurdle as operators struggle to find workers.
16 September 2021
Bird species across the globe are suffering and dying from a type of malaria and while these strains are not infectious to humans, they’re spreading quickly through global transmission hotspots.
8 September 2021
The damage caused by the catastrophic 2019-2020 Australian bushfires could lead to a dramatic jump in the number of native species at risk, according to University of Queensland-led research.
21 July 2020
Freeways have failed to solve traffic congestion, but transport planners globally are hesitant to remove or rethink them, according to University of Queensland research.
7 April 2020
University of Queensland academics have discussed a number of issues that have emerged during Australia's unprecedented bushfire season.
10 January 2020
UQ experts are available to comment on issues relating to World Environment Day on 5 June. Journalists can contact the experts below or search by topic or name at UQ Experts.
4 June 2019
University of Queensland experts are available to comment on issues around the 2018 Federal Budget. Journalists can contact the following experts below or search by topic or name at UQ Experts.
8 May 2018UQ has a range of experts available to talk to media during the Queensland election campaign.
30 October 2017
Bringing back extinct species could lead to biodiversity loss rather than gain, according to work featuring University of Queensland researchers.
28 February 2017
University of Queensland scientists have solved a riddle that has puzzled beach-goers and collectors around the world – why are conch shell colours and patterns so diverse?
9 January 2017
A new study has shed light on the disappearance of a pre-historic culture, predating present day aboriginal inhabitants.
12 December 2012The thought of powering your house on banana waste may sound a little unrealistic, but UQ researcher, Associate Professor Bill Clarke, proved it was a possibility two years ago.
14 January 2008A joint project between UQ and Foster’s to turn beer wastewater into electricity has won $140,000 from the Queensland Government’s Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund.
2 May 2007Australian scientists who contributed to the latest global greenhouse study say the Great Barrier Reef is one of the nation’s great assets most at risk under climate change.
6 April 2007University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new and unusual organism living in a delicate part of the male koala's anatomy.
9 May 2001The world's first known identical koala twins have been born and successfully reared in their mother's pouch at the Koala Study Program's facilities at The University of Queensland.
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