We all know the heart-warming tale of Finding Nemo, but clown fish populations on coral reefs have been declining since the film’s release, due to the popularity of a ‘Nemo’ in household aquariums.
12 May 2016
A team of international scientists has unlocked the foraging secrets of manta rays at Lady Elliot Island, which could help conservation efforts for the vulnerable species.
5 May 2016
Saltwater crocodiles may help solve male infertility after a remarkable discovery that crocodile sperm, after leaving the testes, behave differently than previously thought.
5 May 2016
Urban and small island communities facing major social and environmental challenges will be the first to benefit from close to half a million dollars of joint investment by The University of Queensland and Indonesia’s national research organisation...
26 April 2016
Termite guts could contribute to mining site rehabilitation and pay big dividends for the planet, thanks to University of Queensland research.
22 April 2016
How do you reconcile the recreational needs of a city of two million people with the protection of migratory birds recovering after journeys half way around the planet?
22 April 2016
Keen anglers heading out this long weekend should seek a quiet spot or prepare themselves for disappointment, new University of Queensland research shows.
21 April 2016
More than half of the corals in many parts of the Great Barrier Reef are dying as unprecedented mass bleaching spreads across Australia’s coral reefs.
20 April 2016A University of Queensland social scientist has confirmed 97 per cent of climate scientists agree global warming is caused by people.
13 April 2016
The University of Queensland is embracing the future of sustainable transport, installing four solar-powered electric vehicle chargers at its St Lucia and Gatton campuses.
7 April 2016
The University of Queensland has slashed grid electricity use at its Gatton campus by 40 per cent since bringing Australia’s largest solar research facility on-line a year ago.
31 March 2016
Conservation research is not being done in the countries where it is most needed – a situation which is likely to undermine efforts to preserve global biodiversity.
30 March 2016
Today is World Water Day. UQ experts are available for comment on topics such as sustainable management of water, recycling and reuse, water sensitive cities, and waste water.
22 March 2016
The University of Queensland has been tasked with helping fight climate change on the Great Barrier Reef, just days after government agencies revealed an increase in coral bleaching and mortality.
15 March 2016
Toxic plastic is wreaking havoc on marine life – and University of Queensland researchers fear it could be making its way up the food chain and ending up on our dinner plates.
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Global warming could occur more quickly than expected, according to a new model by University of Queensland and Griffith University researchers.
10 March 2016
University of Queensland analysis of the costs associated with delivering Galilee Basin coal to India has called into question the project’s long-term viability.
7 March 2016
Today is World Wildlife Day. UQ experts available for comment for World Wildlife Day: Journalists are welcome to contact experts listed below directly for interviews and comment.
3 March 2016
Two University of Queensland law students have been putting their skills to the test in the Malaysian state of Sabah, in Borneo, through pro bono legal work.
2 March 2016
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) has released a statement on low level coral bleaching, prompting marine researchers to respond.
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