A discovery that bees have individual flying direction preferences could lead to strategies for steering drone aircraft fleets.
3 November 2017.jpeg?itok=7qTN3Crs "Drongo the budgie.")
Research at The University of Queensland has revealed the stunningly simple reason why birds never crash mid-flight: they always veer right.
29 September 2016
Research into how birds and bees use vision in flight is guiding the design of future autopilots and unmanned aerial vehicles.
10 June 2015
Art and science have combined to create the latest addition to Australia’s National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.
12 March 2015
An all-girl team of high school students competing in the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge has consulted with University of Queensland neuroscientists ahead of the national final at the Australian Grand Prix next week.
6 March 2015
A University of Queensland researcher’s respected career designing unmanned aerial vehicles based on biologically inspired systems has seen him elected onto the Australian Academy of Science Council.
17 November 2014
Imagine a sky full of autonomous flying machines delivering anything from fast-food to important documents, medical supplies or just a surprise gift for someone special. How do you stop them all colliding with each other and any other obstacles on...
5 November 2014
Studies involving some of the world’s smallest creatures have resulted in one of the world’s biggest honours for University of Queensland researcher Professor Mandyam Srinivasan.
21 July 2014
Bees have inspired development of a new aircraft landing system that is fully independent of outside technology, improving passenger safety by deterring blocking or hacking.
30 June 2014Two University of Queensland professors have been named inaugural Science and Innovation Champions by the Queensland Government.
29 May 2014
University of Queensland researchers believe they have discovered how flocks of birds navigate difficult environments, with individuals inclined to favour the left or right side.
7 March 2014The Australian Research Council today has awarded $62 million to The University of Queensland - pushing UQ ahead of all other Australian universities and research bodies in attracting ARC funding this year.
8 November 2013Scientists at The University of Queensland (UQ) have discovered how the honeybee can land anywhere with utmost precision and grace – and the knowledge may soon help build incredible robot aircraft.
29 October 2013
University of Queensland (UQ) scientists are harnessing honeybee flight secrets to develop insect-sized robot aircraft.
11 September 2013Projects to enhance education for disadvantaged children, improve sustainable housing design and increase food production will share in almost $12 million in grants to The University of Queensland.
28 June 2013
A Queensland medical researcher who is on the trail of genetic markers for rheumatoid arthritis and tuberculosis has won the state’s top science prize.
16 May 2013
The University of Queensland’s place as a global research leader has been highlighted with today’s announcement that five UQ scientists are among 20 new Australian Academy of Science Fellows for 2013.
27 March 2013The University of Queensland’s place as a global research leader has been highlighted with today’s announcement that five UQ scientists are among 20 new Australian Academy of Science Fellows for 2013.
27 March 2013
University of Queensland staff, students and alumni have been honoured in the Australia Day awards, featured as Australia Day Ambassadors or became new Australian citizens at ceremonies across the State.
26 January 2012The beauty and majesty of birds in flight has long captured the attention of artists and photographers.
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