Humans have a lot in common with the humble sea sponge, according to research that changes the way we think about animal evolution.
11 April 2017
Having a social life comes at a cost for grey kangaroos, with ‘mingling’ mothers reducing the chances of survival for their offspring.
5 April 2017
University of Queensland (UQ) scientists are harnessing honeybee flight secrets to develop insect-sized robot aircraft.
11 September 2013
Australia’s tropical mammals are in trouble, with a quarter of species suffering serious decline since 1970, and the devastation evident in iconic areas such as Kakadu National Park.
20 June 2013
A 20 million-year-old fossil skull identified as a ‘pocket-sized’ ancestor of the bandicoot will give insights into the future of Australia’s modern endangered animals.
15 May 2013A UQ study has found that while obesity rates have been partly attributed to the easy access of cheap, high calorie food, many individuals exposed to the same food continue to lie well within the healthy weight range.
6 August 2012The University of Queensland’s (UQ) research project on manta rays will be featured in a television documentary airing on Tuesday, 6 March.
1 March 2012
Scientists have discovered a new species of sea snake in the Gulf of Carpentaria, northern Australia, which is unique in having raised scales.
21 February 2012Browsing the news, checking emails and eating breakfast are early morning priorities for many people. But not Professor Craig Franklin. The first thing he does at home in Brisbane each day is check on the whereabouts of 13 estuarine crocodiles,...
17 December 2010
UQ scientists have helped uncover an evolutionary dilemma where plants that develop disease resistance pay a high price for this trait.
8 June 2010The University of Queensland today received more than $360,000 in Government funding to further strengthen research linkages with China.
18 December 2009Two UQ physicists have taken to the big screen to explain how the weird and wonderful world of quantum principles is being tamed to advance our future technologies.
15 October 2009A project conducted at The University of Queensland is aiming to uncover why some pregnancy complications can make an individual more susceptible to heart disease and kidney failure.
23 September 2009
The University of Queensland has paid tribute to its emerging research leaders, awarding $685,000 at the annual UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards tonight (Tuesday, September 22).
22 September 2009
Potential students to UQ St Lucia’s Open Day (August 2) will not only have the opportunity to plan their future careers but dip their toes into a gravity-defying phenomenon.
20 July 2009
Early action could be crucial to addressing the problem of major increases in jellyfish numbers, which appears to be the result of human activities.
8 June 2009
Biologists from the University of Queensland have teamed up with Sea World and Sydney Aquarium to assess the health and reproductive status of wild dugongs in Moreton Bay this week.
15 May 2009
One of Australia's leading archaeologists is challenging a long held belief regarding the lack of change and long-term continuity in Australian Aboriginal culture, at an annual public lecture in honour of the founder of UQ's Archaeology program...
11 May 2009
Staff, alumni and students associated with The University of Queensland have been honoured in the Australia Day awards.
27 January 2009
A cure for debilitating genetic diseases such as Huntington's disease, Friedreich's ataxia and Fragile X syndrome is a step closer to reality, thanks to a recent scientific breakthrough.
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