Artists picture an underwater future induced by climate change

A 1200-kilogram bright pink installation outside The University of Queensland Art Museum forms part of an Australian-first cutting-edge exhibition that shines a spotlight
17 February 2022

Endangered koalas: UQ experts contact list

Federal government has officially listed koalas as ‘endangered’ along Australia's east coast to protect shrinking populations.
11 February 2022

A 3D approach to protecting biodiversity on the high seas

A three-dimensional approach to marine conservation could help expand protected ocean areas by up to 30 per cent this decade, according to international researchers.
5 April 2022

UQ microbiopsy deal could change the way skin conditions are diagnosed

A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, that takes tissue samples smaller than 0.5mm in diameter, could change the way skin ca
19 April 2022

Endangered delicacy: tropical sea cucumbers in trouble

Overharvest has put the Great Barrier Reef’s tropical sea cucumber populations in peril, researchers have revealed, with strong demand for this delicacy from East and Sou
11 February 2022

Natural mineral may reverse memory loss

Selenium – a mineral found in many foods – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in ageing brains, according to University of Queensl
8 February 2022

BA.2 is like Omicron’s sister. Here’s what we know so far

Cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron have escalated globally over the past two months, with many countries experiencing peaks higher than previous variants.
3 February 2022

Two-thirds of Australia has lost its unique birdlife

Researchers have revealed that threatened birds have disappeared from almost 70 per cent of Australia since European colonisation.
7 February 2022

Improving post-stroke recovery conversations

Conversations with stroke survivors and their loved ones about possible lasting impairment can be traumatic, but there’s also potential for them to be therapeutic, accord
1 February 2022

Feel connected to nature? It might be in your genes

For the first time, researchers have revealed how a person’s genes can play a part in their enjoyment of nature, potentially changing the way we look at our affinity with
4 February 2022

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