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A white and brown butterfly

A University of Queensland researcher has spent decades compiling a first-of-its-kind database of the butterfly species of the Torres Strait Islands, boosting biosecurity and conservation measures in the region.

16 October 2021
Solar panels with cityscape in the background.

A new generation of cheap, sustainable and efficient solar cells is a step closer, thanks to scientists at ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ.

6 October 2021
Image of grain crop growing in a field.

Researchers at ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ 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
Seedlings in the ground

A national plan to restore habitat on marginal farming land would fight climate change, prevent species loss and put money in farmers’ pockets, according to a team of University of Queensland-led scientists

28 September 2021
Cloudy skies along Cairns esplanade

Queensland’s COVID damaged tourism industry is facing another hurdle as operators struggle to find workers.

16 September 2021
Revegetation underway at a red mud site near Gladstone

Technology that could rehabilitate mine waste back to useful soil is entering full-scale trials at two Queensland sites.

16 September 2021
Molten lava spilling over volcanic rocks

Lava samples have revealed a new truth about the geological make-up of the Earth’s crust and could have implications for volcanic eruption early warning systems, a University of Queensland-led study has found.

16 September 2021
Overhead image of trees reaching shoreline of sandy beach.

Increasing reforestation efforts in coastal regions could substantially reduce the amount of sediment run-off reaching coral reefs and improve their resilience, a University of Queensland-led study has found.

16 September 2021

Invisible lines marked on maps are hindering current efforts to conserve the world’s marine species such as sea turtles, according to University of Queensland research.

10 September 2021
Ailinginae Atoll - Ailinginae Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Photo credit: Greg Asner

All of the world’s shallow coral reefs have been digitally mapped, thanks to a three-year project combining two million satellite images, enormous amounts of field data and University of Queensland-developed mapping techniques.

9 September 2021
A light brown coloured bird sitting on a branch

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
Flames burn through the Australian bush as smoke billows from the fire

A window of opportunity to take action on climate change after a natural disaster is frequently being missed by leaders, according to University of Queensland researchers.

6 September 2021
Two koalas sitting on fallen tree trunks

The first comprehensive list of the threats to Australia’s most endangered plants and animals reveals blunt news about the future for some of the country’s favourite species.

2 September 2021
Dr Cle-Anne Gabriel presenting about the Carbon Literacy project

Helping individuals and organisations tackle the climate crisis is the focus of an Australian-first training program adopted by ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ.

16 August 2021
Two men standing in front of a staircase

Two first-year University of Queensland students are the inaugural recipients of the Warwick Solar Farm – Bright Futures Scholarship, an annual investment in the Southern Downs community.

13 August 2021