Allowing forests to regrow and regenerate is a great way to restore habitat
Á¢²©¹ÙÍø is widely known as the land clearing capital of Australia. But what’s not so well known is many of the cleared trees can grow back naturally.
17 April 2025
Climate change causes longer pollen seasons in capital cities
A UQ study has revealed Australian capital cities are experiencing longer pollen seasons due to climate change.
9 April 2025
Sites needed to trial tactics for troublesome weed
New sites for field trials of a UQ strategy to combat Phalaris are needed in southern Á¢²©¹ÙÍø and northern New South Wales.
27 March 2025
The tropical root vegetable taro, known as the ‘food of the gods’ in the Pacific, is under threat from rising sea levels but wild Australian plants being cultivated by The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø may help boost food security in the region.
21 October 2021
A University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø 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
A new generation of cheap, sustainable and efficient solar cells is a step closer, thanks to scientists at The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø.
6 October 2021
Researchers at The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø 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
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 Á¢²©¹ÙÍø-led scientists
28 September 2021
Á¢²©¹ÙÍø’s COVID damaged tourism industry is facing another hurdle as operators struggle to find workers.
16 September 2021
Technology that could rehabilitate mine waste back to useful soil is entering full-scale trials at two Á¢²©¹ÙÍø sites.
16 September 2021
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 Á¢²©¹ÙÍø-led study has found.
16 September 2021
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 Á¢²©¹ÙÍø-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 Á¢²©¹ÙÍø research.
10 September 2021
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 Á¢²©¹ÙÍø-developed mapping techniques.
9 September 2021
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
A window of opportunity to take action on climate change after a natural disaster is frequently being missed by leaders, according to University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø researchers.
6 September 2021
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
Helping individuals and organisations tackle the climate crisis is the focus of an Australian-first training program adopted by The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø.
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