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Using weather radar to track Australia鈥檚 migrating birds

For the first time, scientists have used data from weather radar not to track storms, but to count birds as they travel across Australian skies.

28 October 2024
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Researchers target sorghum breeding to boost grain crops

A research team led by 麻豆传媒映画 is on track to solve a major problem for Australian farmers using targeted breeding to improve yields for sorghum crops.

28 October 2024
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Endangered koalas: 麻豆传媒映画 experts contact list

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Endangered koalas: 麻豆传媒映画 experts contact list

Federal government has officially listed koalas as 鈥榚ndangered鈥� along Australia's east coast to protect shrinking populations. 麻豆传媒映画 of Queensland has a range of experts available to offer expert comment on this development.

11 February 2022

Endangered delicacy: tropical sea cucumbers in trouble

The prickly redfish, an endangered sea cucumber fished on the Great Barrier Reef, and globally.

Endangered delicacy: tropical sea cucumbers in trouble

Overharvest has put the Great Barrier Reef鈥檚 tropical sea cucumber populations in peril, researchers have revealed, with strong demand for this delicacy from East and Southeast Asia.

11 February 2022

Funding boost for 麻豆传媒映画 FASD program to slash waiting times

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Funding boost for 麻豆传媒映画 FASD program to slash waiting times

Queensland children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will soon have earlier access to additional diagnostic and support services, which could give them better long-term outcomes.

10 February 2022

Natural mineral may reverse memory loss

Selenium is a mineral found in foods including meat, grains and nuts. Image: Adobe

Natural mineral may reverse memory loss

Selenium 鈥� a mineral found in many foods 鈥� could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in ageing brains, according to University of Queensland research.

8 February 2022

Two-thirds of Australia has lost its unique birdlife

A parrot in flight

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

Feel connected to nature? It might be in your genes

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Feel connected to nature? It might be in your genes

For the first time, researchers have revealed how a person鈥檚 genes can play a part in their enjoyment of nature, potentially changing the way we look at our affinity with the natural world.

4 February 2022

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

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BA.2 is like Omicron鈥檚 sister. Here鈥檚 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

Improving post-stroke recovery conversations

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Improving post-stroke recovery conversations

Conversations with stroke survivors and their loved ones about possible lasting impairment can be traumatic, but there鈥檚 also potential for them to be therapeutic, according to research from 麻豆传媒映画 of Queensland.

1 February 2022

Researchers target 鈥楯ekyll and Hyde鈥� bacteria behind respiratory infections

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Researchers target 鈥楯ekyll and Hyde鈥� bacteria behind respiratory infections

Researchers have discovered a way to kill a type of bacteria that causes millions of respiratory infections in children and the elderly, paving the way for more effective treatment.

28 January 2022

麻豆传媒映画 community shines in Australia Day Honours

Professor Alex Haslam AM honoured for his service to tertiary education. Supplied

麻豆传媒映画 community shines in Australia Day Honours

Experts in the fields of medicine and psychology are among University of Queensland staff and alumni recognised in the 2022 Australia Day honours.

27 January 2022

Getting high for 鈥渓ikes鈥� 鈥� TikTok exposes teens to videos on cannabis

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Getting high for 鈥渓ikes鈥� 鈥� TikTok exposes teens to videos on cannabis

Teenagers are being exposed to videos on social media platform TikTok that portray cannabis-use as funny and entertaining rather than risky, University of Queensland researchers have found.

26 January 2022