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Using weather radar to track Australia’s 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
Two small fluffy birds with bright yellow heads sitting together on a branch

Researchers target sorghum breeding to boost grain crops

A research team led by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is on track to solve a major problem for Australian farmers using targeted breeding to improve yields for sorghum crops.

28 October 2024
Three people investigating a sorghum stem
A small boy clings to his carer

Getting shy children to ‘face their fears’ and coaching parents in exposure therapy is the focus of a new study at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

18 October 2021
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
male jojoba plant

The hot and dry desert environment has led to big genetic differences between male and female jojoba plants, a discovery which could boost jojoba production and shed light on how plants adapt to environmental stress.

15 October 2021
A couple holding hands while walking on the grass.

More than 2,100 babies are stillborn in Australia every year – a statistic that hasn’t changed in nearly 30 years.

15 October 2021
A Sri Lankan woman is pictured harvesting in a lush green crop

A commonly available pesticide has been associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a University of Queensland study.

14 October 2021
close up of a woman's face. She's holding a hamburger and licking her lips

For many people, nothing beats the taste and texture of a big juicy burger, but how do you recreate that eating experience with sustainable plant-based protein? 

12 October 2021
Red planet in solar system.

Using the world’s most powerful radio antenna, scientists have discovered stars unexpectedly blasting out radio waves, possibly indicating the existence of hidden planets.

12 October 2021
Professor Brenda Gannon from the waist up with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ sandstone visible behind

A longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer with pre and post-natal depression.

11 October 2021
Two women sitting on a couch looking visibly upset

Cases of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders have increased by more than 25 per cent worldwide, according to a world-first study of the impact of COVID-19 on mental health.

9 October 2021
Headshot of a girl on a beach.

A digital program enhancing physical and mental wellbeing for young people adjusting to life after cancer, will be developed by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland in partnership with cancer support organisation Canteen.

8 October 2021
Man on exercise machine being watched by a woman

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Healthy Living is helping over 50s in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with a new digital game designed to train both the body and the brain.

7 October 2021