'Love thy neighbour' is key to ocean conservation
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.
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.
Ecology
Sep 10, 2021
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A deadly koala virus that can cause immune depletion and cancer, known as koala retrovirus, is being transferred to joeys from their mothers, according to University of Queensland scientists.
Plants & Animals
Sep 7, 2021
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Scientists have discovered that the humble blue-tongue lizard is largely resistant to the venom of the deadly red-bellied black snake, while giant carnivorous monitor lizards which feed on Australia's most venomous snakes ...
Evolution
Sep 6, 2021
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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 favorite species.
Plants & Animals
Sep 2, 2021
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Physicists and engineers have found a way to identify and address imperfections in materials for one of the most promising technologies in commercial quantum computing.
Quantum Physics
Sep 1, 2021
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The mystery of what creates the rare, healthy sugar found in stingless bee honey, has been solved by researchers at The University of Queensland, in collaboration with Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services.
Plants & Animals
Aug 25, 2021
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Genetic effects associated with same-sex sexual behavior are also associated with a mating advantage among people who engage only in opposite-sex sexual behavior, according to a study involving participants from the United ...
Evolution
Aug 24, 2021
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Australia's largest flying reptile has been uncovered, a pterosaur with an estimated seven-meter wingspan that soared like a dragon above the ancient, vast inland sea once covering much of outback Queensland.
Paleontology & Fossils
Aug 9, 2021
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Using technology familiar to computer gamers, University of Queensland scientists are creating 'digital twins' of mango and macadamia orchards to help boost food production.
Agriculture
Jul 30, 2021
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Indigenous communities can now assess the quality and sweetness of their wild-harvested native bush fruits in the field, rather than sending samples off to food science laboratories.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 26, 2021
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