This artist’s concept depicts astronauts and human habitats on Mars. NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover carries a number of technologies that could make Mars safer and…
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Credit: The University of Queensland Optics researchers from The University of Queensland and Nokia Bell Labs in the US have developed a new technique to…
The ‘swamp king’ was one intimidating croc. Credit: The University of Queensland A prehistoric croc measuring more than five metres long — dubbed the ‘swamp…
A deficiency in vitamin D on the mother’s side could explain why autism spectrum disorder is three times more common in boys, say Queensland Brain Institute…
A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner selecting treatments. Credit: The University of Queensland Demystifying traditional Chinese medicine for conservationists could be the key to better protecting…
Professor Robert Henry collects wild rice samples in northern Australia. Credit: (c) The University of Queensland Researchers investigating the heritage of thousands of rice varieties…
Parched earth. Credit: The University of Queensland Mega-droughts – droughts that last two decades or longer – are tipped to increase thanks to climate change,…
Close up and terrifying: the deadly funnel-web spider. Credit: Dr. David Wilson A team of University of Queensland researchers has revealed why male funnel-web spiders…
“More than 90 percent of protected areas are isolated, in a sea of human activities.” Credit: James Wheeler Ongoing land clearing for agriculture, mining, and…
In the classical world, the student’s ignorance is revealed by the teacher’s questions. In the quantum world, the student hides their ignorance using hints written…
Every year an average pet cat kills 110 native animals. Roaming pet cats kill 390 million animals per year in Australia, including reptiles, birds and…
A reconstruction of the ancient landscape of South Korea with crocodile track-makers. Credit: Dr. Anthony Romilio An international research team has been stunned to discover…
Life in the deep sea (>200m). Credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute The world’s deep oceans are warming at a slower rate than the surface, but it’s…
Cats are twice as likely to survive a venomous snake bite than dogs, and the reasons behind this strange phenomenon have been revealed by University…
Molecules in tarantula venom could be used as an alternative to opioid pain killers for people seeking chronic pain relief. University of Queensland researchers have…
1. Is herd immunity a good strategy? Herd immunity is not part of the Australian strategy for controlling the outbreak. On social media there are…
Scenic Christmas Island shot. Credit: The University of Queensland The world’s animal distribution map will need to be redrawn and textbooks updated, after researchers discovered…
There’s no evidence yet that the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it’s still possible. A recent announcement by a Chinese health official…
“Currently one-third of all marine species have less than 10 per cent of their range protected.” Credit: The University of Queensland At least 26 percent…
This is a life-reconstruction of the 200-million-year-old dinosaur track-maker from Mount Morgan. Credit: Dr. Anthony Romilio The dinosaur in the cupboard under the stairs. The…