University of Queensland research has found despite considerable conservation efforts, the illegal killing of critically endangered orangutans on Borneo may be an ongoing threat to the species.
11 October 2023Stabilising reef rubble may help corals recover faster after being damaged by the impacts of climate change and natural degradation.
2 December 2021Increasing reforestation efforts in coastal regions could substantially reduce the amount of sediment run-off reaching coral reefs and improve their resilience, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
16 September 2021As silicon-based technology reaches its absolute limits, a material engineered by University of Queensland researchers could herald the next generation of electronics with more memory, faster speeds and advanced features.
8 July 2021The most successful and cost-effective ways to restore coral reefs have been identified by an international group of scientists, after analysing restoration projects in Latin America.
12 August 2020Populations of Australia’s threatened mammals have declined by 38 per cent on average in 20 years, yet research shows conservation efforts have led to significant recoveries.
23 April 2020It’s not too late to rescue global marine life, according to a study outlining the steps needed for marine ecosystems to recover from damage by 2050.
2 April 2020Climate change is not being taken into account in the design and management of marine parks, according to research featuring University of Queensland scientists.
5 December 2019A group of international conservationists is urging governments across the globe to adopt a new approach to address the impact of economic development on the natural world.
8 November 2019Flexible jaws may help wombats better survive in a changing world by adapting to climate change’s effect on vegetation and new diets in conservation sanctuaries.
5 November 2019The impact of losing intact tropical forests is more devastating on the climate than previously thought, according to University of Queensland-led research.
31 October 2019The combined toxicity of 22 of the most common pesticides found in waterways flowing into the Great Barrier Reef is in many cases not meeting pollution reduction targets.
25 October 2019World leaders need to urgently accelerate efforts to prevent “profound, if not catastrophic” climate change in future, a distinguished group of scientists has warned.
20 September 2019Global warming and acidifying oceans are creating an intense competition between coral and algae that both are set to lose.
18 March 2019New research has revealed that human threats – like hunting and land clearing – are severely limiting the areas in which species can survive.
13 March 2019What do you do if you have a question? You probably ‘Google it’.
12 September 2018The death of coral reefs is a more significant factor in the erosion of tropical coastlines than rising sea levels, an international study has revealed.
1 March 2018Grain research technology that will help combat food shortages stemming from climate change and a burgeoning world population have helped a young researcher claim the title of Advance Queensland Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year.
14 August 2017As the dust settles following Donald Trump’s shock US presidential win, researchers from Queensland, South Africa and the US believe it is not all doom and gloom for the environmental community.
15 December 2016Every aspect of life on Earth has already been impacted by global changes in temperature from human-induced climate change according to a new international study involving researchers from The University of Queensland.
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