A quantum leap for biology
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
3 September 2024
Transitioning the world’s biggest companies to net zero
A new $60-million Biosustainability Hub at UQ will use synthetic biology to help the world’s biggest businesses transition to net zero.
26 August 2024Brewing up a home-grown coffee variety
The long-awaited genome sequencing of Arabica coffee could be the solution to producing a high-quality variety of Australian coffee, according to a University of Queensland researcher.
7 August 2024
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University of Queensland researchers have found improving timber production efficiencies by just 5% could unlock supply for an extra 8,000 homes to be built in Australia each year.
31 January 2024
A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks. Â
4 January 2024
An ambitious alliance to achieve zero net emissions in Australian agriculture and boost the $70 billion sector has been funded by the Federal Government.
12 December 2023
University of Queensland scientists are leading efforts to explore a water quality trading scheme to improve the state’s waterways.
4 December 2023
Simple on-animal sensors could be a game changer for Australian beef cattle nutrition, according to University of Queensland research.
17 November 2023
A University of Queensland-led research team says the key to a more sustainable food future may be a better understanding of ancient Indigenous food production systems.
10 November 2023
Researchers from °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ hope wild millet from outback Australia’s Channel Country could help feed the world as climate change impacts established grain crops.
26 October 2023°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ has been awarded more than $1.5 million as part of Australia’s Economic Accelerator Seed Grants to progress research and technologies to benefit the primary industries.
25 October 2023
Associate Professor Carissa Klein, who is working to improve sustainability in the fishing and seafood industries, has been named the 2023 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year.
19 October 2023
A University of Queensland project is using technology to create a native food value chain to ensure Indigenous communities and businesses benefit from the thriving bushfood industry.
13 October 2023
Next-generation milk, cheese and yoghurt ingredients produced using precision fermentation will be among the first developed by Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA).
12 October 2023
Researchers have proven that genomic selection can successfully predict the performance of key sugarcane traits, with the technology set to improve plant breeding outcomes in the crop.
29 September 2023
Insect-specific viruses are being investigated to protect Australia’s $4 billion sugar industry in a research project at UQ.
21 September 2023
Australian beef producers could lead the world by developing ‘flavour profiles’ for premium products similar to those used in the wine industry, according to a leading °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ researcher.
24 August 2023
A sustainable future for the entire food supply chain is the ambition of Sudhir Yadav, °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ’s first Associate Professor of Sustainability.
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