Science and technology

This story celebrates the people who have dared to face the unknown and the century of impact that has been possible as a result – thanks to one generous act.

Contact asked Associate Professor Johnston what's actually threatening koalas and what everyday people can do to help – we found that there's a surprising amount that ordinary people can do to give these national treasures a fighting chance.

UQ virologist Professor Kirsty Short spoke to Contact about what Australians should and shouldn't be worried about in the face of the H5N1 avian influenza threat.

Contact asked Dr Anthony Romilio to explain exactly what to do when we come across a rock we think might have a story to tell.

Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend sweeping the beauty industry. But what’s in them? And are they safe?

Whenever a beautiful sunset rolls in, our Instagram stories tend to fill up with the same horizon. For a moment, it feels like proof that we’re all seeing the world in the same way. But are we?

According to UQ drug expert Dr Geraldine Moses, regulatory blind spots and misleading claims mean many supplements deliver little real benefit – wasting consumers' money and potentially impacting their health. She shares her findings with Contact.

Dr Chris James, a UQ expert in hypersonic aerothermodynamics and planetary entry, explains what astronauts actually experience on re-entry, why this phase is so dangerous and the innovative engineering behind Orion's return to Earth.

Many of us are confused about what to look for on the label when buying seafood that's kind to the planet. Luckily, a team from UQ's Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science is here to clear things up with some simple rules of thumb you can use at the supermarket.

Contact asked UQ researcher Dr Alice Hayward (Bachelor of Science '03, Doctor of Philosophy '09) for some top tips on keeping and propagating native houseplants.