Queensland Science

Deep beneath the surface of the Coral Sea, an extraordinary discovery is unfolding. 🌊 More than 110 new species of fish and invertebrates have been identified by marine taxonomists in the largely unexplored deep waters of the Coral Sea Marine Park, off the Queensland coast. These incredible findings were made during a recent expedition aboard the @CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, which explored depths of 200 to 3,000 metres in the Coral Sea Marine Park – a vast, mostly uncharted area of nearly one million square kilometres. 🐟🌊 Among the discoveries are new species of rays, a deepwater catshark, a chimaera, and a dazzling array of brittlestars, crabs, sea anemones, and sponges. 🦀 The team even captured stunning footage of the rare sand tiger shark, a deepwater relative of the grey nurse shark, using RV Investigator’s deep-towed camera. 🎥 Find out more about this incredible work happening in the Queensland Science scene: csiro.au/en/news/all/ne…

We’re making a move! This Queensland Science X account is being archived, but you can find us over on Facebook 👉 tinyurl.com/ms2n72u2 🔍Meet us there to stay up to date with the latest science news, research, and good-news stories from across Queensland.

The Queensland Women in STEM Prize is presented by @qldmuseum in collaboration with DETSI & the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism.

As a Women in STEMM Fellow at UniSQ, she leads international collaborations, inspires students from diverse backgrounds, and has built a global media presence, reaching over 350 million people in the last 18 months. Read more about her work: tinyurl.com/3p7m2trc

Meet Dr Rebecca McElroy 👋 A world-leading expert in galactic astronomy and a Highly Commended Award recipient of the 2025 QLD Women in STEM Prize in the 'Breaking Barriers' category tinyurl.com/pzyp2793

From dire wolves to dementia risk, this ABC Science quiz will test your knowledge on some of the biggest science and health news of 2025: tinyurl.com/mvcactxv

The Queensland Women in STEM Prize is presented by @qldmuseum in collaboration with DETSI & the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism.

Born in Iran to Afghan parents & arriving in Aus as a refugee with no formal education, Dr Hussaini has overcome extraordinary challenges to become a leader in robotics research & an advocate for diversity in STEM. Read more about her work: tinyurl.com/5f3b9hah

Meet Dr Somayeh Hussaini 👋 A postdoctoral research fellow at the QUT Centre for Robotics doing groundbreaking work in brain-inspired artificial intelligence, and a Highly Commended Award recipient of the 2025 QLD Women in STEM Prize in the "Breaking Barriers" category: tinyurl.com/pzyp2793

Our vibrant science scene in Queensland allows you to learn about, and contribute to scientific knowledge, no matter where you live, your age or your education. Find out how to get involved: detsi.qld.gov.au/our-department…

An echidna expert from @UQ_News says not much is known about how many echidnas there are in the wild. It has led to concerns there is no way to track the impacts of urbanisation, climate change and cars. More: tinyurl.com/55y4b95m

This ground-breaking work from is supported by the Drought and Climate Adaptation Program and the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program. The innovation is set to elevate grazing management through a new FORAGE report on longpaddock.qld.gov.au.

This game-changing tech helps producers: ✅ Optimise stocking rates to prevent overgrazing. ✅ Strategically plan infrastructure placement, such as fencing and water points, to maximise grazing efficiency and animal welfare.

Managing pastures just got smarter! DETSI and DPI scientists are transforming grazing with drones equipped with hyperspectral and lidar sensors. These cutting-edge tools provide detailed insights into pasture conditions, revealing protein and fibre levels across paddocks.

@BondUniversity The Queensland Women in STEM Prize is presented by @QldMuseum in collaboration with DETSI & the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism.

Dr Mulholland is leading transformative reforms to embed First Nations perspectives into health sciences and medicine. She promotes STEM as a culturally relevant and empowering career path for First Nations students by rewriting the narrative of who belongs in science. Read more about her work here: tinyurl.com/yc3ndcw3

Meet Dr Bridie Mulholland👋 She's a proud Jingili woman, cellular bone and cancer biologist, Assistant Professor at @BondUniversity and the First Nations STEM Award Recipient of this year's 2025 Women in STEM Prize tinyurl.com/pzyp2793

Do you recognise this classroom? We're in a Queensland Science Laboratory where future careers in STEM might have been inspired! This image was sourced by the @slqld W A Jones & Co photographs collection.

We’re here to demystify the fascinating world of wave monitoring, including how this behind-the-scenes science helps keep people safe and informed. Read on: detsi.qld.gov.au/our-department…

In QLD, weeds come in many forms – but can you tell the difference between harmful & helpful? We’re here to give you the lowdown on this divisive plant life, including how they're classified and how you can get rid of any pesky intruders: tinyurl.com/5n8rrsp8