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HKU Faculty of Science Laboratory for Space Research gains access to mainland national observatory facilities for the entire Hong Kong astronomer community

Dr Sobko

Connection of children to nature brings less distress, hyperactivity and behavioural problems – now measurable with a novel scale developed by HKU scientist

Reaching out for the Moon, Mars and the Stars – HKU sets up Laboratory for Space Research in Greater China

Out of control means off the menu: HKU-led study shows that shark fin trade is unsustainable

Mismatch in timing of ivory bans in China and Hong Kong undermines the conservation of African elephants

paleontologists

Earth Science study finds Hong Kong’s appetite for meat causes the city to be one of the world’s highest greenhouse gas emitter

paleontologists

HKU postgraduate discovers important interaction between land-use and climate change in driving species distribution shifts

HKU's astronomers

HKU’s astronomers interpret the geminid meteor shower and promote stargazing manners and dark sky conservation

paleontologists

HKU marine ecologists discover and name the first endemic tree-climbing crab, Haberma tingkok, from Tolo Harbour

paleontologists

The “Hong Kong population” of Chinese white dolphins re-defined: The latest HKU study clarifies how many dolphins there are in Hong Kong waters

paleontologists

HKU biologist reveals important role cities play in conservation of threatened species - Hong Kong home to critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoo