Recent news in Science and Engineering

Australia’s reliance on seafood imports may be exporting problems
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Despite having one of the world's largest fishing zones, Australia produces only a tiny share of the world's seafood, with new research suggesting the nation's heavy reliance on imports is shifting environmental and social costs to other countries.

JCU scientists set sail
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
A James Cook University marine geologist will serve as Chief Scientist on this week’s transit voyage of CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, mapping the seafloor off Australia’s east coast and helping protect the environment and shipping.

Call for bigger role for citizen scientists
Tue, 7 Jul 2026
Citizen science is booming and could play a much greater role in tackling climate change, reef health, biodiversity and public health challenges by involving members of the public throughout the research process, according to a new study.

Chicks check in to canopy crane
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
James Cook University’s Daintree Rainforest Observatory (DRO) has welcomed two new team members with the hatching of a couple of osprey chicks.

Acoustic observatory tracks threatened species
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
A new study shows AI working with an Australia-wide network of acoustic sensors has enormous potential to track threatened species activity through time and help protect them.

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