Recent news in Science and Engineering

‘Bright spots’ to shine new light on coral reef fisheries
Tue, 1 Nov 2016
A James Cook University researcher will search the planet to find reefs with thriving fish populations, as part of a radical new approach to help make the globe’s coral reef fisheries more sustainable.

Scientists assess bleaching damage on Great Barrier Reef
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
Scientists are surveying the continuing aftermath of the worst coral bleaching event ever recorded on the Great Barrier Reef.

Cutting food waste threat to animals
Mon, 24 Oct 2016
There are warnings that moves to reduce extraordinary levels of food waste across the world could have unintended consequences – threatening the future of many animals that have come to rely on food waste for their survival.

Tiny ant brains achieve much
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
A James Cook University scientist has peered into the brains of ants to discover how their tiny minds achieve so much, with so little.

Burn-offs benefit bettong
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
James Cook University researchers say bandicoots suffer but bettongs do better after burn-offs in the bush.

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