Recent news in Science and Engineering

City cane toads evolving
Thu, 11 May 2023
Researchers say cane toads may be rapidly adapting to urban environments – with changes seen in their poison glands and the length of their legs.

Climate change hits birds’ birth rates
Tue, 2 May 2023
A new study suggests a rising global temperature has reduced the birth rate of most birds across the planet, although some smaller birds appear to benefit from climate change.

Tackling the psychology of poaching
Mon, 1 May 2023
Researchers believe a new approach to policing marine parks, including tackling the psychology of poaching, could yield massive benefits for fish numbers.

Higher density housing needed - but regions have to be careful
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
James Cook University researchers say better planning is needed to ensure more sustainable and affordable higher density housing,  such as units and apartments, is built in regional centres.

Scientists track one of the world’s most invasive ants in waterways
Fri, 14 Apr 2023
As yellow crazy ants invade habitat across Queensland, James Cook University researchers have developed a world-first environmental DNA (eDNA) method that can detect infestations of the highly invasive species.

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