Recent news in Science and Engineering

Flying high with algae
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
A native freshwater algae grown in northern Australia can be used to create a high-quality, renewable jet fuel, an international research team has found.

Baby fish breathe easier
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Scientists have discovered that the presence of large fish predators can reduce stress on baby fish.

Forest giants at risk
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
Large, old trees are the latest living things to come under threat from climate change and other environmental perils according to researchers at James Cook University and the Australian National University.

Only 7% of the Great Barrier Reef has avoided coral bleaching
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
Australian scientists have revealed today the full extent of the coral bleaching that is unfolding on the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland.

How the climate will change your diet
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
The great Australian favourite – red meat – may be under threat as climate change continues to hit food-growing areas.

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