Recent news in Science and Engineering

National Coral Bleaching Taskforce keeping a close watch on the Reef
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
Minor, but widespread, reports of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef are being closely watched by the National Coral Bleaching Taskforce, which is concerned about current trends and remains ready to respond should a major coral bleaching event take place.

Shark research produces the unexpected
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
In a surprise result, James Cook University scientists have found female blacktip reef sharks and their young stay close to shore over long time periods, with adult males only appearing during the breeding season.

Revolutionary medical app to save lives
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
A James Cook University researcher is seeking venture funding to promote a revolutionary medical app that could save thousands of lives in the developing world.

Gaps in reporting leave turtles vulnerable
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
A James Cook University study has called for a change in the way we manage bycatch – to better monitor the unintentional catching of sea turtles by commercial fishers.

Why did Australia's megafauna become extinct?
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
A James Cook University scientist is part of a team that may have unlocked the secret of why Australia’s giant land animals died out more than 40 thousand years ago.

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