Recent news in Science and Engineering

Black-throated finch faces sharp decline after floods and fire
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
James Cook University researchers say the endangered southern black‑throated finch has suffered a dramatic population drop after an extreme wet season was followed by a large wildfire near Ross River Dam in Townsville.

Using basalt to boost soil health and capture carbon
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Australia is leading the way in sustainable agriculture with a new research initiative exploring the use of crushed basalt rock to improve soil health and sequester carbon as trials begin on rice and cotton farms.

Some Rainforest Trees Can Beat the Heat
Fri, 5 Sep 2025
New research reveals some rainforest tree species use self-cooling strategies to withstand rising temperatures, but others are more at risk.

Big step coming in autonomous car capability
Wed, 3 Sep 2025
A James Cook University researcher says cars that ‘see through each other’s eyes’ by sharing data with neighbouring vehicles will be the next wave of autonomous vehicles.

JCU researchers advancing AI for agriculture
Tue, 26 Aug 2025
James Cook University researchers have developed a focused tutorial to help advance the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture.

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