Recent news in Science and Engineering

Ancient Antarctic ice melt increased sea levels by 3+ metres – and it could happen again
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Research published today identifies ice loss from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet as a major contributor to sea level rise during the period known as the Last Interglacial (129,000-116,000 years ago).

How the reef got its groove back
Wed, 5 Feb 2020
Researchers from James Cook University and The University of Sydney have explored a dangerous, turbulent area of the Great Barrier Reef and brought back insights that could help protect the iconic structure.

Glass mountain could improve concrete
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
James Cook University scientists have proposed a solution to Australia’s growing, unwanted stockpile of waste glass, as a ban on exporting the glass overseas looms.

Marine parks save sharks from overfishing threat
Fri, 24 Jan 2020
‘No-take’ marine reserves - where fishing is banned - can reverse the decline in the world’s coral reef shark populations caused by overfishing, according to an Australian study.

‘Treasure trove’ of new discoveries highlights gaps in coral knowledge
Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Scientists have discovered dozens of new coral species on a recent voyage along the length of the Great Barrier Reef.

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