Recent news in Science and Engineering

JCU takes aim at NT weeds
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
James Cook University will unleash drones, sensors and other high-tech devices to combat weeds on Northern Territory cattle stations.

‘Gloomy’ octopuses’ Tassie sea change
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
A James Cook University scientist says east coast octopuses are extending their range south, riding a new wave of warm water to Tasmania as ocean currents change.

Coral reef scientist receives royal honour
Sat, 23 Jun 2018
The exemplary research of Distinguished Professor Terry Hughes, coral reef scientist and Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University has been honoured by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

Marine reserves are vital - but under pressure
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
A massive study of nearly 1800 tropical coral reefs around the world has found that marine reserves near heavily populated areas struggle to do their job - but are a vast improvement over having no protection at all.

When the river runs high
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
A massive world-wide study of dry riverbeds has found they’re contributing more carbon emissions than previously thought, and this could help scientists better understand how to fight climate change.

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