Recent news in Science and Engineering

Essential oils to fight bacterial infections
Wed, 6 Jun 2018
James Cook University scientists have discovered a technique to apply natural plant extracts such as Tea Tree Oil as a coating for medical devices, a process which could prevent millions of infections every year.

Minimising the impacts of palm oil plantations
Wed, 30 May 2018
With palm oil production exploding around the world, a new study of a leading producer has found ways to make the process easier on the environment.

Fungus to fight banana pests
Wed, 23 May 2018
Researchers are working on ways to produce better looking bananas – and fungus could be the key.

Limiting warming to 1.5°C would save majority of global species
Fri, 18 May 2018
New research reveals that limiting global warming to 1.5°C would save the vast majority of the world’s plant and animal species from climate change.

Getting smarter for the GBR
Mon, 14 May 2018
JCU’s Internet of Things engineers are partnering with the Cairns Regional Council to develop smarter ways to manage urban stormwater run-off.

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