Recent news in Science and Engineering

What’s bugging the rainforest?
Thu, 19 Dec 2019
Insects that attack vulnerable rainforest trees will face close scrutiny over the next three years, thanks to a $395,000 Discovery grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC).

JCU’s record number of Indigenous completions
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
Nearly 1200 James Cook University students will graduate from their studies in tropical health and medicine this week, with a record number of indigenous students completing their studies this year.

Gorgeous geckos: three beautiful new Queensland geckos discovered
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
A James Cook University scientist has discovered three new velvet gecko species.

The sound of science
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
Scientists are set to use data gained from ‘eavesdropping’ on nature to build a picture of Australia’s animal life.

Corals survive to tell the tale of Earth’s newest island eruption
Mon, 9 Dec 2019
Scientists say coral reefs on a tiny island in the South Pacific have shown incredible resilience and recovery from a recent but very severe disturbance: a volcanic eruption that created a new island.

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