Month: October 2012

Well it has nothing to do with the oceans or plants but today’s article from Jane Lee (Science magazine) highlighted new research we find fascinating.  She writes: “When…

Here’s an interesting recent study showing the hidden impact of high carbon dioxide levels, this time in office buildings and schools, on cognitive function.    Elevated carbon dioxide…

The Stafford Greenhouse – solar panels up!  Ready for classes and research this winter.  What an upgrade from our 1961 lean-to hothouse.  The Rector addition, right behind…our department…

On the second anniversary of UQ’s Centre for Marine Science Professor Carlos Duarte is giving a special seminar on the role seagrass meadows  in mitigating the effects of climate change.  Having…

A high CO2 world is likely to favor some marine macroalgae over others.  Marguerite Koch and coworkers recently published a meta-analysis, Climate change and ocean acidification effects on…