JCU in the News

New research into the venom of stonefish, arguably the world's most venomous fish, has discovered novel molecules that may lead to improvements in treatment of stings and help develop drug treatments. Lead author Dr Silvia Luiza Saggiomo was at James Cook...

Researchers, tourism operators and divers witnessed the most remarkable spawning event on the planet, as corals burst into life in an underwater “snowstorm.” Researchers, tourism operators and divers witnessed the most remarkable spawning event on the pla...

Months after a tornado destroyed homes and businesses in Western Australia's biggest regional city, researchers say some of the houses worst affected were not built well enough to withstand tornado-level winds. The finding has prompted calls for long-awai...

More than 1000 health science, medicine, dentistry and vet science students, along with their family and friends, celebrated their graduation from JCU at Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Pharmacy graduate Eren White has chosen a change of s...

James Cook University scientists will be part of a study to discover which trees will do best as carbon levels in the atmosphere increase and which won't - so land managers know where to concentrate their efforts. JCU's Professor Lucas Cernusak will lead ...

A COHORT of 170 James Cook University students have commemorated the exciting beginning of their careers with a graduation ceremony at the Cairns Convention Centre this week. Most Popular...

The journey to becoming a doctor has been a long one for Torres Strait Islander man T'kido Titasey. Born in Atherton, north Queensland and growing up on Thursday Island, Dr Titasey set his heart on practising medicine from a young age. "I realised that w...

illustration only A comprehensive study published in *Science* reveals that overfishing has caused populations of chondrichthyan fishes - sharks, rays, and chimaeras - to plummet by more than 50% since 1970.Researchers developed an aquatic Red List Index ...

Floating fish farms used to be a common sight along Singapore's coast. But now, their numbers are dwindling: As of October, there were 74 sea-based fish farms left, down from 98 in 2023. Local farmers say they face high operational costs and cheaper impo...

illustration only Travelers consider weight-based airfares for sustainable flights by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024As holiday travelers pack for seasonal trips, airlines are exploring new ideas to address rising environmental concerns....