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Dingoes may benefit their environment
Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Scientists from James Cook University say the indiscriminate killing of dingoes may not be the best way to protect the environment.

Distant fish relatives share looks
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
James Cook University scientists have found evidence that even distantly related Australian fish species have evolved to look and act like each other, which confirms a central tenet of evolutionary theory.

Research for an oil (palm) change
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
In recent research, scientists have developed a technique that shows great promise for helping oil palm growers optimise production and reduce environmental impacts.The research, carried out by doctoral candidate Lénaïc Pardon, focused on crop yield, nitrous oxide emissions and nitrogen leaching.

Lubricated fish lips help wrasses vacuum coral goodies
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
James Cook University scientists using have discovered that a fish species has evolved highly specialised self-lubricating lips to help them feed from razor-sharp corals.

The secret forest: an expedition discovers giant trees at high altitude
Wed, 31 May 2017
A James Cook University scientist is part of a team that has discovered giant trees growing on remote mountainsides that could be the tallest ever recorded at those altitudes worldwide.

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