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Modern roof shapes tested against big blows
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
New homes are increasingly being built with unusual roof shapes, and new research by James Cook University reveals the potential for some new designs to lose roof cladding if houses aren’t well maintained or have minor construction defects.

Cane toads make long-distance calls for love
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
James Cook University scientists have discovered yet another advantage for cane toads – the ability to make mating calls that carry over a relatively long distance.

Tough times ahead for eucalypts
Tue, 20 Sep 2016
Some of Australia’s iconic eucalypts could be struggling to still call Australia home by the 2070s.

Genes could get the jump on cane toads
Tue, 13 Sep 2016
A JCU scientist says slow adaptation to cold weather is delaying toad spread into the southern states.

Teaching excellence recognised
Tue, 13 Sep 2016
One leverages industry connections to turn out work-ready engineers, while the other inspires with the beauty and terror of parasites in the tropics.

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