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La Niña set to bring winter rain
Tue, 7 Jun 2016
A James Cook University scientist is warning sugar cane farmers they may have to put the ‘pedal to the metal’ as it looks likely a La Niña weather pattern will break droughts and bring wetter than normal weather to much of Australia this winter and spring.

A welcome boost for yellow crazy research
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Invasive ant researcher Dr Lori Lach has welcomed the commitments from both major parties to support the eradication of yellow crazy ants, as well as more immediate support in the form of a substantial community-funded grant for research into the acid-spraying pests.

Coral death toll climbs on Great Barrier Reef
Mon, 30 May 2016
Coral reef scientists estimate that mass bleaching has killed 35% of corals on the northern and central Great Barrier Reef.

Restoring Australia’s lost shellfish reefs
Thu, 26 May 2016
Australia once had extensive shellfish reefs across its coastlines, but they are now largely destroyed and James Cook University researchers have identified what needs to be done to repair and conserve them.

Research leader wins top science honour
Mon, 23 May 2016
One of James Cook University’s top researchers has received Australia’s most prestigious science honour - fellowship of the Australian Academy of Science.

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