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Scientists make good ants go bad
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
James Cook University scientists have found a way to manipulate the brain chemistry of ants – making aggressive ants calmer, and chilled-out ants cranky.

Flying high with algae
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
A native freshwater algae grown in northern Australia can be used to create a high-quality, renewable jet fuel, an international research team has found.

Baby fish breathe easier
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Scientists have discovered that the presence of large fish predators can reduce stress on baby fish.

Forest giants at risk
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
Large, old trees are the latest living things to come under threat from climate change and other environmental perils according to researchers at James Cook University and the Australian National University.

Only 7% of the Great Barrier Reef has avoided coral bleaching
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
Australian scientists have revealed today the full extent of the coral bleaching that is unfolding on the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland.

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