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QCoal Foundation scholarship on offer
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
One lucky James Cook University student starting an undergraduate degree in geology or science next year will benefit from a new scholarship thanks to the QCoal Foundation.

Animal personality may aid survival
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
James Cook University scientists believe animal personality types may be a factor in their survival as tropical rainforests come under threat.

Why predators are good for diversity
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
James Cook University’s inaugural ‘Tropical Thinker in Residence’ will give his first presentation this Wednesday (14 October) with a seminar titled: Competition, Predation and Diversity: The Balance between Predation and Competition Regulates Diversity.

Stalking a shady individual
Thu, 8 Oct 2015
Scientists studying the regeneration of rainforest in Australia’s Wet Tropics have found an unexpected and potentially disastrous infestation of a plant which, unlike most sun-loving weeds, can thrive in the shade.

I’ve got your back – fish really do look after their mates!
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
New research from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University has found that pairs of rabbitfishes will cooperate and support each other while feeding.

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