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Call for harder line on how we judge conservation
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
James Cook University scientists say a more direct approach should be taken to conservation planning – with greater focus on the real impact of conservation actions and less attention paid to targets or actions that misrepresent progress.

Elite scientists recognised
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
Six James Cook University scientists have been named in an elite group of ‘highly cited’ researchers as part of a worldwide survey of the impact of academic work.

Supercharging aquaculture
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
James Cook University has officially launched its new research hub that will use advanced genetic techniques and artificial intelligence to boost northern Australia’s aquaculture industry.

Game-changing tool to help rehab patients
Fri, 11 Nov 2022
A James Cook University team developing a world-first device which keeps trauma patients focused on their recovery is a step closer to starting patient trials after being awarded a major prize.

Bringing back bushfoods: Australia’s landscape mapped to boost bush tucker
Fri, 4 Nov 2022
Growing native bushfoods could reverse environmental degradation and offer better food security. But how do we get bushfoods in the agricultural sector in a market saturated by modern crops?

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