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New rainforests needs a ‘termite transplant’
Wed, 7 May 2025
A new paper based on research in Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest suggests ‘termite transplants’ may be necessary to help regenerating forests thrive.

Why animals glow
Tue, 6 May 2025
James Cook University scientists have been trying to discover exactly why some animals glow under ultraviolet light.

Loss of nature’s ‘unsung heroes’ threaten ecosystems
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
A new study has put to the test what happens when dominant ant species vanish from the ecosystem – with worrying results.

Coral seeding boosts early coral survival – but long-term gains require more research
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
A new study led by James Cook University Senior Research Officer and Lecturer, and University of New South Wales PhD candidate, Hillary Smith, has examined the effectiveness of coral seeding devices to help corals survive in warming oceans.

‘World first’ material to revolutionise aerospace
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
James Cook University engineers have developed a groundbreaking material that could revolutionise aerospace design - and will now partner with one of the world’s top manufacturers to push its limits.

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