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Thu, 1 May 2025
A medical student at James Cook University is showcasing how nanoparticles could enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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.
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 effec...
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
James Cook University has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s promise to provide an extra 25 Commonwealth-funded places for JCU’s Medicine program, if it w...
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
James Cook University’s Medicine program is set to celebrate its 25th birthday, with the medical school producing more than 2500 doctors for Townsville and bey...
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STEM prodigy starts uni
LOCAL Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) prodigy Leila McLean, who last year won...
01 Apr 2025
VIDEO: Debris a greater threat to homes than high winds, says expert
Geoff Boughton is the senior cyclone engineer at James Cook University's cyclone testing station,...
01 Apr 2025
Tropical Forests Not Keeping Up With Climate Change
A huge study analysing 40 years of data has found tropical forests are not...
01 Apr 2025
Mackay HHS Welcomes 79 New Graduate Nurses For 2025
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) has welcomed another strong intake of graduate registered...
01 Apr 2025
Program: How the Cyclone Testing Station helps us prepare for events like Cyclone Alfred
Program: As the effects of climate change increase, it's important we learn how to...
01 Apr 2025
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