JCU in the News
Loggerheads Hit ‘terrible Twos' At JCU
James Cook University researchers are fast gaining insights into the mysterious ‘lost years' of loggerhead turtles as the reptiles mark their second birthday in Townsville. 13 of the species have been housed at JCU's Turtle Health Research Centre since 20...
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:57:06 GMT - The National Tribune
Can telehealth be the answer for diagnosing cerebral palsy?
James Cook University PhD candidate Claire Grant has embarked on a journey to discover whether children can be diagnosed with cerebral palsy via telehealth. Working as a physio in Townsville during the COVID-19 pandemic, Grant found that the rise of teleh...
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:57:06 GMT - HealthTimes
Silent extinctions occurring unreported across Australia – from spiders to frogs
Creatures are quietly going extinct in Australia before anyone can describe and name them. Australia recognises 67 of its fauna species including the Tasmanian tiger are extinct, but animal experts believe the number is much higher. It's assumed two frog...
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:57:06 GMT - Yahoo! News Australia
Overfishing poses extinction risk for deep ocean sharks
One in seven deepwater sharks and rays are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, a study says. The research has prompted calls for urgent action to police the international liver oil trade and protect the species that live in the ocean depths, includi...
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:57:06 GMT - Bendigo Advertiser
Reef restoration possible but can't stop bleaching threat
Degraded coral reefs can rebuild with “incredible” speed, but it may be little comfort to those concerned about the immediate impact of climate change on places like the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Overnight authorities confirmed another mass bleaching even...
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:57:06 GMT - Cosmos Magazine
QLD Government to invest $70m to develop Townsville Hydrogen Hub
The Federal Government is investing up to $70 million to develop the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub in north Queensland, creating regional jobs and supporting Australia’s future as a renewable energy powerhouse.The project delivers on the Government’s ele...
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:03:35 GMT - PACE
Call to hear new voices
NEW indigenous voices need to be heard in the wake of the defeated Voice to Parliament referendum, according to a James Cook University (JCU) psychiatrist. Dr Andrew Amos, who chairs the Queensland Section of Rural Psychiatry at the RANZ College of Psychi...
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:03:35 GMT - connectfnq.com.au
Octopus DNA is key for scientists to better predict climate change
For the past 50 years, scientists have been trying to decipher if the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has ever collapsed, and if so, when. An octopus has beaten them to it. Researchers, including those from James Cook University, the University of Western Austra...
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:03:35 GMT - The Saturday Paper
Esky full of photos returns to owner after floating 60km on Queensland floodwaters
As David Stone thumbs through precious century-old photographs, he's astounded that the treasures survived a journey of more than 60 kilometres through raging flood waters. Mr Stone had stored some belongings — including an esky filled with historic famil...
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:03:35 GMT - ABC Online
JCU study investigates box jellyfish movements
A GROUND-BREAKING study by a James Cook University (JCU) researcher may soon revolutionise swimmer safety by employing a cutting-edge technology capable of tracking one of the world's most venomous creatures. PhD candidate Scott Morrissey has demonstrated...
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:03:35 GMT - connectfnq.com.au