As warming seas cause bull sharks to spend more time off Sydney’s coast, a James Cook University expert says that this may increase overlap between sharks and people along the coast of Australia’s most populated city.
A diverse selection of 10 books has been longlisted for the $50,000 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award in 2025.
Analysis of ancient core samples from the bottom of a lagoon in the Northern Territory suggests future monsoons across northern Australia will be more intense as the global climate warms further.
Drone surveys show coral was practically wiped out near Queensland’s Lizard Island last year and scientists say repeated bleaching from a warming ocean gives it little long-term chance of survival.
James Cook University researchers will be part of a program designed to bring better care to North Queenslanders suffering from a high incidence of deadly ailments ranging from diabetes to congenital heart disease in children.
James Cook University (JCU) and CQ University (CQU) are preparing to host the Australian Historical Association’s (AHA) national conference, bringing more than 220 historians from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to Townsville this week,
Researchers have created a database bringing together records of fire across Australia and New Zealand over thousands of years, which offers insights into how bushfires may be changing.
Hugely popular podcasters and business partners Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott will return to their old stomping grounds at James Cook University for a special event on Friday, July 4.
New research by 40 of the world’s top neuroscientists has given a powerful new push to the idea that mental disorders could be linked to energy levels in the brain.
‘Playing dead’ might be the key to survival for many species in the animal kingdom, but new research from James Cook University suggests it’s no great help for sharks and rays.
James Cook University’s landmark Engineering and Innovation Place building has been named in the World’s Most Beautiful Campuses List 2025 in the prestigious Prix Versailles awards.
A new study has confirmed that when it comes to body size, sharks play by the rules – and it could reshape how we understand biology across the animal kingdom.
Supporting new dads’ mental health may play an important role in fostering their children’s healthy development, a new study shows.
JCU researchers are calling for urgent action to reverse severe environmental degradation of Townsville’s coast, with a new study revealing a nearly 90 per cent decrease in water clarity in the region’s waters since the 1960s.
Diabetes researchers are calling on the Federal Government to subsidise access to life-saving technology to manage diabetes, with new research showing dramatic improvements in patients’ outcomes from using the devices.
A JCU researcher is investigating the link between psychological trauma experienced by women giving birth and their subsequent relationship styles – and she wants to hear from women who’ve given birth in the past two years.
Practicing different types of meditations on a regular basis could be the key to reducing stress and improving the mental health of police officers on the beat – according to a James Cook University researcher.
James Cook University will help combat alarming rates of diabetes in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a scholarship fund designed to boost the health educator workforce.
Scientists believe changes in the Earth’s climate could be allowing sharks to swim further than ever before.
James Cook University has partnered with Townsville City Council to install specialised environmental wraps on river pylons for a groundbreaking project along the city's Flinders Street foreshore.
A potential breakthrough treatment that’s inhaled through the nose could help treat traumatic brain injuries, according to James Cook University researchers.
Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have co-developed a free and user-friendly software that can reliably detect cane toad calls across Australia to help monitor the notoriously invasive species.
A new way of thinking about marine resources could spark a global revolution if China embraces the practice.
The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) has celebrated its inaugural Graduation Ceremony, with 23 students taught by James Cook University among the nearly 400 graduates honoured for their academic achievements last week.
Life-saving treatments for several devastating diseases such as cancer and diabetes may never have been developed without the help of clinical trials – and a James Cook University researcher is aiming to highlight just how important trials are at
A trial of a new app has highlighted the often-overlooked mental health challenges fathers face when welcoming a new baby into the family.
New research shows listening to emotive music while being guided by a psychologist could encourage people to seek mental health support.
Pets suffering from a range of debilitating conditions can benefit from an innovative service being offered at Townsville’s JCUVet – medical acupuncture.
Cutting-edge gene analysis has produced evidence that profound changes took place in reef fish communities about 20 million years ago, reshaping our understanding of coral reef evolution.
Buildings damaged by the “relatively low wind speeds” of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have revealed what aspects will need to be drastically improved so communities can continue to function after future cyclones, according to a new report from
A new paper based on research in Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest suggests ‘termite transplants’ may be necessary to help regenerating forests thrive.
James Cook University scientists have been trying to discover exactly why some animals glow under ultraviolet light.
A medical student at James Cook University is showcasing how nanoparticles could enhance breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
A new study has put to the test what happens when dominant ant species vanish from the ecosystem – with worrying results.
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.
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 wins the upcoming federal election.
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 beyond since 2000.
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.
James Cook University has launched a new PhD program, PhD@Work, that will help drive innovation and development that supports North Queensland’s economic growth.
A James Cook University researcher and Army veteran behind an innovative program that combines physical fitness and mental wellbeing has issued a call to arms for Townsville veterans wanting to get back to their best.
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows.
James Cook University scientists have found stonefish toxins could be used to fight parasitic worm infections suffered by nearly a quarter of the world’s population.
Dozens more pharmacists in Queensland will be able to diagnose, prescribe and provide referrals for a range of common acute and chronic health conditions after completing a James Cook University program.
A recent study on cell-cultivated fish has produced promising results that could put seafood back on the menu for the three to five percent of the global population with severe food allergies.
The latest technology to extract venom from box jellyfish and Irukandji has arrived in the Far North – helping researchers combat injuries caused by the stingers.
A trip on James Cook University’s Daintree Rainforest canopy crane has inspired a writer to new heights in her work.
An alarming number of cancer “hotspots” identified in a James Cook University-led study has prompted calls for better education of the warning signs in regional Queensland.
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50km east of Mackay in north Queensland.
JCU researchers are hoping to unlock the enormous potential of grouper fish as a source of healthy seafood in Australia and Vietnam.
New research shows music can lift the mood of listeners who are feeling low, and researchers want to better understand how listening to music can boost wellbeing.
A huge study analysing 40 years of data has found tropical forests are not adapting fast enough to climate change, leading to fears over their ability to survive as the Earth warms.
February’s monsoonal rainfall in northern Queensland has had a devastating effect on the Giant Clam Garden off James Cook University’s Orpheus Island Research Station, with the reduced salinity in the water leading to a mass die off.
Researchers say climate change-induced changes in the weather may have dire effects on mosquito-borne diseases (MBD) in island nations.
A new study on how children left behind cope when their parents go overseas for work has found mixed results.
Northern Queenslanders who endured last month’s major flood event are being urged to recount their experiences in a James Cook University survey aimed at improving preparedness for the next severe weather event.
The Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC) welcomes the appointment of Dr. Scott Davis as its new Executive Director to lead TAAHC’s transition from an establishment phase to one of growth, success, and influence.
A Far North Queensland teen is daring to dream big after receiving a $30,000 scholarship designed to set James Cook University students up for success.
Traditional Owners from North Queensland and James Cook University researchers have identified native plant compounds that could soon alleviate the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
An extensive flood plume caused by the recent severe weather event in northern Queensland is pushing vast amounts of river discharge to cover about 50,000 km2 of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to Mackay – stretching across inshore, mid-shelf,
Two new distinct frog species have been discovered in North Queensland.
An artificial intelligence model designed to classify complex medical case documents has been bested by its human challengers – but researchers say the AI technology could still be of enormous benefit.
A research centre that will invest up to $1 million in funding every year to improve the mental health of northern Australians and beyond has been launched at James Cook University.
Hundreds of students will take the first step on their academic journey at James Cook University, flocking to campus today for the start of O Week.
Environmentally hazardous cigarette butts may ironically hold the answer to cleansing Australia’s waterways of major metal contaminants, according to a new James Cook University-led study.
A new study shows that fully protecting the world’s most popular scuba diving sites could not only help marine life bounce back, but also generate an extra US $2 billion for coastal economies.
JCU researchers are looking into measures of past temperature variation to better predict the risk of bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
A four year-long research study has found that particles secreted by an intestinal worm may assist in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an ailment suffered by millions of people globally.
A new study has found that nearly half the coral trout caught on the Great Barrier Reef come from marine reserves – where protected fish grow larger and produce far more offspring.
The Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville will reopen on Tuesday 4th February but there may be some disruptions to teaching and services.
Occupational therapy students have been visiting the homes of elderly people to determine their risk of having a fall - in an attempt to lessen the impact of the $2.3 billion problem.
First Nations patients in regional Queensland have seen significant improvement in their management of Type 2 diabetes under a new programme backed by James Cook University researchers, leading to calls to expand it state-wide.
James Cook University researchers will trial a new way of caring for Torres Strait Islanders in an attempt to bring down high rates of dementia in the community.
Scientists say the latest study of the effects of a heatwave on a part of the Great Barrier Reef shows ‘catastrophic’ damage – with global warming no longer a projection but an immediate reality and urgent action necessary.
Following a spate of recent fatal accidents, a James Cook University scientist is warning of the drowning danger posed by waterfalls as people flock outdoors and look to cool off over the Australia Day long weekend.
James Cook University researchers are working on selective breeding of the Akoya oyster as they prepare to unlock the enormous potential of this emergent food source.
A James Cook University surgeon is off to the Philippines to help provide life-changing operations to people in the Southeast Asian nation.
Access to midwifery services for expectant mothers in the Mackay region and beyond will be boosted with the launch of a face-to-face component based in the city.
The search for long-lost shipwrecks, downed aircraft and even rare species of coral and fish could become easier thanks to a ground-breaking image enhancement technology developed by James Cook University researchers.
Nearly 3000 prospective James Cook University (JCU) students are a step closer to their chosen careers, with more than 1000 receiving offers in today’s Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) major round.
James Cook University researchers examining the challenges faced by women in gaining a diagnosis for two debilitating conditions are urging GPs to come forward with their own experiences.
A new global study of sharks, rays and chimaeras (closely related to sharks) has shown overfishing is driving most species to extinction as demand for their meat rapidly increases – but Australia is currently bucking the trend.
Researchers have been analysing how humanoid robots relate to people and say teaching the machines how to understand emotion may be essential in getting the best from them.
A global study of freshwater species has found nearly a quarter are threatened with extinction, with scientists calling for the findings to be used to help reduce the loss of freshwater biodiversity.
JCU researchers have found particles in popular ‘superfood’ Spirulina that could lead to lead to huge advancements in vaccine production and effectiveness.