Many of Australia's unique freshwater fish species are edging closer to extinction, with new research warning that the nation's Wet Tropics is facing an escalating conservation crisis. Full story: shorturl.at/KKYG6

A common human nasal decongestant may help reduce bleeding during corrective nasal surgery in dogs suffering from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. Full story: shorturl.at/NlDV2

New economic modelling from JCU researchers reveals that a five-million-dollar investment to control crown-of-thorns (CoTS) starfish numbers in the Cairns region created 61 new jobs and generated $20 million of economic activity. Full story: shorturl.at/QuWYl

Analysis of the surge in melioidosis cases during Townsville’s record rainfall during the 2024-25 wet season has reinforced recommendations for emergency care staff. Full story: shorturl.at/RpS6r

Young men and, perhaps surprisingly, older women have the highest rates of injury among tourists visiting Queensland, according to a study of nine years of ambulance records in the state. Full story: shorturl.at/7xgwI

Experts from across Education, Health and Community Services have met at James Cook University to discuss the latest research on supporting people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Full story: shorturl.at/kEl1Z

James Cook University recognised seven outstanding alumni at a ceremony on Friday 28 August at the Bebegu Yumba Campus in Townsville. Full story: shorturl.at/9g1um

Despite having one of the world's largest fishing zones, Australia produces only a tiny share of the world's seafood, with new research suggesting the nation's heavy reliance on imports is shifting environmental and social costs to other countries. Full story: shorturl.at/VdnzU

New @jcuofficial.bsky.social research has used highly sensitive environmental DNA (e-DNA) techniques to find two species of threatened frogs in places they’ve never been seen before - and find another still struggling to recover from past disease outbreaks. Read more👉🏾 tinyurl.com/y2jtd6an

@jcuofficial.bsky.social will welcome high school students onto its Townsville campus this October to learn from experienced and knowledgeable brain-science experts and participate in engaging hands-on workshops. The free NeuroSTEM program is on 17 October. Enrol here 👉🏾https://tinyurl.com/26vncxnx

The King’s Birthday long weekend in Queensland will bring a literary treat, with top authors discussing conservation at the North Australian Festival of Arts in Townsville before an intensive writing workshop gets under way on scenic Yunbenun/Magnetic Island. Full story: shorturl.at/TdZnq

Far North Queensland high school students have gone behind the scenes of tropical science and research as part of JCU's Heroes in Science program. 🏫🌳🔬 Read the full story here 👉📰 bit.ly/4fXLBB

Women in rural and remote Queensland are facing major barriers to fertility care that are making an already difficult fertility journey even harder, new James Cook University research has found. 👩‍🍼👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Read the full story here 📰👉 bit.ly/4wwW1gK

JCU is this week hosting a group of high school students from New Caledonia as they work alongside North Queensland students and academics on an engineering project. 🤝🇳🇨🇦🇺🏫 Read the full story here 👉📰 bit.ly/4g3qFIk

A study by a JCU researcher has found that using artificial intelligence detection software in student assessment is fundamentally unreliable and risks undermining, rather than protecting, academic integrity. Full story: shorturl.at/esZfB

JCUVet is putting the call out for man’s best friend to become regular blood donors and help save the lives of other pets in need. 🩸🐶 Read the full story here 📰👉https://bit.ly/4xpZMFu

JCU and QIMR Berghofer have strengthened their strategic partnership to create one of Australia's leading collaborations in tropical health research and accelerating the development of new vaccines. Read the full story here 👉📰 bit.ly/3TDJXMS

Queensland has abundant rare earth mineral deposits - close to the surface and well-suited to extraction using JCU's newly developed and more environment-friendly processing options. @jcuofficial.bsky.social Read more here 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/2mesh9nb

James Cook University has helped showcase Mackay as an emerging centre for advanced regional medicine, research and healthcare innovation, hosting the first-ever AMAQ Junior Doctors Conference in the Whitsunday region. Read the full story here 📰👉 shorturl.at/7s2Cv

A James Cook University study is challenging the belief that the greatest cost of going to court is losing a case, arguing the legal process itself can leave lasting psychological scars. 👨‍⚖️⚖ Read the full story here 📰👉 shorturl.at/stiks

James Cook University and the Australian Army Cadets have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally recognise the leadership and skills gained by Cadets as part of their training. 🖊📝🪖 Read the full story here 📰👉 bit.ly/3TlGfY9

James Cook University is opening up two keynote lectures at its mental health symposium to the public this weekend, with leading experts set to explore two important topics. 🗣🧠 Read the full story here 👉📰 bit.ly/3TB1YLE

James Cook University is inviting the community to explore its Cairns Nguma-bada campus (Smithfield) this Friday, July 24, with Open Day offering an inside look at the University's teaching and student experience. Read the full story here 👉📰https://bit.ly/44KcGlq

Analysis of three million toad calls from across Australia gives rare insights into toad breeding behaviour - and offers new hope for halting their advance. @jcu ecology researchers discovered the best conditions for toad calling. tinyurl.com/yc4yeccr

Leading international scientists, policymakers and Indigenous leaders will converge on James Cook University’s Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville between July 21 to 23, for a global summit on Coastal Resilience and Habitat Restoration. Read the full story here 📰👉 bit.ly/4vxebyd

After previous plans failed to deliver the necessary improvements, @jcuofficial.bsky.social scientists Dr Jon Day and Dr Ron Cole outline their concerns around the latest Australian Federal and QLD State Government proposals for improving water quality. theconversation.com/water-pollut...

Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef - plans to fix it aren’t up to the task

There’s one big threat facing the Great Barrier Reef which Australian authorities can solve. But will they?

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JCU's Yeinie Building in Cairns has been officially opened marking an important milestone in the University's commitment to improving health outcomes across northern Queensland and the tropics. Read the full story here 👉📰 bit.ly/4vz2B5N

JCU officially opens Yeinie Building in milestone for northern health education

James Cook University’s Yeinie Building in Cairns has been officially opened marking an important milestone in the University's commitment to improving health outcomes across northern Queensland and t...

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Researchers at JCU have identified a promising vaccine candidate against hookworm, a neglected tropical disease that affects an estimated 470 million people worldwide. 🪱💉👩‍⚕️ Read the full story here 📰👉 bit.ly/4ynQivA

A James Cook University marine geologist will serve as Chief Scientist on this week’s transit voyage of CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, mapping the seafloor off Australia’s east coast and helping protect the environment and shipping. Full story: shorturl.at/mjpzn

JCU is inviting future students and the local community to discover its facilities, course offerings at their Mount Isa Open Day on Thursday, July 16. 🏫👨‍🏫👨🏾‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓 Read the full story here 📰👉 bit.ly/4gCMX5K

Discover your future at JCU’s Mount Isa Open Day

James Cook University is inviting future students and the local community to discover its facilities, course offerings at their Mount Isa Open Day on Thursday, July 16.

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