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A life changing journey for an adolescent with autism
2017-07-21 15:21. Looking at the positive change for an adolescent boy with autism and his family while travelling through Africa has been the focus of a Griffith University research study. Now the focus of an ABC documentary to be aired this Monday Read more about A life changing journey for an adolescent with autism - Scimex
Australia; QLDGriffith UniversityNote for journalists:- Name:
- Louise Durack
- Phone:
- +61 7 5552 8517
- Position:
- Media contact
- Email:
- l.durack@griffith.edu.au
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C-section more likely following weight gain in pregnancy
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
2017-07-21 12:01. Women who gain a lot of weight while pregnant are more likely to require a caesarean delivery, especially if their first baby was delivered by caesarean, according to a New Zealand study. Caesarean rates are high in Australia and Read more about C-section more likely following weight gain in pregnancy - Scimex
New ZealandUniversity of AucklandNote for journalists:University of Auckland author available for comment
- Name:
- Michelle Wise
- Phone:
- +64 9 923 9488
- Position:
- Author
- Email:
- m.wise@auckland.ac.nz
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Spacecumbers: coming soon to a space salad near you
New Phytologist
2017-07-21 11:00. Japanese scientists have grown cucumbers on the International Space Station to improve our understanding of how gravity affects plants' roots. They found that root growth was mostly dominated by the search for water sources in Read more about Spacecumbers: coming soon to a space salad near you - Scimex
InternationalTohoku University, JapanNote for journalists:- Name:
- Hideyuki Takahashi
- Phone:
- +81 22 217 5714
- Position:
- Study Author
- Email:
- hideyuki@ige.tohoku.ac.jp
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A soft drink with your burger may pile on the pounds in more ways than one
BMC Nutrition
2017-07-21 10:00. Bad news if you like a soft drink with your burger; a drink with your meal not only ups the calories, but a new US study suggests it may also change the way your body metabolises food, potentially causing you to store more fat. Read more about A soft drink with your burger may pile on the pounds in more ways than one - Scimex
InternationalUSDA Agricultural Research Service, USANote for journalists:Independent expert comments are available from the UK Science Media Centre.
- Name:
- Shanon Casperson
- Position:
- Author
- Email:
- shanon.casperson@ars.usda.gov
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Hidden lives of bioluminescent fish may shed new light on neuroscience
2017-07-21 08:01. Flashlight fish hide away in deep coral crevasses and have bioluminescent organs on their cheeks that give off bright, bluish light. In Indonesia, researchers are documenting the behaviour of the elusive fish, which come towards Read more about Hidden lives of bioluminescent fish may shed new light on neuroscience - Scimex
InternationalLuminocean Marine EducationNote for journalists:Videos and images available
- Name:
- Mareike Huhn
- Phone:
- +62 812 864 941 55
- Position:
- Scientific Coordinator
- Email:
- mareike@luminocean.com
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Engineering a cooler Earth
Science
2017-07-21 04:00. Ideas to combat climate change by hacking Earth's climate to make it cooler - 'geoengineering' - have been around for decades. Proponents suggest putting physical barriers in the outer atmosphere to reflect the sun or using Read more about Engineering a cooler Earth - Scimex
InternationalPaper 1: ETH Zurich, Switzerland; Paper 2: Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Germany; National Center for Atmospheric Research, USANote for journalists:Two perspective articles (not research papers) and an editorial. All are open access.
- Name:
- Ulrike Lohmann
- Phone:
- +41 7 8889 3886
- Position:
- Paper 1 author
- Email:
- ulrike.lohmann@env.ethz.ch
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Resistance could stop 'gene drives' in their tracks
PLOS Genetics
2017-07-21 04:00. A powerful new tool in the scientific toolbox - the ability to rapidly drive genetic changes through natural populations - might not be as effective as scientists hoped, according to US research. In Australia, 'gene drives' have Read more about Resistance could stop 'gene drives' in their tracks - Scimex
InternationalCornell University, USANote for journalists:Australian newspapers have permission from the journal to run this story in print on the day the embargo lifts, with the strict proviso that nothing can appear online until after the embargo lifts.
- Name:
- Philipp Messer
- Phone:
- +1 607 255 3984
- Position:
- Study Author
- Email:
- messer@cornell.edu
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Menopause: a great excuse to dump the kids at grandma's
Computational Biology
2017-07-21 04:00. Great news for parents who need a babysitter this weekend; French scientists used computer models of human populations to add weight to the argument that menopause exists because grandmothers have a greater chance of passing on Read more about Menopause: a great excuse to dump the kids at grandma's - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Montpellier, France; PSL Research University, FranceNote for journalists:Australian newspapers have permission from the journal to run this story in print on the day the embargo lifts, with the strict proviso that nothing can appear online until after the embargo lifts.
- Name:
- Carla Aimé
- Phone:
- +33 674 906 360
- Position:
- Author
- Email:
- mme.carla.aime@gmail.com
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Cash for carbon: paying landowners to delay deforestation is worth it
Science
2017-07-21 04:00. Directly paying locals in developing countries not to cut down trees is cheaper than the carbon-related costs from deforestation, according to research by an international team in Uganda. Curbing deforestation in low-income Read more about Cash for carbon: paying landowners to delay deforestation is worth it - Scimex
InternationalNorthwestern University, USANote for journalists:Paper is open access and available on the Science website.
- Name:
- Seema Jayachandran
- Phone:
- +1 415 269 7631
- Position:
- Author
- Email:
- seema@northwestern.edu
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Poor mental health could lead to unnecessary nasal surgery
JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery
2017-07-21 01:01. Patients electing for rhinoplasty may overestimate the seriousness of their condition due to underlying poor mental health or self-esteem, a UNSW study finds. Location of Interest:. Australia. NSW. The University of New South Wales. Read more about Poor mental health could lead to unnecessary nasal surgery - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of New South WalesNote for journalists:- Name:
- Gabrielle Dunlevy
- Phone:
- +61 2 9385 1933
- Position:
- Senior Media Advisor
- Email:
- g.dunlevy@unsw.edu.au
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Most Kiwis satisfied with healthcare access
New Zealand Medical Journal
2017-07-21 00:01. Almost 70 per cent of New Zealanders rate their access to healthcare as highly satisfied, according to self-reported data from the 2014/15 New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study. One-quarter of participants were moderately satisfied Read more about Most Kiwis satisfied with healthcare access - Scimex
New ZealandUniversity of AucklandNote for journalists:Research based on the 2014/15 New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study (NZAVS) survey. No media release.
- Name:
- Carol Lee
- Position:
- Lead Author, PhD student
- Email:
- clee879@aucklanduni.ac.nz
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What happens to our health records when we die?
New Zealand Medical Journal
2017-07-21 00:01. As we continue to move toward a digital culture, health records — including genetic information — are increasingly stored electronically and these records can persist long after the patient has died. In a viewpoint article, Read more about What happens to our health records when we die? - Scimex
New ZealandUniversity of Otago|Law Foundation New ZealandNote for journalists:- Name:
- Jon Cornwall
- Phone:
- +64 4 463 6650
- Position:
- Legal Author
- Email:
- jon.cornwall@vuw.ac.nz
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Appendicitis could be early sign of colorectal cancer in over-45s
New Zealand Medical Journal
2017-07-21 00:01. Getting appendicitis when you're over 45 could be the first sign of underlying colorectal cancer, according to New Zealand researchers. In a 13-year retrospective study, the authors found that people over 45 who'd had appendicitis Read more about Appendicitis could be early sign of colorectal cancer in over-45s - Scimex
New ZealandUniversity of Otago|University of Auckland|Nelson Marlborough DHBNote for journalists:No media release.
- Name:
- Rebecca Shine
- Position:
- Lead Author
- Email:
- rshi027@gmail.com
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Spanning research and the clinic: top diabetes awards for Garvan leaders
2017 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Diabetes Society and the Australian Diabetes Educators Association
2017-07-20 23:07. Three diabetes experts from Sydney’ s Garvan Institute of Medical Research have been announced as the winners of prestigious annual awards bestowed by the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS). Professor Mark Febbraio will receive Read more about Spanning research and the clinic: top diabetes awards for Garvan leaders - Scimex
Australia; NSWGarvan Institute of Medical ResearchNote for journalists:Professors Febbraio, Greenfield and Chisholm are available for interview. To arrange to speak with one or more of the researchers, contact Brigid O’Gorman at b.ogorman@garvan.org.au or on 0406 084804.
- Name:
- Brigid O'Gorman
- Position:
- Science Media and Communications Officer
- Email:
- b.ogorman@garvan.org.au
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Third of dementia cases could be prevented by lifestyle choices
The Lancet
2017-07-20 16:30. One in three cases of dementia could be prevented by targeting nine lifestyle factors, from staying in school beyond fifteen to reducing social isolation in old age, according to a major report from 24 international experts, Read more about Third of dementia cases could be prevented by lifestyle choices - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of Melbourne|University College London, UKNote for journalists:Professor David Ames from The University of Melbourne is attending the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017 in London and is not available for interviews until Monday 24 July. Please contact Kathryn Powley, Media Advisor at The University of Melbourne, to arrange interviews.
- Name:
- David Ames
- Phone:
- +61 3 8344 1782
- Position:
- Co-Author
- Email:
- kathryn.powley@unimelb.edu.au
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Parents have critical role in preventing teen drinking
BMC Public Health
2017-07-20 15:30. Fewer teenagers are drinking alcohol but more needs to be done to curb the drinking habits of Australian school students, based on the findings of the latest study by Adelaide researchers. Location of Interest:. Australia. SA. The Read more about Parents have critical role in preventing teen drinking - Scimex
Australia; SAThe University of Adelaide|South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Note for journalists:- Name:
- Jacqueline Bowden
- Phone:
- +61 8 8128 4095
- Position:
- Author
- Email:
- Jacqueline.Bowden@sahmri.com
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Northern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook 2017
2017-07-20 12:09. The Northern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook 2017 has been released by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC. A strong wet season in northern Western Australia and the Northern Territory has resulted in strong vegetation growth, Read more about Northern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook 2017 - Scimex
QLD; WA; NTBushfire and Natural Hazards CRCNote for journalists:The Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC can speak about the reasons for the update and the science behind it. For detailed comment on the bushfire potential in each state, contact the relevant state fire agency.
- Name:
- Nathan Maddock
- Position:
- Senior Communications Officer
- Email:
- nathan.maddock@bnhcrc.com.au
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UTS research leads to new insight into the adverse effects of maternal cigarette smoking
American Journal of Physiology. Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology
2017-07-20 10:10. Research lead by UTS scientists has discovered that oxidative stress is the major mechanism by which developing offspring are harmed when cigarettes are smoked during pregnancy. Location of Interest:. Australia. NSW. University of Read more about UTS research leads to new insight into the adverse effects of maternal cigarette smoking - Scimex
Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)Note for journalists:- Name:
- Rebecca Gallegos
- Phone:
- +61 2 9514 8271
- Position:
- Marketing and Communications Officer
- Email:
- rebecca.gallegos@uts.edu.au
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Giant sunfish species evades discovery for centuries
Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
2017-07-20 09:01. An elusive new species of ocean sunfish has been discovered by an international team of researchers led by a Murdoch University PhD student. Marianne Nyegaard from the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences uncovered the new Read more about Giant sunfish species evades discovery for centuries - Scimex
Australia; WAMurdoch UniversityNote for journalists:- Name:
- Pepita Smyth
- Phone:
- +61 8 9360 1289
- Position:
- Media and Communications Advisor
- Email:
- p.smyth@murdoch.edu.au
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Galaxy spiral arms allow school children to weigh black holes
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
2017-07-20 09:00. Astronomers from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, and the University of Minnesota Duluth, USA, have provided a way for armchair astronomers, and even primary school children, to merely look at a spiral galaxy and Read more about Galaxy spiral arms allow school children to weigh black holes - Scimex
Australia; VICSwinburne University of TechnologyNote for journalists:- Name:
- Lea Kivivali
- Phone:
- +61 3 9214 5428
- Position:
- Senior Media and Communications Adviser
- Email:
- lkivivali@swin.edu.au
