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PTSD assistance dogs could be trained to smell stress on people's breath
Frontiers in Allergy
Dogs can be trained to detect the scent of trauma reactions and stress in people's breath, according to international researchers, who say this could make PTSD assistance dogs more effective. The researchers were able to train two dogs to recognise Read more about PTSD assistance dogs could be trained to smell stress on people's breath
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Mobilising the private sector to help fund the restoration of Aotearoa’s coastal and marine environments
A changing climate and biodiversity loss has led to a financing gap in funding the conservation and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems. New research has created an impact investment framework to support and scale business and restorative Read more about Mobilising the private sector to help fund the restoration of Aotearoa’s coastal and marine environments
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Coastal dunes on the march in South Australia – and around the world
Geomorphology
Coastal transgressive dunefields are on the march in South Australia – retreating inland from an angry ocean at an alarming rate. Yet while this occurs in plain sight, communities are largely oblivious to long-term coastal changes, and Flinders Read more about Coastal dunes on the march in South Australia – and around the world
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Miscarriages linked to health risks in later pregnancies
eClinicalMedicine
New Curtin University research has revealed a link between miscarriage and the increased risk of developing complications of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure-related disorders in later pregnancies. New Curtin University research has Read more about Miscarriages linked to health risks in later pregnancies
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Unlocking supernova stardust secrets
The Astrophysical Journal
Curtin University-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite that was formed by a star other than our sun. The discovery was made using a technique called atom probe tomography which revealed Read more about Unlocking supernova stardust secrets
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Mapping sovereign capability to build ‘foundational’ AI tech
Foundation models currently power multiple AI products, including ChatGPT, and represent a huge opportunity for Australia. This technology underpins the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and could boost Australia’s productivity, Read more about Mapping sovereign capability to build ‘foundational’ AI tech
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Highlighting global strategies for accelerating AI in science
A report from international and Australian researchers offers a comprehensive analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence in science and research across various countries including Australia. It addresses both the advancements made and Read more about Highlighting global strategies for accelerating AI in science
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EXPERT REACTION: Common contraceptive hormone linked to increased brain tumour risk
The BMJ
A French study has found that prolonged use of progesterone-like hormones which are found in some contraceptive injections and hormone treatments, are linked to an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called a meningioma. The study Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Common contraceptive hormone linked to increased brain tumour risk
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Quantum computing processors working at 20X warmer temperatures
Nature
Advanced quantum computer cooling techniques could lead to more powerful, cost-effective and energy-efficient systems sooner. The achievement demonstrates that ‘hot qubits’ are now a reality after the same engineers showed in an innovative paper Read more about Quantum computing processors working at 20X warmer temperatures
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Delirium a ‘strong risk factor’ for dementia among older people
The BMJ
Delirium is a strong risk factor for dementia and death among older people, according to Australian research. Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s usual mental state. Symptoms include agitation, confusion or being unable to stay focused when Read more about Delirium a ‘strong risk factor’ for dementia among older people
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Spearheading changes to global anaemia guidelines
The Lancet Haematology
The way anaemia is diagnosed worldwide could change for the first time in 50 years, following a landmark study led by WEHI researchers. The findings have been used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to revamp their global guidelines for the Read more about Spearheading changes to global anaemia guidelines
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Hope, fear, and guilt: Your climate feelings may impact the solutions you support
PLOS Climate
The type of emotional reaction someone has to climate change is associated with the types of climate policies they're likely to support, a new survey shows. While hopeful people put faith in proactive policies like investing in infrastructure, Read more about Hope, fear, and guilt: Your climate feelings may impact the solutions you support
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Does a low heart rate mean a high life of crime?
PLOS ONE
Women with a low resting heart rate had a slightly higher chance of a criminal lifestyle, say US and Swedish researchers who investigated the criminal offence records of 12,500 women for up to 40 years. Additionally, the team say unintentional Read more about Does a low heart rate mean a high life of crime?
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Poverty is the main reason people are selling their kidneys
PLOS Global Public Health
Poverty is the main motivator prompting people to sell a kidney, according to Australian and international researchers who say many people who choose to sell a kidney are unaware of the potential health risks. The team reviewed previous research Read more about Poverty is the main reason people are selling their kidneys
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Telescope becomes stellar ‘speed camera’ in world-first measurement
Nature
For the first time, the super-fast speeds of a neutron star’s powerful jets have been recorded by CSIRO’s Australia Telescope Compact Array and the ESA’s Integral observatory. The research has been published in Nature. In a world first, Read more about Telescope becomes stellar ‘speed camera’ in world-first measurement
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Complete sugarcane genome sequence opens up new era in breeding
Nature
A major step forward has been taken in sugarcane research with the mapping of a complex genome, three times the size of humans. Sugarcane contributes $2. 2 billion to the Australian economy and accounts for 80 per cent of global sugar supply. The Read more about Complete sugarcane genome sequence opens up new era in breeding
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17 mountains at high risk of losing biodiversity under climate change
Nature
Species living in 17 mountains around the world are facing the risk of extinction due to the rapid rate of warming attributed to climate change. However, the establishment of additional meteorological monitoring stations in mountainous areas Read more about 17 mountains at high risk of losing biodiversity under climate change
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Climate change may be messing with timekeeping
Nature
Melting polar caps are slowing the Earth's rotation by enough that we might have to make changes to the global clock later than expected. A US geophysicist used mathematical modelling to figure out that a negative "leap second" to be added to Read more about Climate change may be messing with timekeeping
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New oxygen-powered battery raises hopes of permanent pacemakers
Chem
Implantable medical devices rely on batteries, which eventually run low and require invasive surgeries to replace. To solve this, Chinese researchers have just successfully tested a new battery on rats, which uses the body's oxygen to deliver a Read more about New oxygen-powered battery raises hopes of permanent pacemakers
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EXPERT REACTION: Less sitting could lower your blood pressure
JAMA Network Open
Spending less time sitting could help reduce blood pressure in people over 60, according to an Australian and international study. The study split around 280 people with high blood pressure into 2 groups, one group was given interventions to help Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Less sitting could lower your blood pressure
Australia; InternationalBaker Heart and Diabetes Institute|Deakin University...