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We're wasting over half our supply of this non-renewable fertiliser ingredient
Nature Food
NZ and UK scientists are warning we need to be much more careful in how we use phosphorus, if we want future generations to continue using the wonder fertiliser ingredient. Phosphorus stores are limited, and researchers calculate we could run out Read more about We're wasting over half our supply of this non-renewable fertiliser ingredient
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Gene discovery offers new hope for Aussies living with chronic skin disease
Nature Communications
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis – a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes patients to develop red, scaly and itchy patches across their body. Read more about Gene discovery offers new hope for Aussies living with chronic skin disease
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Persian plateau unveiled as crucial hub for early human migration out of Africa
Nature Communications
A new study combining genetic, palaeoecological, and archaeological evidence has unveiled the Persian Plateau as a pivotal geographic location serving as a hub for Homo sapiens during the early stages of their migration out of Africa. Published in Read more about Persian plateau unveiled as crucial hub for early human migration out of Africa
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Risk prediction using our genes and gut bacteria can improve early detection of diseases
Nature Aging
A new study has shown that risk scores based on our genes and gut bacteria can improve the prediction of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and prostate cancer over traditional risk factors alone. And when it comes to prediction of a person’s risk Read more about Risk prediction using our genes and gut bacteria can improve early detection of diseases
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Bleaching can hamper reproduction and recovery in corals
Coral Reefs
Bleaching can suppress reproduction in a common coral species found in the Great Barrier Reef, hampering future reef replenishment, new research led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and James Cook University (JCU) has identified. Read more about Bleaching can hamper reproduction and recovery in corals
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The sound of space: Why scientists are turning telescope data into sounds
Frontiers in Communication
Images from telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope have expanded the way we see space. But what if you can’t see? Can stars be turned into sounds instead? NASA’s Universe of Sound data sonification program, with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Read more about The sound of space: Why scientists are turning telescope data into sounds
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Scientists and experts call for the protection of Toondah Harbour
More than 150 scientists and experts have signed an open letter urging Australia's federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to reject a controversial real estate project they say will destroy internationally significant wetlands at Toondah Read more about Scientists and experts call for the protection of Toondah Harbour
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Micro-Lisa! Low-power light laser makes it mark in low-cost polymer
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech biomedical products, electronics and data storage components. Now Flinders University researchers have discovered a light-responsive, inexpensive sulfur-derived polymer is Read more about Micro-Lisa! Low-power light laser makes it mark in low-cost polymer
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How to help older drivers hang up the keys for good
Journal of Transport and Health
Active planning is the key to older people walking away from driving for the last time, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast research. The researchers explored the individual and environmental factors that influenced older drivers’ Read more about How to help older drivers hang up the keys for good
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New concrete possibilities from waste materials
Structural Concrete
The use of recycled concrete and glass aggregates in concrete production has emerged as a highly promising means of increasing the recycling rate of waste materials – but durability issues have plagued some combinations of recycled ingredients. Now Read more about New concrete possibilities from waste materials
Australia; VIC; SAFlinders University|The University of Melbourne