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Take a deep breath: the Wim Hof method seems to work
PLOS ONE
The first full review of work on the Wim Hof breathing method suggests that it does help reduce inflammation. The method's impact on athletic performance was less clear. The Wim Hof method may reduce inflammation, per systematic reviewThe Wim Hof Read more about Take a deep breath: the Wim Hof method seems to work
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"What’s gonna happen to the dog?” Photos reveal struggles of people and pets living with homelessness
PLOS ONE
A photo project has documented the lives of people and their pets who are living with homelessness. The project as a Photovoice project—a research method that invites community members to take photos that can help deepen understanding of a certain Read more about "What’s gonna happen to the dog?” Photos reveal struggles of people and pets living with homelessness
InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA -
Serious racial and sexual discrimination in Aussie university leadership
PLOS ONE
Racism against non-Europeans is extreme, and levels of sexism are still strong when it comes to who is appointed to Vice-Chancellor (VC) roles at Australian universities, according to new research. The team used statistics to look at whether biases Read more about Serious racial and sexual discrimination in Aussie university leadership
Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney -
What whales can teach us about menopause
Nature
Menopause is extremely rare outside of humans; most female animals spend virtually their entire lifespan pre-menopause. But several species of toothed whales have independently evolved menopause. Why? A new study suggests that transitioning to Read more about What whales can teach us about menopause
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Drought might make overnight burning wildfires a bigger problem
Nature
Overnight burning of wildfires is likely to increase during drought conditions, according to international researchers, who say the increased availability of extremely dry fuel that comes with drought conditions is the most important factor for Read more about Drought might make overnight burning wildfires a bigger problem
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Bright light therapy doesn’t seem to boost depression treatment
JAMA Psychiatry
Wearing morning bright light therapy glasses didn’t provide any additional edge for teenagers aiming to treat their moderate to severe depression. More than 220 young people ages 12 to 18 already receiving inpatient treatment in Germany were Read more about Bright light therapy doesn’t seem to boost depression treatment
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Covid rebound could have different causes
JAMA Network Open
Chinese researchers studied Covid rebound rates after people with mild or moderate Covid took either Paxlovid or a new kind of antiviral called VV116. In both cases, roughly one out of every five patients saw their viral loads bounce back, and a Read more about Covid rebound could have different causes
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Teens who have used psychedelics may have lower rates of psychotic symptoms
JAMA Psychiatry
A study of twins has found that the use of psychedelics may be linked to lower rates of psychotic symptoms at age 15, although for teens with a higher genetic vulnerability to schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder, it was linked to more manic Read more about Teens who have used psychedelics may have lower rates of psychotic symptoms
Australia; International; VICThe University of Melbourne|Karolinska Institutet, Sweden -
New device targets affordable mobile community tests for kidney disease
Methods
Kidney disease is a growing global problem, with a new portable device developed by Flinders University showcasing some of the science and innovation being thrown at the issue. With World Kidney Day highlighting how chronic kidney disease affects Read more about New device targets affordable mobile community tests for kidney disease
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Call to improve challenging behaviour support services under the NDIS
Australian Journal of Social Issues
The Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme funds positive behaviour support (PBS) for people living with disabilities with challenging behaviour support needs. Led by Flinders University, a new study of 392 NDIS-registered behaviour Read more about Call to improve challenging behaviour support services under the NDIS
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Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required
Frontiers in Sleep
Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an alternative solution that should be considered. Are sleeping pills Read more about Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required
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Maternal health support critical in the development of children born to mothers with pre-existing diabetes
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that intrauterine exposure to diabetes could be a crucial factor in the mental and psychomotor development of children, particularly those younger than 12 months. Maternal health support critical Read more about Maternal health support critical in the development of children born to mothers with pre-existing diabetes
Australia; WAEdith Cowan University -
Record efficiency for next-gen roll-to-roll printed solar cells
Nature Communications
This clean energy discovery is set to expand the boundaries of where solar cells can be used, in ways that were previously unimaginable. Scientists from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have led an international team to a clean energy Read more about Record efficiency for next-gen roll-to-roll printed solar cells
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The coral is listening
Royal Society Open Science
Coral larvae were drawn to settle in sites with attractive soundscapes, according to a new paper. The custom solar-powered soundscapes mimicked those of healthy reef ecosystems, and saw markedly higher rates (up to seven times) of larval settlement Read more about The coral is listening
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Smart magpies are thanks to nurture more than nature
Royal Society Open Science
We all know how smart Aussie magpies are, but Aussie researchers wanted to test whether those smarts were mostly inherited, or something the bird brains learned from their flock. The researchers tested maggies and their fledglings' ability to learn Read more about Smart magpies are thanks to nurture more than nature
Australia; NSW; WAThe University of Western Australia|Macquarie University -
Emperor penguin populations are in decline
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
The global population of emperor penguins is declining by around −1. 3% per year, according to Australian, NZ and international researchers, although they don't yet know the reason why. The researchers found that in 2018 there were around 24,000 Read more about Emperor penguin populations are in decline
Australia; New Zealand; TASUniversity of Canterbury|Australian Antarctic Division -
Are journals too focused on publishing research in English?
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Most scientific journals are making minimal effort to overcome the barriers non-English speakers face when it comes to publishing peer-reviewed research, according to an Australian study. The team surveyed policies of 736 biological sciences Read more about Are journals too focused on publishing research in English?
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDThe University of Queensland|The University of New South Wales... -
Fishing gear is trapping whales and causing problems, even when it's minor
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
North Atlantic right whales are getting stuck in fishing gear, according to Aussie researchers who say even if they survive it can cause all kinds of issues. The team used information about 199 females sighted between 1977 and 2018, combined with Read more about Fishing gear is trapping whales and causing problems, even when it's minor
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EXPERT REACTION: Apple cider vinegar may help young obese people to lose weight
BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
A small study has found that a small amount of apple cider vinegar every day may help overweight or obese people lose weight and reduce their BMI. The study included 120 people aged between 12 and 25, split into groups that either drank a placebo Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Apple cider vinegar may help young obese people to lose weight
Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SAHoly Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon -
Covid vaccine linked to lower risk of heart complications after Covid infection
Heart
New research looking at data from 20 million people found that getting a Covid jab was linked to reduced risks of heart failure, clotting within the veins of a limb, and blood clotting in the artery for up to a year after SARS-CoV-2 infection. This Read more about Covid vaccine linked to lower risk of heart complications after Covid infection
InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK; see PDF for full list of author affiliation