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Review finds radio waves from mobile phones do not affect cognition
Environment International
A World Health Organization commissioned systematic review finds that radio wave exposure from mobile phones do not affect learning, memory, attention span and other cognitive functions like coordination. A World Health Organization (WHO) Read more about Review finds radio waves from mobile phones do not affect cognition
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How effective are the current COVID-19 vaccines as the virus continues to evolve?
New England Journal of Medicine
The COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Australia are still effective, especially against hospitalisation and death, but their effectiveness has dropped as new variants come through, according to research from the US. The team compared COVID-19 Read more about How effective are the current COVID-19 vaccines as the virus continues to evolve?
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Tobacco industry-backed research is still being published in some of the world's biggest medical journals
The BMJ
Research funded by tobacco companies and their subsidiaries is being frequently published across many of the world's most highly cited medical journals, according to an investigation by The BMJ. The investigation looked at the policies of 40 leading Read more about Tobacco industry-backed research is still being published in some of the world's biggest medical journals
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Coevolution a driving force behind biodiversity on Earth
Science
Coevolution is a driving force behind generating biodiversity on Earth, explaining why there are millions of different species, according to a new study led by The Australian National University (ANU). Coevolution is a driving force behind Read more about Coevolution a driving force behind biodiversity on Earth
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Tiny gene editing tool CRISPR goes viral
PLOS Biology
Chinese scientists have modified a tiny version of protein used in gene editing called CRISPR to make it more effective and packed it inside a virus that could be used to deliver gene therapy. Gene editing is a hot topic in medical research because Read more about Tiny gene editing tool CRISPR goes viral
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A shipping emissions regulation may have inadvertently led to ocean warming
Communications Earth & Environment
A 2020 regulation aimed at reducing air pollution from shipping emissions may have inadvertently resulted in the warming of several ocean areas, according to international research. The International Maritime Organization’s 2020 regulation Read more about A shipping emissions regulation may have inadvertently led to ocean warming
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Men made up over half of the injury hospitalisations in a year
This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. Call Lifeline (Aus) on 131 114 or Beyond Blue Read more about Men made up over half of the injury hospitalisations in a year
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EXPERT REACTION: Ticketmaster customers caught up in cybersecurity incident
Australian media is reporting the dark web group ShinyHunters has claimed to have stolen the personal data of millions of Ticketmaster customers worldwide. Below, Australian experts discuss how Ticketmaster should respond, and what people who may be Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Ticketmaster customers caught up in cybersecurity incident
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Picture this: Snapping photos of our food could be good for us
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
New Curtin University research reveals taking pictures of food isn’t just content for our social media feeds, but could be the key to improving people’s diets. New Curtin University research reveals taking pictures of food isn’t just content Read more about Picture this: Snapping photos of our food could be good for us
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New desalination technique to bolster global water security as planet warms
Nature Communications
Asimpler and morecost-efficient method for removing salt from seawater using heat, developed by scientists from The Australian National University (ANU), could address unprecedented global water shortages. Asimpler and morecost-efficient method for Read more about New desalination technique to bolster global water security as planet warms
Australia; ACTThe Australian National University
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