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NEWS BRIEFING and EXPERT REACTION: Are we over-medicalising menopause?
The Lancet
Briefing recording now available Viewing menopause as a health problem to be solved with hormone therapy is an over-simplified narrative and not based on evidence, according to Australian researchers. A series of literature reviews and opinion Read more about NEWS BRIEFING and EXPERT REACTION: Are we over-medicalising menopause?
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‘The Tjakuṟa has got dreaming’ - Indigenous rangers join forces to protect the culturally significant Great Desert Skink from extinction
This March, Traditional Owners and Indigenous desert ranger groups from across an area spanning 500,000 km2 – seven times the size of Tasmania – are joining forces with scientists, land managers and the Federal Government to search for Tjakuṟa: Read more about ‘The Tjakuṟa has got dreaming’ - Indigenous rangers join forces to protect the culturally significant Great Desert Skink from extinction
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Less than 6 hours' sleep daily linked with higher risk of type 2 diabetes
JAMA Network Open
Are you a short sleeper? You could be at higher risk of type 2 diabetes even if you’re a healthy eater, according to international researchers. The team looked at data from 247,867 adults in the UK, and found that people sleeping less than six Read more about Less than 6 hours' sleep daily linked with higher risk of type 2 diabetes
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Ice cores suggest 16th century pandemics may have caused declines in atmospheric CO2
Nature Communications
A pandemic-driven population decline in the 16th century may have led to declines in atmospheric CO2 levels, according to international researchers, who used ice cores from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to determine the CO2 levels Read more about Ice cores suggest 16th century pandemics may have caused declines in atmospheric CO2
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‘Like a lab in your pocket’ – new test strips raise game in gene-based diagnostics
Nature Communications
Biosensing technology developed by UNSW engineers has made it possible to create gene test strips that rival conventional lab-based tests in quality. According to the team, the test can easily detect specific gene sequences in a sample, but unlike Read more about ‘Like a lab in your pocket’ – new test strips raise game in gene-based diagnostics
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Could a digital replica of the Earth help us predict natural disasters?
Frontiers in Science
A digital replica of the Earth could help us test how climate change and human impacts could influence natural disasters, according to international research. The team looked at the common engineering strategy of the 'digital twin- - a virtual model Read more about Could a digital replica of the Earth help us predict natural disasters?
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WMO says El Niño has weakened but impacts continue
This year's El Niño, one of the five strongest on record, peaked in December 2023 and is gradually weakening, but will continue to influence global climate in the coming months, according to an update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO Read more about WMO says El Niño has weakened but impacts continue
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Very low proportion of young people seeking gender-affirming care subsequently reidentify with their birth-registered sex
JAMA Pediatrics
An Australian study has found that a very low proportion of young people who initiate gender-affirming treatment at a gender clinic end up reidentifying back with their birth-registered sex. The study of 548 patients referred to paediatric gender Read more about Very low proportion of young people seeking gender-affirming care subsequently reidentify with their birth-registered sex
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Gen Z’s climate anxiety is real and needs action — for everyone’s wellbeing
Sustainable Earth Reviews
Australian young people have major concerns about climate change, which is having a significant impact on their lives and could have broader consequences decades into the future. New Curtin University research has shown Australian young people have Read more about Gen Z’s climate anxiety is real and needs action — for everyone’s wellbeing
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Being a manager improves job satisfaction, but not stress levels
PLOS ONE
Being the manager improves your job satisfaction but not your stress levels according to Aussie and international research. The study of more than 700 workers and bosses found that levels of stress were similar among managers and employees but being Read more about Being a manager improves job satisfaction, but not stress levels
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NEWS BRIEFING: Toddlers' screen time replacing vital language opportunities
JAMA Pediatrics
The average three-year-old could be missing out on more than 1,100 adult words, 840 vocalisations, and 194 conversations per day thanks to modern screen use, according to Aussie researchers. The team used Fitbit-like devices, worn by kids for Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Toddlers' screen time replacing vital language opportunities
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More than 1/3 illicit drugs sold on the dark web contain unexpected substances
Drug and Alcohol Review
Testing of illicit drugs bought online found 35% were not what they said they were, highlighting the urgent need for more local drug testing facilities in Australia to prevent harm and overdose. Testing of illicit drugs bought online found 35% were Read more about More than 1/3 illicit drugs sold on the dark web contain unexpected substances
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Humanity must start living within its means
UN Environment Programme
Rich countries use six times more resources, and generate 10 times the climate impacts than low-income ones, far exceeding human needs and nature’s capacity, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme. The 2024 Global Resource Read more about Humanity must start living within its means
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Obesity is linked to a higher risk of stillbirth, especially as the baby approaches full term
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Obesity is linked to a higher risk of stillbirth, and that risk increases as the baby approaches full term, according to international researchers. The team say the link between obesity and stillbirth is well-known, however, less is known about how Read more about Obesity is linked to a higher risk of stillbirth, especially as the baby approaches full term
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Nanothin printing of electronics hardware could slash costs
Small
Engineering researchers have developed a 2D printing process using liquid metals that they say could create new ways of creating more advanced and energy efficient computing hardware that is manufactured at the nanoscale. Nanothin printing of Read more about Nanothin printing of electronics hardware could slash costs
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Few hospitals include stop smoking services in their lung cancer care
Respirology
Only 4. 5% of Australian and NZ lung cancer care centres include services to help people stop smoking, according to new research. The survey of lung cancer doctors, which covers about 85% of the centres treating lung cancer in Australia and 100% Read more about Few hospitals include stop smoking services in their lung cancer care
Australia; New Zealand; NSW; VIC; QLD; WACurtin University|The University of Melbourne|The University of New South Wales... -
National registry to improve the health of deaf and hard of hearing children
The health and well-being of deaf and hard-of-hearing children will significantly improve under the first national system that can track their care. Research at a Glance:The health and well-being of deaf and hard of hearing children will Read more about National registry to improve the health of deaf and hard of hearing children
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Killer whale observed hunting great white sharks solo for the first time
African Journal of Marine Science
A solo orca (killer whale) has been observed by scientists individually hunting and eating a great white shark, a feat that scientists say has never been seen before. According to the orca researchers who witnessed the event, orcas have been Read more about Killer whale observed hunting great white sharks solo for the first time
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Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues
Sleep Health
Research from the University of South Australia shows that getting a good night’s sleep is tied to how you structure your day, with exercise at the heart of sleep quality. Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates a good night’s sleep. But Read more about Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues
Australia; VIC; QLD; SAUniversity of South Australia|Griffith University|Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) -
AI-informed avatar to improve child protection
An avatar collaborative project involving Griffith University researchers, led by SimulaMet and OsloMet in Norway, will use AI to improve child protection. An avatar collaborative project involving Griffith University researchers, led by SimulaMet Read more about AI-informed avatar to improve child protection
Australia; QLDGriffith University|OsloMet, SimulaMet, Research Council of Norway
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