Identifying the complex issue of suicide among LGBTQ youth

Publicly released: Fri 11 Oct 2019 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

Archives of Suicide Research

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours among LGBTQ youth are influenced by a complex range of factors, according to an international meta-analysis, which investigated 44 studies from the last 20 years. They found peer victimisation, discrimination and Read more about Identifying the complex issue of suicide among LGBTQ youth - Scimex

Countries can't agree on how to regulate global carbon markets

Publicly released: Fri 11 Oct 2019 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

Science

Researchers have argued that we need to link international carbon markets (like the emissions trading scheme) to individual countries' Paris Agreement targets so that when a country selling emission reductions adds to their emission account, the Read more about Countries can't agree on how to regulate global carbon markets - Scimex

Endometriosis may be costing us much more than previously thought

Publicly released: Fri 11 Oct 2019 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

PLOS

Along with significant physical pain, endometriosis also hurts Australian women at the hip pocket, as well as having significant economic effects on society as a whole, a new study published today in PLoS ONE confirms. Researchers from Western Read more about Endometriosis may be costing us much more than previously thought - Scimex

Koalas reveal a new front in our battle against viruses

Publicly released: Fri 11 Oct 2019 at 0200 AEDT | 0400 NZDT

Cell

Koalas are helping medical scientists learn more about how mammals fight off viruses that are trying to spread from parents to offspring. KoRV-A is a virus spreading through koalas - infection can make the iconic animals susceptible to infection and Read more about Koalas reveal a new front in our battle against viruses - Scimex

Offering solutions to Ice Age ocean chemistry puzzle

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 2000 AEDT | 2200 NZDT

Nature Communications

New research into the chemistry of the oceans during ice ages is helping to solve a puzzle that has engaged scientists for more than two decades. At issue is how much of the CO2 that entered the ocean during ice ages can be attributed to the Read more about Offering solutions to Ice Age ocean chemistry puzzle - Scimex

GPS helping provide more precise precipitation predictions

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 1600 AEDT | 1800 NZDT

Journal of Southern Hemisphere Earth Systems Science

Scientists are using GPS signals to measure air moisture for better weather forecasting.The method is now being incorporated into the Bureau of Meteorology's weather forecast models following successful tests over Australia, off the back of World Read more about GPS helping provide more precise precipitation predictions - Scimex

New test predicts how bowel cancer patients respond to chemo

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0800 AEDT | 1000 NZDT

Science Translational Medicine

Dutch researchers have created a test that can help predict how patients with advanced bowel cancer will respond to chemotherapy. Before giving the patients in the trial the standard chemotherapy treatment irinotecan, they tested out how models of Read more about New test predicts how bowel cancer patients respond to chemo - Scimex

Extreme sun storms that affect Earth's magnetic field less rare than thought

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0800 AEDT | 1000 NZDT

Space Weather

During an extreme solar storm in 1859, the Sun ejected concentrated plasma towards Earth, damaging the Earth’s magnetic field and igniting spontaneous fires. The storm, known as the Carrington Event, has been thought to be an extremely rare event. Read more about Extreme sun storms that affect Earth's magnetic field less rare than thought - Scimex

Healthy diets may directly reduce depression

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

PLOS ONE

The saying 'eat well, feel well' may have some merit, according to Australian researchers who found that even a brief period of healthy eating could provide long-term improvements to your mood. The researchers trialled a healthy diet rich in fruit, Read more about Healthy diets may directly reduce depression - Scimex

Australia has huge potential for shellfish aquaculture

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

PLOS ONE

Some of the greatest global opportunities for developing of shellfish aquaculture lie in the waters around the South Australian Gulfs, the coasts around Tasmania and the Manning-Hawkesbury region of NSW, according to Australian and international Read more about Australia has huge potential for shellfish aquaculture - Scimex

We're no better at treating ovarian cancer now than we were a decade ago

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The five-year survival rates for Christchurch women with advanced ovarian cancer haven't improved in 10 years, according to a study comparing women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer between 2000-2001 and 2010-2012. Other developed countries Read more about We're no better at treating ovarian cancer now than we were a decade ago - Scimex

When is a major earthquake a foreshock or an aftershock?

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0400 AEDT | 0600 NZDT

Nature

Swiss researchers have come up with a system to help determine whether a magnitude 6+ earthquake is the main event, or simply a foreshock of a larger event to come. From the seismic activity of an aftershock sequence, you can derive a number called Read more about When is a major earthquake a foreshock or an aftershock? - Scimex

High risk lungs are safe for transplant and can expand donor pool

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0200 AEDT | 0400 NZDT

JAMA Surgery

High-risk donor lungs that have been kept alive outside the body have just as good long-term outcomes as conventional donor lungs, according to a Canadian study. This technique, known as ex vivo lung perfusion, meant the centre providing the Read more about High risk lungs are safe for transplant and can expand donor pool - Scimex

A pay-rise could be good for your heart

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0200 AEDT | 0400 NZDT

JAMA Cardiology

People whose income increases by 50 per cent or more have a lower risk of heart disease, according to an international study, which also found that a pay drop of 50 per cent or more is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. An accompanying Read more about A pay-rise could be good for your heart - Scimex

How long are we at risk of a blood clot in the lung after surgery?

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0200 AEDT | 0400 NZDT

JAMA Surgery

French researchers believe the risk for cancer-free, middle-aged patients of getting a postoperative blood clot in their lungs extends beyond six weeks after surgery, blowing the old belief out by up to seven weeks. Previously, the risk for Read more about How long are we at risk of a blood clot in the lung after surgery? - Scimex

US kids spend more time in hospital for gun wounds than other traumatic injuries

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0200 AEDT | 0400 NZDT

JAMA Network Open

US kids injured by firearms are more likely to have more severe injuries than those hurt by other types of traumatic injury such as cutting or piercing injuries. The researchers used national trauma data in the United States from 2007-2016 to Read more about US kids spend more time in hospital for gun wounds than other traumatic injuries - Scimex

Scientists call on public to help solve snow gum murder mystery

Publicly released: Thu 10 Oct 2019 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

N/A

Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) are asking the public to help investigate a phenomenon that’s killing Australia’s iconic snow gums. Funder: N/A. Media Release. From:The Australian National University. Researchers from Read more about Scientists call on public to help solve snow gum murder mystery - Scimex

Outstanding Australians recognised for contributions to science

Publicly released: Wed 9 Oct 2019 at 1930 AEDT | 2130 NZDT

Australian businessman Peter Yates AM and Australian Space Agency Head Dr Megan Clark AC are the joint recipients of the prestigious 2019 Australian Academy of Science Medal, for their outstanding contributions to science. Media Release. Read more about Outstanding Australians recognised for contributions to science - Scimex

Cholesterol lowering drugs may increase your risk of diabetes and skin infections

Publicly released: Wed 9 Oct 2019 at 1501 AEDT | 1701 NZDT

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

Taking statins for as little as three months to try to lower your cholesterol, could increase your risks of skin and soft tissue infections and diabetes, according to Australian research. The study examined prescription claims from 2001 to 2011 from Read more about Cholesterol lowering drugs may increase your risk of diabetes and skin infections - Scimex

Study in rats suggests special occasion drinking during pregnancy may cause harm

Publicly released: Wed 9 Oct 2019 at 1200 AEDT | 1400 NZDT

The Journal of Physiology

Research from The University of Queensland suggests even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy could cause insulin-resistance in male rat offspring. Funder: The National Health and Medical Research Council and The University of Read more about Study in rats suggests special occasion drinking during pregnancy may cause harm - Scimex