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Global heavyweights line up to attend Quantum Australia 2024 conference
Australia's #1 quantum conference is on again in February 2024, with top government officials from Australia, the UK and USA; quantum entrepreneurs from Australia, Canada, Finland, USA and Singapore; and leading researchers from across the country. Read more about Global heavyweights line up to attend Quantum Australia 2024 conference
Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney -
New Zealand is consistently sucking up carbon, Australia less so
Global Biogeochemical Cycles
Researchers have measured the Australasia region's carbon emissions and storage over the last decade, finding that the Tasman Sea neighbours together nearly achieve net zero. New Zealand's forests suck up carbon dioxide, and the country has lower Read more about New Zealand is consistently sucking up carbon, Australia less so
Australia; New ZealandCSIRO|GNS Science|National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)... -
She might have a Nobel Prize in physics, but Barbie needs to expand her scientific range
The BMJ
Barbie's science and medical career dolls usually aren't wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and could do with some more diversity, argues an international researcher as part of the BMJ's light-hearted Christmas edition. The author Read more about She might have a Nobel Prize in physics, but Barbie needs to expand her scientific range
InternationalMedical researcher, Indianapolis, IN, USA -
Doctor Who Christmas specials linked to fewer deaths because of wibbly wobbly timey wimey... stuff
The BMJ
In this year's BMJ Christmas edition, an English researcher has discovered that episodes of Doctor Who screened over the Christmas period - ideally on Christmas Day - were associated with lower death rates in the subsequent year across the UK. The Read more about Doctor Who Christmas specials linked to fewer deaths because of wibbly wobbly timey wimey... stuff
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Bug in a mug - Are hospital coffee machines transmitting disease?
BMJ Christmas
Hospital coffee machines are not spreading disease, according to international research which will be a relief to healthcare workers worried about their cup of caffeine. The study swabbed 17 coffee machines from break rooms and offices at German Read more about Bug in a mug - Are hospital coffee machines transmitting disease?
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Deep-sea octopus squid give up their secrets to a healthy, varied diet
Frontiers in Marine Science
Flinders University researchers have taken a look at why the large Dana octopus squid, which can weigh up to 160kg and measure 2. 3 metres long, is so popular on sperm whales’ menu. While rarely seen and relatively unknown, the new study of Read more about Deep-sea octopus squid give up their secrets to a healthy, varied diet
Australia; Pacific; SAFlinders University -
Oceanography, seafloor mapping and satellite combine to map world’s strongest current
RV Investigator has been working for the last five weeks to understand how this natural barrier contributes to melting Antarctic ice shelves - and the potential for sea-level rise. From space to the seafloor, an Australian and international research Read more about Oceanography, seafloor mapping and satellite combine to map world’s strongest current
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Hardships during youth may alter brain development
JNeurosci
Facing hardships in childhood could alter brain development, according to international researchers who analysed data from previous studies of 12,000 young teens. The team found that higher levels of family conflict was associated with increased Read more about Hardships during youth may alter brain development
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Corporations undermining independent science: The case of spinal cord stimulation
JAMA Internal Medicine
Responses to recent research on spinal cord stimulation show how corporations continue to undermine independent science, according to Australian experts. One of the authors of this opinion piece was part of an independent Cochrane review looking Read more about Corporations undermining independent science: The case of spinal cord stimulation
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'Horizon scan' highlights 15 most pressing issues for conservation
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
International scientists, including an Australian, have released the 15th annual 'Horizon scan', identifying the 15 most pressing issues for conservation. Potential problems include the impacts on migratory birds of Saudia Arabia’s planned Read more about 'Horizon scan' highlights 15 most pressing issues for conservation
Australia; International; QLDThe University of Queensland|Cambridge University, UK
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