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Get down and get dirty - how soundwaves appear to stimulate soil
bioRxiv
A new study has found fungi respond to noise in soil, unlocking the potential for improved ecosystem recovery. Humans are energised by dance music and now new Flinders University research has recorded rapid acceleration in soil fungi growth when Read more about Get down and get dirty - how soundwaves appear to stimulate soil
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This is your brain on ADHD
JNeurosci
US scientists say they've found patterns of connectivity between brain cells that accompany the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The team analysed brain scans of more than 6,000 kids using a new technique that allowed Read more about This is your brain on ADHD
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Aussies cutting back on more than meals as cost of living crisis bites
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Australian researchers surveyed 1,248 Tasmanians to investigate the strategies we're adopting to cope with the cost of living crisis, and found it's not just food we're cutting back on. As well as buying less and cheaper food, respondents also said Read more about Aussies cutting back on more than meals as cost of living crisis bites
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5 UK patients 'caught' Alzheimer's from deceased growth hormone donors
Nature Medicine
Five people in the UK who were given growth hormones sourced from deceased people during childhood (which is now banned) developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease, according to UK scientists. The findings suggest that Alzheimer’s disease may have Read more about 5 UK patients 'caught' Alzheimer's from deceased growth hormone donors
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What can be done to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dads?
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Over 60% of Indigenous dads need further support, according to Aussie researchers who used survey data from 149 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers. Of the supports required, the highest-ranking areas included money, support and social Read more about What can be done to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dads?
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Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines
Hypertension
This small change could have a big impact on high blood pressure control, Australian and international experts say. A call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by a group Read more about Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines
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Lack of support for pet owners in crisis
Pet owners facing crisis situations, including those who are victims of domestic violence, are suffering from a lack of support services needed to protect them. Pet owners facing crisis situations, including those who are victims of domestic violence Read more about Lack of support for pet owners in crisis
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Room for social supermarket model to expand as cost of living rises
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
A new model of ‘social supermarket’ providing affordable food and social support for people experiencing financial stress in South Australia should be expanded, experts say. As the cost-of-living crisis affects a growing number of Australians, Read more about Room for social supermarket model to expand as cost of living rises
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Unpacking the cost of healthy school lunchboxes
Health Promotion International
A new study shows the pinch families can face when packing a school lunchbox, finding families are spending about $25 per child per week. New analysis by Flinders University in South Australia, University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Read more about Unpacking the cost of healthy school lunchboxes
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High-achieving high school girls need more help finding their ‘dream’ jobs
Gifted Child Quarterly
Compared to boys, girls often excel in their secondary education results – but even the most gifted students may struggle to find their ‘dream job’ and follow the best career path, pay grades and workplace progression to become leaders in Read more about High-achieving high school girls need more help finding their ‘dream’ jobs
Australia; SAFlinders University
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