Descendants suggest indigenous role in the William Hann's exploration of Cape York has been downplayed

Publicly released: Fri 27 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

Historical Records of Australian Science

William Hann’s journey to explore Cape York Peninsula in 1872 was plagued by disharmony and now the descendants of members of his party have revisited the expedition and found his Indigenous guide and translator, Jerry, probably had a greater Read more about Descendants suggest indigenous role in the William Hann's exploration of Cape York has been downplayed

Aboriginal knowledge key to fight against bushfires and climate change: Narrm Oration

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1800 AEDT | 2000 NZDT

Wiradjuri man and geographer, Associate Professor Michael-Shawn Fletcher, explores how Indigenous people and knowledge can save Australia’s environmental unravelling in this year’s Narrm Oration. Read more about Aboriginal knowledge key to fight against bushfires and climate change: Narrm Oration

High blood pressure in midlife may increase brain damage later

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1631 AEDT | 1831 NZDT

European Heart Journal

Higher than normal blood pressure in mid-life is linked to more extensive brain damage associated with stroke, dementia, physical disabilities, depression and a decline in thinking abilities in the elderly, according to a UK study of 37,041 Read more about High blood pressure in midlife may increase brain damage later

Understanding traditional Chinese medicine can help protect species

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1600 AEDT | 1800 NZDT

People and Nature

Demystifying traditional Chinese medicine for conservationists could be the key to better protecting endangered species like pangolins, tigers and rhino, according to University of Queensland-led researchers. UQ PhD candidate Hubert Cheung said Read more about Understanding traditional Chinese medicine can help protect species

Plasma-developed new material fundamental to Internet of Things

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1241 AEDT | 1441 NZDT

Nature Communications

A new light-energised material that is much brighter and more dynamic than existing photo-luminescent material could power future devices fundamental to the Internet of Things. Smart devices could process information faster, better talk to each other Read more about Plasma-developed new material fundamental to Internet of Things

Jaguars robust to climate extremes but lack of food threatens species

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1053 AEDT | 1253 NZDT

Ecology and Evolution

QUT researchers lead an investigation into the chances of wild jaguars surviving climate extremes with six scenarios modelling the behaviour, mating, births of cubs, competition, illegal hunting, death from starvation and availability of prey. Read more about Jaguars robust to climate extremes but lack of food threatens species

Kids born early at higher risk of hospital trips

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

The BMJ

Premature birth is linked to higher risk of hospital admissions up to the age of 10 years old, according to new research. Scientists in the UK tracked more than 1 million children between 2005 and 2015, and found that those born early were more Read more about Kids born early at higher risk of hospital trips

Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2021

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

The main fire risk for Australia this summer will be grass fires in the east and bushfires in the west, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2021, released today by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Read more about Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2021

When hoarding becomes a health problem

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1026 AEDT | 1226 NZDT

Hoarding is a recognised mental health condition and should be treated as such – without the stigma associated with high-profile cases seen in the media, a UNSW clinical psychologist says. Read more about When hoarding becomes a health problem

Low-cost population-wide salt reduction strategies could save lives

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1025 AEDT | 1225 NZDT

BMJ Open

Reducing salt consumption at population levels is a cost-effective strategy to combat high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in Africa according to new Griffith University-led research. Read more about Low-cost population-wide salt reduction strategies could save lives