Australian healthcare workers almost 3 times more likely to get COVID-19 than the general population

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

International Journal of Nursing Studies

A new study has estimated how health workers’ risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection differs from that of the broader community. Read more about Australian healthcare workers almost 3 times more likely to get COVID-19 than the general population

Evidence against paired brain training and stimulation for older adults

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

Nature Human Behaviour

University of Queensland School of Psychology researchers conducted the largest study to date to determine whether combined brain training and electrical stimulation would improve a range of cognitive functions, such as attention, decision making Read more about Evidence against paired brain training and stimulation for older adults

Australian Food Safety Week: Aussies urged to learn about food safety

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0700 AEDT | 0900 NZDT

Australian Food Safety Week 14 – 21 November 2020 - Food Safety Information Council research has found poorer food safety knowledge among younger Australians for example only 75% between 18 and 34 years said they always washed their hands after Read more about Australian Food Safety Week: Aussies urged to learn about food safety

Putting it between the posts: Researchers offer tips to improve goal kicking accuracy in AFL

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

PLOS ONE

Wanna kick goals like Tory Dickson and get it between the posts every time? Aussie researchers have found a host of factors that effect AFL goal kicking accuracy, including the players’ approach line path, their support-leg mechanics, the Read more about Putting it between the posts: Researchers offer tips to improve goal kicking accuracy in AFL

Rare deep-sea Bigfin Squid filmed in Aussie waters for the first time

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

PLOS One

Scientists have announced multiple sightings of the elusive Bigfin Squid in the Great Australian Bight. The squid, which have extremely long arms and tentacles, were filmed at depths of 2 to 3 kilometres during a program of deep-sea survey voyages Read more about Rare deep-sea Bigfin Squid filmed in Aussie waters for the first time

New tractor beam has potential to tame lightning

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

Nature Communications

Lightning never strikes twice, so the saying goes, but new technology may allow us to control where it hits the ground, reducing the risk of catastrophic bushfires. Read more about New tractor beam has potential to tame lightning

Meth use in Victoria shows Melbourne is different from the regions

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

Drug and Alcohol Review

People who use methamphetamine in Melbourne differ to those in the regions in terms of the sociodemographic characteristics and in how they use the drug, according to Australian research. The study found higher rates of methamphetamine dependence Read more about Meth use in Victoria shows Melbourne is different from the regions

You could get 'hot tub lung' from a pool, if it's humid enough

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

Respirology Case Reports

Ever dreamt of a big house with a fancy indoor pool? This might change your dream home design: Aussie researchers have described the first case of ‘hot tub lung’ originating from a Queensland family’s indoor swimming pool. Hot tub lung is a Read more about You could get 'hot tub lung' from a pool, if it's humid enough

Investigating the causes of stuttering

Publicly released: Thu 12 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

New Zealand is participating in an international study that is searching for the genes that cause stuttering. Researchers are recruiting 1000 New Zealanders who stutter for the largest study of its kind into stuttering that aims to help develop Read more about Investigating the causes of stuttering

Older adults at greater risk of heart disease, and cholesterol meds might help

Publicly released: Wed 11 Nov 2020 at 2000 AEDT | 2200 NZDT

The Lancet

The risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease is highest in people aged 70 and over with elevated levels of LDL cholesterol, compared to younger age groups, according to an observational study which estimates the number needed to treat with Read more about Older adults at greater risk of heart disease, and cholesterol meds might help