Greater glider species triple

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 2100 AEDT | 2300 NZDT

Scientific reports

Australian scientists have discovered one of Australia’s best-loved animals is actually three different species. A team of Aussie researchers analysed the genetic make-up of the greater glider – a possum-sized marsupial that can glide up to 100 Read more about Greater glider species triple

Terminator salvation? New machine learning program to speed up clean energy generation

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 2100 AEDT | 2300 NZDT

Nature Computational Materials

From ‘The Terminator’ and ‘Blade Runner’ to ‘The Matrix’, Hollywood has taught us to be wary of artificial intelligence. But rather than sealing our doom on the big screen, algorithms could be the solution to at least one issue presented Read more about Terminator salvation? New machine learning program to speed up clean energy generation

Australia's prehistoric green centre

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1800 AEDT | 2000 NZDT

Historical Biology

A chance discovery of a plant fossil in London's Natural History Museum of a plant fossil collected in the 1840s has led to Queensland Museum paleobotanist Dr Andrew Rozefelds finding the first Australian instance of the flowering plant family, Read more about Australia's prehistoric green centre

Sugar-coated viral proteins hijack and hitch a ride out of cells

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1545 AEDT | 1745 NZDT

PNAS

Many viruses – including coronaviruses ­– have protective outer layer made of proteins, fats and sugars. New research shows targeting sugar production has potential for broad-spectrum antiviral drugs. Read more about Sugar-coated viral proteins hijack and hitch a ride out of cells

Inclusive exercise program 'parkrun' helps fitness-phobes get active

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1211 AEDT | 1411 NZDT

Preventive Medicine Reports

Australian and New Zealand scientists reviewed 15 previous studies on the volunteer-run, community-based 'parkrun' program, and found it encourages people who are not normally drawn to exercise to engage in physical activity, benefitting their Read more about Inclusive exercise program 'parkrun' helps fitness-phobes get active

Leukaemia patient shed infectious SARS-CoV-2 for at least 70 days

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1133 AEDT | 1333 NZDT

Cell

US and UK researchers present the case of a 71-year-old woman with leukaemia who continued to shed SARS-CoV-2 for at least 70 days and didn't fully clear the virus for 105 days, despite not showing any symptoms of COVID-19. The majority of people Read more about Leukaemia patient shed infectious SARS-CoV-2 for at least 70 days

Seeing dark matter in a new light

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1100 AEDT | 1300 NZDT

Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society

A small team of astronomers from Swinburne University of Technology has found a new way to ‘see’ the elusive dark matter halos that surround galaxies. Read more about Seeing dark matter in a new light

Asian patients with COVID-19 may be more at risk of stroke

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

New research has linked COVID-19 and Asian ethnicity among stroke patients. Doctors in the UK looked at the data of over 1400 patients, and found that nearly 1 in 5 of those with COVID-19 when they had their stroke were Asian - more than twice the Read more about Asian patients with COVID-19 may be more at risk of stroke

Should people be paid to get a COVID-19 jab?

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

Journal of Medical Ethics

Governments should consider paying people to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a UK ethicist. The author says either financial incentives, or 'payment in kind', could be key to ensuring enough people get the vaccine to stamp out the spread of Read more about Should people be paid to get a COVID-19 jab?

EXPERT REACTION: Kiwi kids among the unhealthiest in the world

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

The Lancet

A worldwide study of children aged 5-19 years found that kids in New Zealand are gaining more weight, and becoming less healthy, than many other countries. Researchers analysed data from 200 countries to track trends in height, weight and BMI from Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Kiwi kids among the unhealthiest in the world