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Setting a new standard of precision in making quantum computer chips
Advanced Quantum Technologies
Aussie researchers have broken a new record in precision manufacturing, in the quest to fabricate the silicon chips of future quantum computers. The team showed that phosphorous ions can be implanted in silicon crystal with 99. 95 confidence, while Read more about Setting a new standard of precision in making quantum computer chips
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Likelihood of more ambulance callouts as heatwave conditions continue
ANZJPH
As Australia swelters through a long, hot summer, the effects of heatwaves and the likelihood of ambulance callouts is at the heart of new Griffith University research. As Australia swelters through a long, hot summer, the effects of heatwaves and Read more about Likelihood of more ambulance callouts as heatwave conditions continue
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Despite the harshest lockdowns, Victorian drinking habits were similar to other states during the pandemic
Drug and Alcohol Review
Victorian alcohol drinking habits did not change as much as expected during the pandemic in comparison to the rest of Australia, according to Australian experts. The researchers surveyed 775 adults about their drinking habits in six waves over April Read more about Despite the harshest lockdowns, Victorian drinking habits were similar to other states during the pandemic
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‘Cancer-cooling’ protein puts bowel cancer on ice
Science Advances
A protein in the immune systemcan be manipulated to help overcome bowel cancer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). According to lead author Dr Abhimanu Pandey, from ANU, the protein, known as Ku70, can be Read more about ‘Cancer-cooling’ protein puts bowel cancer on ice
Australia; NSW; QLD; ACTThe Australian National University|QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute... -
Small steps from a robot with muscles is a giant leap for robotics
Matter
A two-legged biohybrid robot, which uses muscle tissue to improve movement, has been developed by Japanese researchers. The team designed a biohybrid robot that mimics human walking and operates in the water – with a foam buoy top and weighted Read more about Small steps from a robot with muscles is a giant leap for robotics
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Want your studies to stick? Try writing by hand
Frontiers in Psychology
Writing by hand could be better for learning than typing on a keyboard, according to a small study by international researchers who say their findings highlight a need to expose students to more handwriting activities in an increasingly digital world Read more about Want your studies to stick? Try writing by hand
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Current water quality monitoring will take 20 years to show results
Nature Scientific Reports
Current rates of freshwater sampling will take 20 years to accurately capture changes in water quality, according to a new study funded by the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge. The authors suggest that funding for monitoring must Read more about Current water quality monitoring will take 20 years to show results
New ZealandAgResearch|Lincoln University|Griffith University|Headwaters Hydrology, Traverse Environmental -
A tiny Aussie mammal is sacrificing its sleep for its one chance at sex
Current Biology
A small Australian mammal has been caught sacrificing its sleep in a frantic hunt for sex, according to Australian researchers. The male dusky antechinus only reproduces once in his lifetime and generally dies soon after his three-week mating season Read more about A tiny Aussie mammal is sacrificing its sleep for its one chance at sex
Australia; VICLa Trobe University -
Stigma is preventing women who inject drugs from accessing healthcare
Drug & Alcohol Review
A survey of 232 women who inject drugs found four in five had experienced stigma in the past year, and three in four said health workers had treated them negatively because of their injecting drug use. Most of the women had adopted strategies to Read more about Stigma is preventing women who inject drugs from accessing healthcare
Australia; NSW; SAThe University of New South Wales -
Birds of a feather: robo-dinosaurs, flightless feathers, and flashy hunting
Scientific Reports
Why would dinosaur feathers have evolved before flight? According to a new study out of Nature flightless feathers may have been used to flush out small prey. Many modern birds (like the roadrunner) use forelimb feathers for "flush-and-pursuit" Read more about Birds of a feather: robo-dinosaurs, flightless feathers, and flashy hunting
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What can we look out for to prevent suicidal thoughts in our teens?
JAMA Network Open
This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. Call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on Read more about What can we look out for to prevent suicidal thoughts in our teens?
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New community resources to tackle extremism and disinformation
Important new online resources aimed at tackling extremism and disinformation in the community have been launched in Western Australia. Important new online resources aimed at tackling extremism and disinformation in the community have been launched Read more about New community resources to tackle extremism and disinformation
Australia; WACurtin University -
Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges
Health Promotional International
Flinders University researchers say that cohesive and collaborative action from preventive health communicators and organisations is needed to inform young people about the devastating harms of vaping. Flinders University researchers investigated Read more about Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges
Australia; SAFlinders University -
Moderately or late preterm babies have higher risks of brain development disorders
The BMJ
Babies born moderately preterm (32-33 weeks) or late preterm (34-36 weeks) are more likely to be diagnosed with a range of brain development disorders into their teens, according to international research. The team looked at diagnoses of motor, Read more about Moderately or late preterm babies have higher risks of brain development disorders
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Women still at risk even after breast cancer is caught early
The BMJ
Women who are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) - a type of breast cancer that is localised and hasn't spread past the milk ducts - are around four times more likely to develop invasive breast cancer and to die from breast cancer than Read more about Women still at risk even after breast cancer is caught early
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It’s time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
According to a new analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke, compared to just 12. 6% of the wider population. While the number of Australians smoking is declining, the barriers for people with disabilities mean targeted Read more about It’s time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking
Australia; NSW; VIC; SAFlinders University|Cancer Council NSW|The University of Newcastle... -
Obesity spiked in children during COVID-19 lockdowns—only the youngest bounced back
PLOS ONE
Obesity among UK primary school kids spiked during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to international researchers who estimate that without reversals, increased obesity rates in Year 6 children alone will cost society an additional £800 million in Read more about Obesity spiked in children during COVID-19 lockdowns—only the youngest bounced back
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How does HIV get into the cell’s centre to kickstart infection?
Nature
UNSW Sydney medical scientists have cracked a mystery whose solution has long eluded researchers. The team have discovered how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) breaches the cell nucleus to establish infection, a finding that has implications Read more about How does HIV get into the cell’s centre to kickstart infection?
Australia; International; NSW; QLDThe University of New South Wales -
Groundwater may be rapidly declining in aquifers globally
Nature
Groundwater stored in aquifers across the globe may face declines of over 0. 5 metres per year in the 21st century, according to international researchers who conducted an analysis of around 170,000 monitoring wells in over 40 countries. The team Read more about Groundwater may be rapidly declining in aquifers globally
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Lingering symptoms remain common six months after a sports-related concussion
JAMA Network Open
People who have a sports-related concussion are less likely to have prolonged mental health symptoms than those whose concussion was not sports-related, but they are similarly likely to have prolonged physical symptoms, according to international Read more about Lingering symptoms remain common six months after a sports-related concussion
InternationalUniversity of Stirling, UK
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