Jupiter may have a glow-in-the-dark moon

Publicly released: Tue 10 Nov 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

Nature Astronomy

The night side of Jupiter’s moon Europa might glow visibly, according to lab simulations. Researchers in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory simulated the impact of space radiation on the surface of Europa using salted ice, which gave off a greenish Read more about Jupiter may have a glow-in-the-dark moon

Yet another trial finds hydroxychloroquine doesn't treat COVID-19

Publicly released: Tue 10 Nov 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

JAMA

A randomised controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine has once again found the treatment did not significantly improve the outcome of patients hospitalised with COVID-19. The study compared the effects of hydroxychloroquine versus a placebo on almost Read more about Yet another trial finds hydroxychloroquine doesn't treat COVID-19

New cancer drugs have helped save more than a million Americans over the last 16 years

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 1601 AEDT | 1801 NZDT

Journal of Medical Economics

More than 1. 2 million lives were saved between 2000 and 2016 in the US alone thanks in part to new cancer drugs, according to US researchers, including a scientist from drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc. , which also funded the study. They say 106 new Read more about New cancer drugs have helped save more than a million Americans over the last 16 years

Immune system discovery could lead to better treatments and vaccines

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 1514 AEDT | 1714 NZDT

Nature Communications

New Zealand researchers have discovered a single type of cell found on the skin could be involved in causing a number of allergies and autoimmune disorders. The researchers say the discovery - although in mice - could allow for more targeted allergy Read more about Immune system discovery could lead to better treatments and vaccines

Autism CRC publishes landmark report on evidence for autism interventions

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 1400 AEDT | 1600 NZDT

Autism CRC has today published a landmark report for families, clinicians, researchers and policy makers, which synthesises the best available high-quality evidence about interventions for children on the autism spectrum aged up to 12 years. The Read more about Autism CRC publishes landmark report on evidence for autism interventions

1000 Discoveries from Plant Energy Biology

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 1200 AEDT | 1400 NZDT

In 2020, a world leading Australian plant research Centre hit a milestone 1000 publications. To celebrate, the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology are recounting some of their biggest, weirdest, most impactful and most surprising Read more about 1000 Discoveries from Plant Energy Biology

Are our soils healthy enough to grow our own food?

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 1130 AEDT | 1330 NZDT

Journal of Cleaner Production

University of Adelaide researchers at the Waite campus have surveyed soil health across the Adelaide region to uncover the potential for food crops to be grown in an urban environment. The global COVID-19 pandemic and a desire to mitigate against Read more about Are our soils healthy enough to grow our own food?

Trial targets deadly lung cancer

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

Pathology

With more than 650 Australians diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma last year, Flinders University is leading new research to discover alternatives to chemotherapy and even prevent deaths by early detection in future. One novel approach, using Read more about Trial targets deadly lung cancer

New ‘robotic snake’ device grips, picks up objects

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 0930 AEDT | 1130 NZDT

Advanced Materials Technologies

An invention similar to an elephant’s trunk has potential benefits for many industries where handling delicate objects is essential, say the UNSW researchers who developed it. Read more about New ‘robotic snake’ device grips, picks up objects

Cheaper version of Inflammatory Bowel Disease drug is just as safe and effective

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

Medical Journal of Australia

Switching patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to a similar version of an existing drug is not only safe and effective, but could also result in significant savings to both patients and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The researchers Read more about Cheaper version of Inflammatory Bowel Disease drug is just as safe and effective