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When the ‘dwarf’ in rock-wallaby doesn’t match the size of its bite
Biology Letters
Australian rock-wallabies are ‘little Napoleons’ when it comes to compensating for small size, packing much more punch into their bite than larger relatives. Researchers from Flinders University made the discovery while investigating how two Read more about When the ‘dwarf’ in rock-wallaby doesn’t match the size of its bite
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Getting regular exercise may help with a good night sleep
BMJ Open
People who regularly exercise 2 - 3 times a week are less likely to have insomnia, and more likely to get the recommended 6-9 hours of sleep, according to Aussie and international researchers. The team analysed survey data from over 4,000 people Read more about Getting regular exercise may help with a good night sleep
Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne -
Wine growing regions at risk with climate change
Nature Reviews Earth & Environment
Up to 70% of the world's wine growing regions, including those in Australia, could be at risk if the global temperatures increase beyond 2°C, say international researchers. The researchers say climate change in Australia will lead to overall Read more about Wine growing regions at risk with climate change
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Computers might be able to improve the flavour of beer
Nature Communications
Our favourite sweet golden nectar might have a even tastier future say Belgian researchers, who used a machine learning method to make better tasting beers. The researchers characterised over 200 chemical properties from 250 Belgian beers across 22 Read more about Computers might be able to improve the flavour of beer
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Breastfeeding your bub for 3 months could help reduce their cancer risk
JAMA Network Open
Babies who are exclusively breastfed for 3 months or longer may have a lower risk of childhood cancer, according to a Danish study. The study included all Danish kids born between 2005 and 2018 and found that there was a lower rate of blood cancers Read more about Breastfeeding your bub for 3 months could help reduce their cancer risk
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Tackling sex and gender inequities in health and medicine
Australia can start to challenge the ‘one-size-fits-all’ male-centric approach to medical care that results in significant disadvantage for women and girls, people with variations of sex characteristics (intersex people), trans and Read more about Tackling sex and gender inequities in health and medicine
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Silicon spikes take out 96% of virus particles
ACS Nano
An international research team led by RMIT University has designed and manufactured a virus-killing surface that could help control disease spread in hospitals, labs and other high-risk environments. The surface made of silicon is covered in tiny Read more about Silicon spikes take out 96% of virus particles
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Plan encourages habitat protection to prevent pandemics
Nature Communications
A new plan published in Nature Communications advocates for using ecological perspectives to thwart disease outbreaks before they begin. Authored by an international team of 25 scientists, including Australian scientists, the paper suggested a Read more about Plan encourages habitat protection to prevent pandemics
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Climate change will see Australia’s soil emit CO2 and add to global warming
NPJ Climate and Atmospheric Science
New Curtin University research has shown the warming climate will turn Australia’s soil into a net emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2), unless action is taken. Soil helps to keep the planet cool by absorbing carbon, however as the climate gets warmer Read more about Climate change will see Australia’s soil emit CO2 and add to global warming
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Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in under three hours
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
An international team of astronomers has discovered 49 new gas-rich galaxies using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. Dr Marcin Glowacki, from the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in Read more about Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in under three hours
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‘Urgent and sustainable’ action needed to safeguard health: MJA-Lancet Countdown
MJA
A focus on heat and health, and decarbonisation of the health sector, are among the key implications of the latest report of the MJA-Lancet Countdown on health and climate change. In the report, the authors are calling on Australian health Read more about ‘Urgent and sustainable’ action needed to safeguard health: MJA-Lancet Countdown
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How lizards avoid being killed by venomous snakes
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
A University of Queensland-led study has shed light on how some lizards have evolved to resist deadly neurotoxins from Australia’s most venomous snakes. The research, led by UQ’s Professor Bryan Fry, focused on the interactions between venomous Read more about How lizards avoid being killed by venomous snakes
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Blood analysis predicts sepsis and organ failure in children
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ failure. The research involved more than 900 critically ill children in the emergency departments and intensive care Read more about Blood analysis predicts sepsis and organ failure in children
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A once a year COVID-19 vax with an extra jab for high risk people could be the right vaccine strategy
Annals of Internal Medicine
A once a year COVID-19 jab for most of us, with a second jab five months later for those over 50 or under 2 could be an effective vaccine strategy, according to US research. The study compared five annual vaccination strategies and found that Read more about A once a year COVID-19 vax with an extra jab for high risk people could be the right vaccine strategy
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Call for more holistic management of epilepsy as gaps revealed
Epilepsia Open
Tuesday is Purple Day for Epilepsy. Researchers from the Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) at The Florey are calling for changes to the way epilepsy is managed after a pilot study in 172 people highlighted differences in quality of life. The Read more about Call for more holistic management of epilepsy as gaps revealed
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We donate to charity to feel good about ourselves, but we give more to look good for others
PLOS ONE
Deciding to donate to charity is mostly driven by the warm glow we get about ourselves, but social pressure can influence how much we give, according to Australian research. The study compared people's willingness to donate to charity when another Read more about We donate to charity to feel good about ourselves, but we give more to look good for others
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EXPERT REACTION: Chemicals in some disinfectants and flame retardants damage supporting cells of the brain in the lab
Nature Neuroscience
Two classes of chemicals that are found in some disinfectants and flame retardants could impair the development of a type of cell in the brain, called oligodendrocytes, according to laboratory experiments. Oligodendrocytes are cells that wrap Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Chemicals in some disinfectants and flame retardants damage supporting cells of the brain in the lab
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Greater job flexibility and security helps keep psychological distress and anxiety low
JAMA Network Open
People who have greater job flexibility and job security are less likely to experience serious psychological distress or anxiety, according to international researchers. The team collected data on over 18,000 employed adults in the US, finding that Read more about Greater job flexibility and security helps keep psychological distress and anxiety low
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Ukraine war takes 'substantial' toll on local teens' mental health
JAMA Pediatrics
An international study of 8,096 Ukrainian teens, around half of whom lived in Ukraine throughout the war with Russia and around half of whom lived abroad during the conflict, found exposure to the war was linked with worse mental health outcomes. Read more about Ukraine war takes 'substantial' toll on local teens' mental health
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We're wasting over half our supply of this non-renewable fertiliser ingredient
Nature Food
NZ and UK scientists are warning we need to be much more careful in how we use phosphorus, if we want future generations to continue using the wonder fertiliser ingredient. Phosphorus stores are limited, and researchers calculate we could run out Read more about We're wasting over half our supply of this non-renewable fertiliser ingredient
New Zealand; InternationalOur Land and Water National Science Challenge|AgResearch...