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Pregnant runners' pains differ by childbirth history
Sports Medicine
Exercise during pregnancy is a healthy habit, and running is one of the most common ways to stay active. Despite this, many runners cease during pregnancy due to associated pains - even amongst competitive runners, only a third continue training Read more about Pregnant runners' pains differ by childbirth history
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Tree of life for modern birds revealed: The largest and most complete study pinpoints timing of evolution
Nature
In a world first, a team of international scientists including three Australians, Al-Aabid Chowdhury and Professor Simon Ho from University of Sydney, and Dr Jacqueline Nguyen from Australian Museum and Flinders University, have determined the Read more about Tree of life for modern birds revealed: The largest and most complete study pinpoints timing of evolution
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More Aussies are likely to die from bowel cancer as a result of COVID-era disruptions
PLOS ONE
COVID-related disruptions to bowel cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment in Australia are likely to lead to an additional 234 cancer cases and 1,186 deaths in Australia over 2020–2030, according to Aussie-led research. The researchers Read more about More Aussies are likely to die from bowel cancer as a result of COVID-era disruptions
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Blueprint for mandating indoor air quality for public buildings in form of standards
Science
A group of international experts led by QUT Professor Lidia Morawska has presented a blueprint for national indoor quality standards for public buildings, in an article in the prestigious journal Science. The experts addressed setting standards for Read more about Blueprint for mandating indoor air quality for public buildings in form of standards
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MRNA could be used to target Alzheimer’s disease
Brain Communications
Scientists at The Florey have developed an mRNA technology approach to target the toxic protein tau, which builds up in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Scientists at The Florey have developed an mRNA technology approach to Read more about MRNA could be used to target Alzheimer’s disease
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How older culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women handled COVID-19 in SA
PLOS ONE
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women over 60 in South Australia were highly concerned about COVID-19 and becoming sick from its effects, according to Aussie researchers who conducted a survey and interviews of over 100 women over 60 Read more about How older culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women handled COVID-19 in SA
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Women with bad PMS may be at higher risk of perinatal depression, and vice versa
PLOS Medicine
Women who develop perinatal depression may be more likely to have a premenstrual disorder at some point in their life, and women with a premenstrual disorder may be more likely to develop perinatal depression, according to international research. Read more about Women with bad PMS may be at higher risk of perinatal depression, and vice versa
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Around the world, Around the world, Around the world: Songs are getting more basic and repetitive
Scientific Reports
If Daft Punk's lyrics weren't enough of a clue, Austrian and German researchers have found the lyrics of English-language songs have become more repetitive and simpler over the last 40 years. They analysed the lyrics of 12,000 songs, across genres Read more about Around the world, Around the world, Around the world: Songs are getting more basic and repetitive
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Cutting back on the booze could help heavy drinkers avoid major cardiac issues
JAMA Network Open
Men who drink more than four drinks a day or more than 14 drinks per week, and women who drink more than three drinks per day or more than seven drinks per week could help lower their risk of major heart issues and strokes by cutting back on the Read more about Cutting back on the booze could help heavy drinkers avoid major cardiac issues
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PTSD assistance dogs could be trained to smell stress on people's breath
Frontiers in Allergy
Dogs can be trained to detect the scent of trauma reactions and stress in people's breath, according to international researchers, who say this could make PTSD assistance dogs more effective. The researchers were able to train two dogs to recognise Read more about PTSD assistance dogs could be trained to smell stress on people's breath
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Mobilising the private sector to help fund the restoration of Aotearoa’s coastal and marine environments
A changing climate and biodiversity loss has led to a financing gap in funding the conservation and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems. New research has created an impact investment framework to support and scale business and restorative Read more about Mobilising the private sector to help fund the restoration of Aotearoa’s coastal and marine environments
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Coastal dunes on the march in South Australia – and around the world
Geomorphology
Coastal transgressive dunefields are on the march in South Australia – retreating inland from an angry ocean at an alarming rate. Yet while this occurs in plain sight, communities are largely oblivious to long-term coastal changes, and Flinders Read more about Coastal dunes on the march in South Australia – and around the world
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Miscarriages linked to health risks in later pregnancies
eClinicalMedicine
New Curtin University research has revealed a link between miscarriage and the increased risk of developing complications of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure-related disorders in later pregnancies. New Curtin University research has Read more about Miscarriages linked to health risks in later pregnancies
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Unlocking supernova stardust secrets
The Astrophysical Journal
Curtin University-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite that was formed by a star other than our sun. The discovery was made using a technique called atom probe tomography which revealed Read more about Unlocking supernova stardust secrets
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Mapping sovereign capability to build ‘foundational’ AI tech
Foundation models currently power multiple AI products, including ChatGPT, and represent a huge opportunity for Australia. This technology underpins the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and could boost Australia’s productivity, Read more about Mapping sovereign capability to build ‘foundational’ AI tech
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Highlighting global strategies for accelerating AI in science
A report from international and Australian researchers offers a comprehensive analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence in science and research across various countries including Australia. It addresses both the advancements made and Read more about Highlighting global strategies for accelerating AI in science
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EXPERT REACTION: Common contraceptive hormone linked to increased brain tumour risk
The BMJ
A French study has found that prolonged use of progesterone-like hormones which are found in some contraceptive injections and hormone treatments, are linked to an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour called a meningioma. The study Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Common contraceptive hormone linked to increased brain tumour risk
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Quantum computing processors working at 20X warmer temperatures
Nature
Advanced quantum computer cooling techniques could lead to more powerful, cost-effective and energy-efficient systems sooner. The achievement demonstrates that ‘hot qubits’ are now a reality after the same engineers showed in an innovative paper Read more about Quantum computing processors working at 20X warmer temperatures
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Delirium a ‘strong risk factor’ for dementia among older people
The BMJ
Delirium is a strong risk factor for dementia and death among older people, according to Australian research. Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s usual mental state. Symptoms include agitation, confusion or being unable to stay focused when Read more about Delirium a ‘strong risk factor’ for dementia among older people
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Spearheading changes to global anaemia guidelines
The Lancet Haematology
The way anaemia is diagnosed worldwide could change for the first time in 50 years, following a landmark study led by WEHI researchers. The findings have been used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to revamp their global guidelines for the Read more about Spearheading changes to global anaemia guidelines
Australia; VICWEHI|The University of Melbourne