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Most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster produced
The Astrophysical Journal
A global team of astronomers have created the most sensitive radio image ever of a globular cluster, an ancient ball of tightly-packed stars. A global team of astronomers have created the most sensitive radio image ever of a globular cluster, an Read more about Most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster produced
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Viagra combined with chest pain medication could increase risk of death
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Combining erectile dysfunction drugs (such as Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis) with a common chest pain medication (nitrate) may increase the risk of death, according to international researchers who say these medications are often prescribed together, Read more about Viagra combined with chest pain medication could increase risk of death
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1 in 3 adults with congenital heart disease have symptoms of depression and anxiety
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Adults with a congenital heart disease - a heart abnormality that developed before birth - are at a high risk of depression and anxiety according to Australian and international researchers. The team asked about 3800 adults from 15 countries with a Read more about 1 in 3 adults with congenital heart disease have symptoms of depression and anxiety
Australia; InternationalMonash University|KU Leuven–University of Leuven, Belgium -
One in 10 patients taking anti-psychotic medications develop heart rhythm disorders
Heart Rhythm
Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute are calling for patients suffering from schizophrenia and psychosis to be better monitored to manage the cardiac risks associated with taking their medications. The warning comes after a new Read more about One in 10 patients taking anti-psychotic medications develop heart rhythm disorders
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Key moment in the evolution of life on Earth captured in fossils
Journal of the Geological Society
Curtin-led research has for the first time precisely dated some of the oldest fossils of complex multicellular life in the world, helping to track a pivotal moment in the history of Earth when the seas began teeming with new lifeforms - after four Read more about Key moment in the evolution of life on Earth captured in fossils
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Remote Aussies don’t have equal access to household electricity protections
Nature Energy
Remote and Indigenous communities’ power connections are more vulnerable compared to their regional and metropolitan counterparts, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Tangentyere Research Hub in Alice Read more about Remote Aussies don’t have equal access to household electricity protections
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Plants in the South Pacific began losing their diversity when humans arrived on the islands
Nature Ecology & Evolution
The arrival of humans on the islands of the South Pacific has been linked to reduced diversity of plant species in the area for thousands of years, according to international, NZ and Australian researchers. The team looked at trends in the diversity Read more about Plants in the South Pacific began losing their diversity when humans arrived on the islands
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New quantum optics technique sheds light on polariton interactions
Nature Physics
New research describes a novel quantum optics method to explore light-matter interactions in semiconductors. This method provides new insights into solid-state systems and quantum photonic technologies. An international collaboration, led by Read more about New quantum optics technique sheds light on polariton interactions
InternationalMacquarie University|Inria Centre de Lyon France, ENS Lyon France, Universit´e Paris-Saclay Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies Palaiseau France, INO-CNR BEC Center and Dipartimento di Fisica Universit`a di Trento, I-Povo Italy, MajuLab CNRS-UCA-SU-NUS-NTU International Joint Research Unit Singapore, Centre for Quantum Technologies National University of Singapore -
Chemists identify 3 recreational drugs never before seen in Australia
Drug Testing and Analysis
Three new recreational drugs that have never been reported in Australia before have been identified by chemists at Australia’s only fixed-site drug checking service, CanTEST, located in Canberra. According to scientists and clinicians from The Read more about Chemists identify 3 recreational drugs never before seen in Australia
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No ongoing lung issues in kids who were exposed to the Hazelwood coalmine fire as babies
Respirology
Australian researchers have found no evidence of ongoing lung function changes in children who were exposed as babies to the Hazelwood coalmine fire in Victoria. The coal mine fire produced extreme air pollution that lasted for six weeks, leading Read more about No ongoing lung issues in kids who were exposed to the Hazelwood coalmine fire as babies
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Cycling deaths on the decline, but not in all age groups
Injury Prevention
New research shows there is a stark contrast between fatality rates in younger and older cyclists in Australia. Cycling deaths are slowly declining in Australia, but fatalities involving single riders and older people are on the rise. Analysis of Read more about Cycling deaths on the decline, but not in all age groups
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WMO confirms 2023 was the hottest year on record
Now that 2023 is over, the World Meteorological Organization has confirmed it was the hottest year globally since records began. Following their original declaration in November, the WMO has consolidated data from six leading global weather Read more about WMO confirms 2023 was the hottest year on record
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Campaign aims to understand and stamp out dangerous parasitic worm crisis
Philosophical Transactions B
Stongyloidiasis – a poorly understood parasitic worm disease common in remote Australian communities and some returned travellers, refugees or asylum seekers – is finally gaining attention on the national research arena. Australian First Nations Read more about Campaign aims to understand and stamp out dangerous parasitic worm crisis
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Thirty percent of Kiwi cat owners are opposed to keeping their cats inside
PLOS One
Only a small number of NZ cat owners contain their cats, even though letting your feline friend roam outside can be harmful for the cat, native wildlife, and the wider environment. Kiwi researchers surveyed almost 400 cat owners to understand their Read more about Thirty percent of Kiwi cat owners are opposed to keeping their cats inside
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Thermal vision shows endangered numbats feel the heat of warming climate
Journal of Experimental Biology
Curtin University research using thermal imaging of numbats in Western Australia has found that during hot weather the endangered animals are limited to as little as ten minutes of activity in the sun before they overheat to a body temperature of Read more about Thermal vision shows endangered numbats feel the heat of warming climate
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Many Melbournites prefer to travel for a drink over heading to their local
Drug and Alcohol Review
A Melbourne resident may be just as likely to travel outside their neighbourhood to go to a pub or bar as they are to visit their local, according to Australian researchers. The team were investigating the question of whether a greater density of Read more about Many Melbournites prefer to travel for a drink over heading to their local
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Watching someone get grossed out by veggies could gross you out, too
Frontiers in Psychology
Watching someone else get the ‘ick’ for food might give you the ‘ick’ too, according to international researchers. The team asked 200 young women to watch a video containing clips of people eating raw broccoli with smiling, neutral or Read more about Watching someone get grossed out by veggies could gross you out, too
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Medical cannabis for chronic pain could be linked with abnormal heart rhythm
European Heart Journal
People taking medical cannabis for chronic pain may have a slightly increased risk of arrhythmia – when the heart beats too slow, too fast or irregularly – according to international researchers. The team looked at data from 5,391 Danish Read more about Medical cannabis for chronic pain could be linked with abnormal heart rhythm
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Perinatal depression linked to increased risk of death
The BMJ
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 Perinatal depression linked to increased risk of death
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Males of newly described Australian burrowing scorpions have a big tail to tell
Australian Journal of Zoology
An Australian study has found some surprising features in two new species of burrowing scorpions, including a very strangely shaped ‘tail tip’ and some ‘sexy’ anatomy features. Terrestrial biologists from South Australia’s Flinders Read more about Males of newly described Australian burrowing scorpions have a big tail to tell
Australia; SA; WAFlinders University|Murdoch University
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