Understanding traditional Chinese medicine can help protect species

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1600 AEDT | 1800 NZDT

People and Nature

Demystifying traditional Chinese medicine for conservationists could be the key to better protecting endangered species like pangolins, tigers and rhino, according to University of Queensland-led researchers. UQ PhD candidate Hubert Cheung said Read more about Understanding traditional Chinese medicine can help protect species

Plasma-developed new material fundamental to Internet of Things

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1241 AEDT | 1441 NZDT

Nature Communications

A new light-energised material that is much brighter and more dynamic than existing photo-luminescent material could power future devices fundamental to the Internet of Things. Smart devices could process information faster, better talk to each other Read more about Plasma-developed new material fundamental to Internet of Things

Jaguars robust to climate extremes but lack of food threatens species

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1053 AEDT | 1253 NZDT

Ecology and Evolution

QUT researchers lead an investigation into the chances of wild jaguars surviving climate extremes with six scenarios modelling the behaviour, mating, births of cubs, competition, illegal hunting, death from starvation and availability of prey. Read more about Jaguars robust to climate extremes but lack of food threatens species

Kids born early at higher risk of hospital trips

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

The BMJ

Premature birth is linked to higher risk of hospital admissions up to the age of 10 years old, according to new research. Scientists in the UK tracked more than 1 million children between 2005 and 2015, and found that those born early were more Read more about Kids born early at higher risk of hospital trips

Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2021

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

The main fire risk for Australia this summer will be grass fires in the east and bushfires in the west, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2021, released today by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Read more about Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2021

When hoarding becomes a health problem

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1026 AEDT | 1226 NZDT

Hoarding is a recognised mental health condition and should be treated as such – without the stigma associated with high-profile cases seen in the media, a UNSW clinical psychologist says. Read more about When hoarding becomes a health problem

Low-cost population-wide salt reduction strategies could save lives

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 1025 AEDT | 1225 NZDT

BMJ Open

Reducing salt consumption at population levels is a cost-effective strategy to combat high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in Africa according to new Griffith University-led research. Read more about Low-cost population-wide salt reduction strategies could save lives

Exercise can offset the risks of sitting around all day

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 0959 AEDT | 1159 NZDT

British Journal of Sports Medicine

Getting in a good sweat for 30-40 minutes a day can reduce the health risks linked to prolonged sitting, such as early death. The findings come after researchers analysed data that tracked how more than 44,000 people from four countries moved. The Read more about Exercise can offset the risks of sitting around all day

Babbling back at bubs may boost their vocab

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

PLOS ONE

US scientists say imitating the babbling sounds babies make, while incorporating real words, may help boost their vocabularies. The team recorded whole days of 'conversation' between 53 13-month-old babies and their carers and asked the carers to Read more about Babbling back at bubs may boost their vocab

Female founding CEOs in male-dominated industries fare worse with investors

Publicly released: Thu 26 Nov 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

Science Advances

When men launch businesses in male-dominated industries, they raise more than ten times the average (NZD30 million) of what’s raised by women-led businesses, according to new research. An international research team looked at the data of hundreds Read more about Female founding CEOs in male-dominated industries fare worse with investors