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Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, primate study shows
Life Sciences
Males born to obese mothers are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes, according to a study in primates. That's the finding from a new study led by the Read more about Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, primate study shows
Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia -
New pterosaur discovered
Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology
UK researchers have uncovered the fossilised remains of a new species of pterosaur - the famous extinct clade of flying reptiles. The skeleton is incomplete, but three-dimensionally preserved, which helped the researchers learn more about pterosaur Read more about New pterosaur discovered
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An ancient Australian air-breathing fish from 380m years ago
Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology
Alice Spring’s Finke River (Larapinta), often cited as one of the oldest rivers in the world, once hosted waters teeming with bizarre animals – including a sleek predatory lobe-finned fish with large fangs and bony scales. The newly described Read more about An ancient Australian air-breathing fish from 380m years ago
Australia; International; NSW; SA; NT; ACTFlinders University|The Australian National University -
Time’s up for body-clock disruption
Sleep has become the holy grail of health and well-being. But for some people, particularly shift workers and others with a chronically mistimed body clock, getting a good night’s sleep can be a constant battle that significantly disrupts their Read more about Time’s up for body-clock disruption
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PCOS linked to higher suicide risk
Annals of Internal Medicine
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were eight times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers without the condition, say Taiwanese researchers. PCOS affects 10% of women during their reproductive years, and can often cause infertility, Read more about PCOS linked to higher suicide risk
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Fatty acids hold clue to creating memories
EMBO Journal
Researchers at the University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in the brain’s consolidation of memories. Researchers at the University of Queensland have revealed the crucial role of saturated fatty acids in Read more about Fatty acids hold clue to creating memories
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EXPERT REACTION: Faster tropical cyclones in a warming world
PNAS
In some parts of the world, a Category 5 hurricane signifies the most extreme wind speeds starting at 252 km/h. New research looks into why creating a new Category 6 could help capture just how much more intense the biggest tropical cyclones are Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Faster tropical cyclones in a warming world
Pacific; InternationalLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US; First Street Foundation, USA; University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA -
NEWS BRIEFING and EXPERT REACTION: We may have already passed 1.5°C of global warming
Nature Climate Change
BRIEFING RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE Global temperatures may have already risen by 1. 5°C since the pre-industrial period, according to an Australian-led team of researchers. Aiming to limit temperature rises to 1. 5°C or below was a goal of the Paris Read more about NEWS BRIEFING and EXPERT REACTION: We may have already passed 1.5°C of global warming
Australia; International; VIC; WA; ACTThe University of Western Australia -
New warning: South Australia needs to gear up for more climate extremes
Water
As temperature records tumble, and the threat of bushfires and dry conditions looms large, an international study by Flinders University and Argentinian researchers renews the urgency of calls to make more concerted efforts to prepare for climate Read more about New warning: South Australia needs to gear up for more climate extremes
Australia; International; SAFlinders University -
Targeted lung health strategies needed in the Top End
Medical Journal of Australia
New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia has investigated the burden of the chronic lung disease bronchiectasis among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in the Northern Territory Top End for the first time. Bronchiectasis Read more about Targeted lung health strategies needed in the Top End
Australia; SA; NTFlinders University
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