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Polar bears at risk of starvation due to climate change
Nature Communications
Climate change's effect on Arctic sea ice is forcing polar bears to find food on land, putting the apex predators at risk of starvation, say North American researchers. The team attached trackers to 20 polar bears to track their daily energy Read more about Polar bears at risk of starvation due to climate change
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Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world’s coral reefs
Cell Reports Sustainability
University of Queensland-led research has shown there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems. The team, which included scientists from James Cook Read more about Satellites unveil the size and nature of the world’s coral reefs
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High-tech spray prevents and cures rusty plant threat
Communications Biology
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants. PhD candidate Rebecca Degnan, Dr Anne Sawyer and Professor Read more about High-tech spray prevents and cures rusty plant threat
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Secrets of Night Parrot unlocked after first genome sequenced
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have sequenced the first genome of the Night Parrot, one of the world’s rarest and most elusive birds. The development will answer questions about population genetics and biology that Read more about Secrets of Night Parrot unlocked after first genome sequenced
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Better quality healthcare needed for children in detention
Children in detention and after they return to the community require better quality healthcare due to their ongoing, complex health needs, a new report has found. Research at a Glance: A report co-authored by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Read more about Better quality healthcare needed for children in detention
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Stopping HIV in its tracks
eLife
New anti-viral treatment hacks the virus’ protective shield. Just over a year ago, the European Union and the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new anti-retroviral drug to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. Lenacapavir Read more about Stopping HIV in its tracks
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Toolkit to help employ people with an intellectual disability
Finding reliable, conscientious and efficient workers in hospitality can be a challenge for both small and large employers. To help, Flinders University experts have developed a new toolkit and resources for small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) Read more about Toolkit to help employ people with an intellectual disability
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Australia's most at-risk bird species share some common traits
EMU - AUSTRAL ORNITHOLOGY
Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. Australia has over 750 native bird species. But lead author Dr George Olah said Read more about Australia's most at-risk bird species share some common traits
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Improving survival rates for deadly lung diseases
The latest discovery of asbestos in contaminated mulch around schools and playgrounds in Sydney highlights the ongoing dangerous issues that Australia faces from this potentially deadly material which remains prevalent in the built environment says Read more about Improving survival rates for deadly lung diseases
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Research to help people born preterm breathe easier
Curtin University will use sophisticated machine learning approaches to better understand the different types of lung disease affecting more than half of people born preterm, to create more effective treatments and better predict those at risk of Read more about Research to help people born preterm breathe easier
Australia; VIC; WACurtin University|Telethon Kids Institute|The University of Melbourne... -
Research finds no impairment on simulated driving performance from prescribed medical cannabis
Journal of Psychopharmacology
A new study conducted by researchers at Swinburne University of Technology’s Centre for Human Psychopharmacology has made significant findings in the field of medical cannabis use. Published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, the research Read more about Research finds no impairment on simulated driving performance from prescribed medical cannabis
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Academy welcomes diversity in STEM review
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the final report of the Pathway to Diversity in STEM review. The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the final report of the Pathway to Diversity in STEM review. “It is Read more about Academy welcomes diversity in STEM review
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Online cancel culture is fueled by strongly-held political beliefs
Acta Psychologica
People whose identities are strongly defined by political beliefs are more likely to engage in online cancel culture, new research finds. From a survey of around 460 people, researchers found that the desire to show off one's moral beliefs (virtue Read more about Online cancel culture is fueled by strongly-held political beliefs
New Zealand; InternationalAUT University -
Overpressured fluids played large role in Kaikōura quake
Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
A study on the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake shows how "overpressured" fluids underground – basically, lots of water molecules trapped under an impermeable layer of rock – likely facilitated the beginning of the quake. The researchers also found that Read more about Overpressured fluids played large role in Kaikōura quake
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Salt substitute could reduce high blood pressure problems
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute could reduce incidences of high blood pressure in older adults, without increasing the risk of low blood pressure episodes, according to international researchers. The team included 611 participants 55 Read more about Salt substitute could reduce high blood pressure problems
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Tracking a preschoolers eye movements could help detect autism
PLOS ONE
Tracking the eye movement of preschoolers for as little as one minute could help with the early detection of autism spectrum disorder, according to Australian research. The study tracked the eye movements of children both with and without autism Read more about Tracking a preschoolers eye movements could help detect autism
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Using a substitute could be a cost-effective option to cut back on the salt
JAMA Network Open
Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute could be a potential cost-saving strategy, according to Aussie and international researchers. The team conducted a trial of 1,612 adults in 48 eldercare facilities across China, splitting the residents Read more about Using a substitute could be a cost-effective option to cut back on the salt
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Some proteins in the blood could warn of dementia a decade before diagnosis
Nature Aging
Changes in the levels of specific proteins in the blood could predict a dementia diagnosis up to a decade early, according to international research. The team used data from the UK Biobank study to search for patterns in the blood of a large group Read more about Some proteins in the blood could warn of dementia a decade before diagnosis
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Most Aussies who die of alcohol poisoning are older, experienced drinkers
Drug and Alcohol Review
Older, more experienced heavy drinkers are more likely to die of alcohol poisoning in Australia than younger drinkers, according to Australian research. The team identified 891 cases of fatal alcohol poisoning from the past decade and analysed them Read more about Most Aussies who die of alcohol poisoning are older, experienced drinkers
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When human bodies decay, they all share this interesting feature
Nature Microbiology
The kind of microbiome present when a human dies and decomposes – that is, the combination of microscopic organisms including bacteria and tiny fungi – is universal regardless of location or environmental conditions, according to international Read more about When human bodies decay, they all share this interesting feature
InternationalColorado State University, USA