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What drives us to be anonymous online
Society for Personality and Social Psychology
University of Queensland researchers have found there are two key reasons people choose to be anonymous online – self-expression or toxic behaviour. University of Queensland researchers have found there are two key reasons people choose to be Read more about What drives us to be anonymous online
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Tropical cyclone-related deaths vary widely between countries, NZ sees most respiratory deaths
PLOS Medicine
An Australian-led analysis of deaths from all causes, heart problems, and respiratory conditions during tropical cyclones in 18 countries that experienced a total of 382 cyclones between 1980 and 2019 found the most deaths occurred in Guatemala, Read more about Tropical cyclone-related deaths vary widely between countries, NZ sees most respiratory deaths
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Addressing coercion in mental healthcare
BJPsych Open
Finding a common goal for action to address coercion in mental healthcare is the goal of a new paper which identifies what the World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Psychiatry Association (WPA) agree on. Coercive practices are widespread in Read more about Addressing coercion in mental healthcare
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Centralised social networks potentially hinder innovation by making decision-making too similar
People and Nature
Social systems where influence is centred around one or two individuals can lead to pack mentality and groupthink in farming communities, according to new research at the University of Sydney and Stockholm University. Social systems where influence Read more about Centralised social networks potentially hinder innovation by making decision-making too similar
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Detecting bowel cancer without a poo test
Nature Communications
An international team of researchers from Adelaide and the United States has opened the door to non-stool-based bowel cancer detection, by showing that a probiotic bacteria already being used to treat gut disorders, can be engineered to reveal the Read more about Detecting bowel cancer without a poo test
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EXPERT REACTION: Doomsday clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, keepers of the iconic ‘Doomsday Clock’, has announced the clock will remain at 90 seconds to midnight, equal to last year and the closest to midnight it has ever been. Founded in 1945 by Albert Einstein, J. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Doomsday clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight
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Want crispier carrots? Don't cut them lengthwise
Royal Society Open Science
Researchers from the UK carr-a-lot about your hummus it seems, as they have discovered why carrots curl up and become too weak to dip. The team found cut carrots to curl over time due to residual stresses from the circular layers they form as they Read more about Want crispier carrots? Don't cut them lengthwise
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Experts say livestock transport regulations in Australia and New Zealand are not fit for purpose
Royal Society Open Science
UK and Canadian experts reviewed livestock transportation regulations in five English-speaking Western jurisdictions (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the EU and the USA), and say laws are too vague or insufficient to be fit for purpose. The authors Read more about Experts say livestock transport regulations in Australia and New Zealand are not fit for purpose
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Humpback whales move back and forth so their songs are heard
Royal Society Open Science
The ocean is a party, and humpback whales like to move to quieter corners at night so they can be heard, according to international researchers (well, kinda). The team monitored the locations of singing whales off the coast of Maui, Hawaii using Read more about Humpback whales move back and forth so their songs are heard
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Camera system allows us to see the world through an animal's eyes
PLOS Biology
International researchers have developed a camera system that can produce videos that replicate the colours different animals see the world with. Different animals see a different range of colours, and sometimes can see colours we can't, such as Read more about Camera system allows us to see the world through an animal's eyes
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Few patients successfully treat their type 2 diabetes through weight loss alone
PLOS Medicine
Very few patients with type 2 diabetes are able to control their blood sugar levels through weight loss alone, according to international researchers. The team looked at 37,326 people in Hong Kong who were newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to see Read more about Few patients successfully treat their type 2 diabetes through weight loss alone
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Unintentional weight loss linked to risk of certain cancers
JAMA
Weight loss within the prior two years is associated with a higher risk of cancer, according to a study of health professionals which found this risk is higher when the weight loss is unintentional. The team looked at data from 157,474 health Read more about Unintentional weight loss linked to risk of certain cancers
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New buzz about coffee genes
Nature Communications
Like its flavour profile, the genome of Arabica coffee is large and complex. This makes breeding and genetic survey work more difficult, but this diverse genetic background may have contributed to bean's popularity, practicality, and commercial Read more about New buzz about coffee genes
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Social isolation and loneliness could worsen the health of those with obesity
JAMA Network Open
Obesity is linked to an increased risk of death from any cause, but the effect is worse if you’re feeling lonely and socially isolated, according to international researchers. The team used data from the UK Biobank which included 398,972 Read more about Social isolation and loneliness could worsen the health of those with obesity
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Feeling like your walking ability is limited is a good indicator of future fracture risk
JAMA Network Open
Australian experts say feeling like your ability to walk is limited when covering less than a kilometre is a strong indicator you may be at risk of fracture sometime in the next five years. Their study of nearly a quarter of a million people found Read more about Feeling like your walking ability is limited is a good indicator of future fracture risk
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‘No added sugar’ rule is a good step – but the job’s not done
Current Developments in Nutrition
Australia’s food regulators must develop a comprehensive definition for ‘added sugars’ in processed foods so consumers can make healthy choices, according to new research from The George Institute for Global Health. In December, Food Standards Read more about ‘No added sugar’ rule is a good step – but the job’s not done
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Tobacco experts praise vaping law loophole closure
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
In an editorial, Australian experts praise the Federal Government’s plans to close vaping law loopholes and call for the proposed reforms to be introduced urgently to end the youth vaping epidemic. They highlight how easy it is for young people to Read more about Tobacco experts praise vaping law loophole closure
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What can ants tell us about biodiversity in biofuel crops?
Frontiers in Conservation Science
Studying ant communities shows that using diverse plant sources for bioenergy is crucial to protect ecosystems while making more eco-friendly fuel, according to international researchers, who say ants are a 'top candidate' for investigating how Read more about What can ants tell us about biodiversity in biofuel crops?
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Routine health checks could prevent deaths
BMC Medicine
The UK's NHS Health Check appointments - a free, preventative screening program - are linked with a decreased risk of people dying from any cause, as well as a decreased risk of several diseases, say Hungarian and British researchers. The Read more about Routine health checks could prevent deaths
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Energy drinks may be keeping students up at night
BMJ Open
Energy drinks are linked to poor sleep quality and insomnia in college students, according to a study of over 53,000 people in Norway. The team took data from participants aged 18-35 in a Students’ Health and Wellbeing study, which asked how often Read more about Energy drinks may be keeping students up at night
InternationalInnlandet Hospital Trust, Norway