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Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows. Record heat across the world Read more about Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; QLD; ACTThe Australian National University -
Almost 1 in 10 teens have tried an unapproved weight loss product
JAMA Network Open
9% of teens have tried an unapproved weight loss product in their lifetime, according to a meta-analysis by Australian researchers. The team combined the results of 90 studies on the use of non-prescription weight loss products in teens - 50 of Read more about Almost 1 in 10 teens have tried an unapproved weight loss product
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The extinction of the giant ape; a long-standing mystery solved
Nature
The largest ever primate Gigantopithecus blacki went extinct when other Asian great apes were thriving, and its demise has long been a mystery. New evidence from this region, uncovered by a team of Chinese, Australian and US researchers, Read more about The extinction of the giant ape; a long-standing mystery solved
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Office mental wellbeing programs probably don't help employees
Industrial Relations Journal
A UK researcher found no evidence that individual-level mental wellbeing interventions offered at work had any benefit over regular offices. He says that, of their survey data from over 46,000 workers at 233 organisations, getting access to Read more about Office mental wellbeing programs probably don't help employees
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World’s largest drug survey launched
Researchers from The University of Queensland have launched the world’s biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe. Researchers from The University of Queensland have launched the world’s biggest drug survey, to gain Read more about World’s largest drug survey launched
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Renowned rock art sites ‘chosen’ for vantage
Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences
New research has uncovered internationally significant rock art sites in Arnhem Land were far from random and instead “chosen” for the critical vantage points they provided. The Flinders University research team, working in collaboration with Read more about Renowned rock art sites ‘chosen’ for vantage
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Laser-controlled liquid metals herald new era for soft robotics
Nature Communications
Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) are developing new 4D printing technology that produces shape-shifting liquid metals for soft robotics. Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) are developing new 4D printing technology that Read more about Laser-controlled liquid metals herald new era for soft robotics
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This bee parasite may also be spreading viruses
Royal Society Open Science
The Varroa destructor mite is one of the most damaging honey bee pests in the world, however it's not just from the mite feeding on the bees, new research finds. Scientists looking at bee colonies across several countries including New Zealand, Read more about This bee parasite may also be spreading viruses
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Is tafenoquine a cost-effective treatment option for malaria?
PLOS Medicine
A new study has provided further insight into the cost-effectiveness of a new malaria medication, tafenoquine, to treat vivax malaria. Primaquine and tafenoquine are the 2 medications available to treat the liver stage of vivax malaria. The study Read more about Is tafenoquine a cost-effective treatment option for malaria?
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Vegetarians and vegans may be less likely to get COVID-19
BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health
People who eat plant-based diets could be at lower risk of getting COVID-19, according to an international study of 702 participants. The team asked the participants about their diet, and compared the rates of COVID-19 infection and severity within Read more about Vegetarians and vegans may be less likely to get COVID-19
InternationalUniversidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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