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Cycling deaths on the decline, but not in all age groups
Injury Prevention
New research shows there is a stark contrast between fatality rates in younger and older cyclists in Australia. Cycling deaths are slowly declining in Australia, but fatalities involving single riders and older people are on the rise. Analysis of Read more about Cycling deaths on the decline, but not in all age groups
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WMO confirms 2023 was the hottest year on record
Now that 2023 is over, the World Meteorological Organization has confirmed it was the hottest year globally since records began. Following their original declaration in November, the WMO has consolidated data from six leading global weather Read more about WMO confirms 2023 was the hottest year on record
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Campaign aims to understand and stamp out dangerous parasitic worm crisis
Philosophical Transactions B
Stongyloidiasis – a poorly understood parasitic worm disease common in remote Australian communities and some returned travellers, refugees or asylum seekers – is finally gaining attention on the national research arena. Australian First Nations Read more about Campaign aims to understand and stamp out dangerous parasitic worm crisis
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Thirty percent of Kiwi cat owners are opposed to keeping their cats inside
PLOS One
Only a small number of NZ cat owners contain their cats, even though letting your feline friend roam outside can be harmful for the cat, native wildlife, and the wider environment. Kiwi researchers surveyed almost 400 cat owners to understand their Read more about Thirty percent of Kiwi cat owners are opposed to keeping their cats inside
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Thermal vision shows endangered numbats feel the heat of warming climate
Journal of Experimental Biology
Curtin University research using thermal imaging of numbats in Western Australia has found that during hot weather the endangered animals are limited to as little as ten minutes of activity in the sun before they overheat to a body temperature of Read more about Thermal vision shows endangered numbats feel the heat of warming climate
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Many Melbournites prefer to travel for a drink over heading to their local
Drug and Alcohol Review
A Melbourne resident may be just as likely to travel outside their neighbourhood to go to a pub or bar as they are to visit their local, according to Australian researchers. The team were investigating the question of whether a greater density of Read more about Many Melbournites prefer to travel for a drink over heading to their local
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Watching someone get grossed out by veggies could gross you out, too
Frontiers in Psychology
Watching someone else get the ‘ick’ for food might give you the ‘ick’ too, according to international researchers. The team asked 200 young women to watch a video containing clips of people eating raw broccoli with smiling, neutral or Read more about Watching someone get grossed out by veggies could gross you out, too
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Medical cannabis for chronic pain could be linked with abnormal heart rhythm
European Heart Journal
People taking medical cannabis for chronic pain may have a slightly increased risk of arrhythmia – when the heart beats too slow, too fast or irregularly – according to international researchers. The team looked at data from 5,391 Danish Read more about Medical cannabis for chronic pain could be linked with abnormal heart rhythm
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Perinatal depression linked to increased risk of death
The BMJ
This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. Call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on Read more about Perinatal depression linked to increased risk of death
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Males of newly described Australian burrowing scorpions have a big tail to tell
Australian Journal of Zoology
An Australian study has found some surprising features in two new species of burrowing scorpions, including a very strangely shaped ‘tail tip’ and some ‘sexy’ anatomy features. Terrestrial biologists from South Australia’s Flinders Read more about Males of newly described Australian burrowing scorpions have a big tail to tell
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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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