Banning trophy hunting amid COVID-19 threatens African wildlife and livelihoods

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 1700 AEST | 1900 NZST

Conservation Science and Practice

Griffith University scientists have revealed the devastating effects a trophy hunting ban will have on wildlife conservation and livelihoods in Africa. Although controversial, the practice of trophy hunting conserves land that wouldn’t otherwise Read more about Banning trophy hunting amid COVID-19 threatens African wildlife and livelihoods

Unlocking the key to an effective vaccine

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 1400 AEST | 1600 NZST

Immunological Reviews

A recent study published in the journal Immunological Reviews, led by Professor David Tarlinton from Monash Central Clinical School's Immune Memory Laboratory, suggests that components within vaccines can play a major role in aiding the lifespan of Read more about Unlocking the key to an effective vaccine

EXPERT REACTION: Victoria's jump in COVID-19 cases - is this a second wave?

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 1300 AEST | 1500 NZST

Victoria has on Monday recorded 75 new COVID-19 cases, the largest case increase since 70 cases were recorded on March 31 and the state's fourth-highest single day increase since the start of the pandemic. Australian experts respond. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Victoria's jump in COVID-19 cases - is this a second wave?

World food system ‘faces growing crisis’

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 1240 AEST | 1440 NZST

In the wake of a UN call for action to protect the world's food supply, Australian experts have warned that Australia is not immune to the global issues surrounding food security. Authored by more than 40 Australian food and sustainability experts, Read more about World food system ‘faces growing crisis’

Half a dollar a day for healthier kids

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 1130 AEST | 1330 NZST

Nurtients

Fifty cents per child per day is all it would take to improve the nutritional value of food at long daycare centres, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). An ECU research team surveyed menu offerings from 30 long daycare Read more about Half a dollar a day for healthier kids

Ask the Specialist: Larrakia, Tiwi and Yolŋu stories to inspire better healthcare

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

A new podcast released today, Ask the Specialist, reveals the reality of the hospital experience for Aboriginal patients in the Top End of the Northern Territory and offers ideas to improve the delivery of culturally respectful care. Read more about Ask the Specialist: Larrakia, Tiwi and Yolŋu stories to inspire better healthcare

Employers can’t afford to axe mature workers

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

Australian Journal of Management

In this current era of economic adversity, it does not make sense for employers to overlook mature aged workers – because their resilience and experience provides valuable inputs for businesses, according to Flinders University Human Resources and Read more about Employers can’t afford to axe mature workers

Understanding ‘big emotions’: early-intervention program helps reduce toddler tantrums, aggressive behaviour

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 0930 AEST | 1130 NZST

Infant Mental Health Journal

A play-based therapy aimed at helping parents manage children’s behaviour has seen long-lasting results in a live trial. Read more about Understanding ‘big emotions’: early-intervention program helps reduce toddler tantrums, aggressive behaviour

The Australian National Phenome Center is developing new tools for cancer detection and prevention…and much more

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

Cell

New research involving Murdoch University’s Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) collaborating with Imperial College London and the Institute of Cancer Research in London, has revealed new insights into the dependence of breast cancer tumour Read more about The Australian National Phenome Center is developing new tools for cancer detection and prevention…and much more

Fancy Aussie bees flew in from tropics

Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia

Ancestors of a distinctive pollinating bee found across Australia probably originated in tropical Asian countries, islands in the south-west Pacific or greater Oceania region, ecology researchers claim. Describing the likely dispersal corridor for Read more about Fancy Aussie bees flew in from tropics