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  1. After-work hobbies key to proactivity in the workplace

    Publicly released: Mon 11 Feb 2019 at 1330 AEDT | 1530 NZDT

    Journal of Applied Psychology

    Employees who engage in sporting, learning and volunteering activities outside work are more likely to get a better night’s sleep and be more proactive in their job, new research involving Curtin University researchers has found. Media Release. Read more about After-work hobbies key to proactivity in the workplace - Scimex

    Australia; WACurtin University
  2. Say ‘no’ to that golden glow: Social media helps stop unhealthy tanning

    Publicly released: Mon 11 Feb 2019 at 1300 AEDT | 1500 NZDT

    Computers in Human Behavior

    There’s no such thing as a healthy tan. Yet despite the known risks of skin cancer, summer always sees thousands of sun lovers heading to the beach in the search of that perfect golden glow and challenging the ‘tanned ideal’is an uphill battle. Read more about Say ‘no’ to that golden glow: Social media helps stop unhealthy tanning - Scimex

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia
  3. Wave energy - researchers examine influence of wave climate variability in conversion

    Publicly released: Mon 11 Feb 2019 at 1201 AEDT | 1401 NZDT

    Energy

    Wave energy advocates argue that consistency is an advantage in the mix of renewable energy technologies, particularly in a future low-emission society. New research by Griffith University reveals seasonal and inter-annual variations in wave energy Read more about Wave energy - researchers examine influence of wave climate variability in conversion - Scimex

    Australia; QLDGriffith University
  4. New heated tobacco device causes same damage to lung cells as e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes

    Publicly released: Mon 11 Feb 2019 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    ERJ Open Research

    A new study that directly compares new heated tobacco devices with vaping and traditional cigarettes shows that all three are toxic to human lung cells. Funder: This study was supported by the Rebecca L Cooper Foundation, Sydney, New South Wales, Read more about New heated tobacco device causes same damage to lung cells as e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes - Scimex

    Australia; NSW; TASUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)|University of Tasmania...
  5. For best quality of life, treat cerebral palsy early

    Publicly released: Mon 11 Feb 2019 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    MJA

    Early identification of cerebral palsy in kids is key to improving their quality of life, according to Aussie researchers. Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder and is the most common cause of childhood physical disability. The authors looked at Read more about For best quality of life, treat cerebral palsy early - Scimex

    Australia; NSW; VICChildren's Hospital at Westmead|Concord Centre for Mental Health, Kids Neuroscience Centre, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
  6. Longest-ever eDNA study offers important insights into ocean health

    Publicly released: Sat 9 Feb 2019 at 1801 AEDT | 2001 NZDT

    PLOS Genetics

    Tiny genetic ‘breadcrumbs’left behind by marine organisms offer unprecedented insights into ocean biodiversity and how it changes over time and in response to our changing climate, new research at Curtin University, in collaboration with CSIRO, Read more about Longest-ever eDNA study offers important insights into ocean health - Scimex

    Australia; WACurtin University|CSIRO
  7. The grass is only greener when the rain falls in spring

    Publicly released: Sat 9 Feb 2019 at 0301 AEDT | 0501 NZDT

    Nature Plants

    For a planet beset by the negative impacts of climate change, it has long been assumed there would be at least one significant benefit: rising carbon dioxide levels would lead to huge growth in the world’s grasslands. Media Release. Read more about The grass is only greener when the rain falls in spring - Scimex

    Australia; TASUniversity of Tasmania
  8. Advancing women in science and medicine

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet

    Medical journal The Lancet has dedicated an entire issue to advancing gender equity in science, medicine and global health. Research papers in the special issue include highlighting bias against women in peer-review processes, debunking myths about Read more about Advancing women in science and medicine - Scimex

    Australia; International; NSW; VICThe University of Melbourne|The University of Sydney...
  9. Cycling fatalities almost halved since introduction of mandatory helmet laws

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 0912 AEDT | 1112 NZDT

    International Journal of Epidemiology

    A UNSW Sydney study has shown a clear link between mandatory helmet laws and a drastic reduction in cycling fatalities. Media Release. From:The University of New South Wales. The evidence is in: Australian mandatory helmet laws brought in to reduce Read more about Cycling fatalities almost halved since introduction of mandatory helmet laws - Scimex

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales
  10. New guide to address over-prescription of opioids

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 0901 AEDT | 1101 NZDT

    National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction

    In Australia, more than twice as many people die from pharmaceutical opioid overdose than from heroin overdose. Many doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about their patient’s pharmaceutical opioid use and are seeking ways to reduce it. Read more about New guide to address over-prescription of opioids - Scimex

    Australia; SAFlinders University
  11. Improved treatment of the most common form of stroke worldwide

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 0800 AEDT | 1000 NZDT

    The Lancet

    Rapidly lowering blood pressure is safe and reduces bleeds in the brain for stroke patients undergoing clot-busting treatments, finds a study of 2, 000 patients. Funder: NHMRC and Stroke Association UK. Media Release. From:George Institute for Read more about Improved treatment of the most common form of stroke worldwide - Scimex

    Australia; VICGeorge Institute for Global Health
  12. The pill that could replace insulin injections

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    Science

    US researchers have developed a swallowable capsule that can attach itself to the inside of a stomach and inject drugs straight through the stomach wall to the gut. The shape of the capsule was inspired by the leopard tortoise’s ability to get Read more about The pill that could replace insulin injections - Scimex

    InternationalMassachusetts Institute of Technology, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA; Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden
  13. Fish spied checking itself out in a mirror

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Biology

    If a fish can recognise itself in a mirror, does that mean it is self-aware? International researchers have observed a species of fish passing the mark test - attempting to remove artificial marks on their body while looking in a mirror - a method Read more about Fish spied checking itself out in a mirror - Scimex

    InternationalMax Planck Institute for Ornithology, Germany
  14. Developing diet drugs for female mozzies

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Cell

    Mozzie diet drugs might be a way to quench their thirst for blood and slow disease spread, according to international researchers. Yellow fever, dengue, zika and chikungunya are all diseases spread by female mosquitos who bite humans, but after Read more about Developing diet drugs for female mozzies - Scimex

    InternationalRockefeller University, USA
  15. Crows can plan three steps ahead like humans playing chess

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Current Biology

    New research shows that crows are able to plan three behaviours in advance when working towards a goal, similar to the way humans plan future moves in chess. The study by New Zealand and international scientists set up problems for New Caledonia Read more about Crows can plan three steps ahead like humans playing chess - Scimex

    New ZealandUniversity of Auckland
  16. Burn, baby burn: Getting controlled fires to burn better

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Feb 2019 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    International Journal of Wildland Fire

    Aussie researchers have identified a way to help predict fire spread in Eucalyptus forests, which could help fire managers more effectively carry out controlled burns to reduce bushfire risk. The researchers looked at the successes and failures at Read more about Burn, baby burn: Getting controlled fires to burn better - Scimex

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne
  17. Vitamin D with antibiotics could help fight a TB infection

    Publicly released: Thu 7 Feb 2019 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    European Respiratory Journal

    Good ol’vitamin D could help patients fight drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), according to international and Australian researchers. The researchers pooled data from 1, 850 TB patients who took part in clinical trials of Vitamin D in eight Read more about Vitamin D with antibiotics could help fight a TB infection - Scimex

    Australia; NTMenzies School of Health Research
  18. Global suicide deaths over 800,000

    Publicly released: Thu 7 Feb 2019 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    Worldwide, the total number of deaths from suicide increased 6.7 per cent between 1990 and 2016, to 817, 000 deaths. However, when adjusted for age the global mortality rate decreased by 33 per cent. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study Read more about Global suicide deaths over 800,000 - Scimex

    InternationalUniversity of Washington, Seattle, USA
  19. More evidence for cervical HPV testing

    Publicly released: Thu 7 Feb 2019 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    A new study strongly supports high-risk HPV testing over traditional smears for cervical cancer screening. Australia has already shifted to the new way of testing and New Zealand is planning to make the shift in a few years' time. A UK pilot study Read more about More evidence for cervical HPV testing - Scimex

    InternationalKing's College London, UK
  20. Ditch the diabetes with a stomach staple

    Publicly released: Thu 7 Feb 2019 at 1001 AEDT | 1201 NZDT

    Diabetologia

    Danish researchers say that three-quarters of their participants with type 2 diabetes went into remission within a year of having gastric bypass surgery. The authors say that there was a higher likelihood of success if the patient was younger, had Read more about Ditch the diabetes with a stomach staple - Scimex

    InternationalAarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark

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