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Australia on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts
Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes. The researchers’ bleak findings are before Read more about Australia on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts
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Sediment discovery unlocks Australia’s hidden net-zero resource potential
Geophysical Journal International
A new method of measuring sediment thickness across Australia’s interior offers a cost-effective and straightforward solution for estimating seismic hazard and resource potential while reducing carbon footprint. A new method of measuring sediment Read more about Sediment discovery unlocks Australia’s hidden net-zero resource potential
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Pregnant runners' pains differ by childbirth history
Sports Medicine
Exercise during pregnancy is a healthy habit, and running is one of the most common ways to stay active. Despite this, many runners cease during pregnancy due to associated pains - even amongst competitive runners, only a third continue training Read more about Pregnant runners' pains differ by childbirth history
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Tree of life for modern birds revealed: The largest and most complete study pinpoints timing of evolution
Nature
In a world first, a team of international scientists including three Australians, Al-Aabid Chowdhury and Professor Simon Ho from University of Sydney, and Dr Jacqueline Nguyen from Australian Museum and Flinders University, have determined the Read more about Tree of life for modern birds revealed: The largest and most complete study pinpoints timing of evolution
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More Aussies are likely to die from bowel cancer as a result of COVID-era disruptions
PLOS ONE
COVID-related disruptions to bowel cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment in Australia are likely to lead to an additional 234 cancer cases and 1,186 deaths in Australia over 2020–2030, according to Aussie-led research. The researchers Read more about More Aussies are likely to die from bowel cancer as a result of COVID-era disruptions
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Blueprint for mandating indoor air quality for public buildings in form of standards
Science
A group of international experts led by QUT Professor Lidia Morawska has presented a blueprint for national indoor quality standards for public buildings, in an article in the prestigious journal Science. The experts addressed setting standards for Read more about Blueprint for mandating indoor air quality for public buildings in form of standards
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MRNA could be used to target Alzheimer’s disease
Brain Communications
Scientists at The Florey have developed an mRNA technology approach to target the toxic protein tau, which builds up in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Scientists at The Florey have developed an mRNA technology approach to Read more about MRNA could be used to target Alzheimer’s disease
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How older culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women handled COVID-19 in SA
PLOS ONE
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women over 60 in South Australia were highly concerned about COVID-19 and becoming sick from its effects, according to Aussie researchers who conducted a survey and interviews of over 100 women over 60 Read more about How older culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women handled COVID-19 in SA
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Women with bad PMS may be at higher risk of perinatal depression, and vice versa
PLOS Medicine
Women who develop perinatal depression may be more likely to have a premenstrual disorder at some point in their life, and women with a premenstrual disorder may be more likely to develop perinatal depression, according to international research. Read more about Women with bad PMS may be at higher risk of perinatal depression, and vice versa
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Around the world, Around the world, Around the world: Songs are getting more basic and repetitive
Scientific Reports
If Daft Punk's lyrics weren't enough of a clue, Austrian and German researchers have found the lyrics of English-language songs have become more repetitive and simpler over the last 40 years. They analysed the lyrics of 12,000 songs, across genres Read more about Around the world, Around the world, Around the world: Songs are getting more basic and repetitive
InternationalUniversity of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria