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The world probably has less clean water than we thought
Nature Climate Change
Current estimates of the amount of water available to people around the world are based solely on the amount of water there is, and not whether that water is of a high enough quality to use, according to Dutch researchers. That means we've Read more about The world probably has less clean water than we thought
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Aussie school-based 'Health4Life' program sees only short term improvements in mental health symptoms
Nature Mental Health
An Australian school-based health program, which targets six lifestyle risk factors: diet, sleep, physical activity, screentime, alcohol use and smoking, has shown no improvement over usual health education in reducing depressive, anxiety or Read more about Aussie school-based 'Health4Life' program sees only short term improvements in mental health symptoms
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One in 10 children in the US has a current ADHD diagnosis
Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
About 6. 5 million children in the US had ADHD in 2022, a million more than five years ago, according to international research. The team used US data to measure the prevalence of diagnosed ADHD in the country, as well as how many were taking Read more about One in 10 children in the US has a current ADHD diagnosis
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I’ll have what she’s having!
Appetite
New research from Flinders University has revealed that feeling a sense of belonging to a social group can have a significant impact on our food choices, potentially nudging us towards healthier options. New research from Flinders University has Read more about I’ll have what she’s having!
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Nutbush fever: How the Ike and Tina Turner hit became Australia's dance sensation
Journal of Media & Cultural Studies
Researchers at the University of South Australia and Edith Cowan University in WA have explored the origins of the iconic Nutbush dance and how it became an Australian cultural phenomenon. If there’s one thing that Aussies just can’t resist Read more about Nutbush fever: How the Ike and Tina Turner hit became Australia's dance sensation
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Australian TV drama on the ropes
QUT ePrints
Australian television drama production is not what it once was. A QUT report finds successive government policies have prioritised corporate interests over Australian culture and identity, lending more support to multi-territory streamers for global Read more about Australian TV drama on the ropes
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Quantum photonic technologies set to be more reliable with new interferometer
Optica
An increasing number of emerging quantum applications operate using optical technologies. Currently, quantum photon sources are regularly taken offline to be tested and adjusted using an interferometer. This requires comparing photons multiple times Read more about Quantum photonic technologies set to be more reliable with new interferometer
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Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population
Current Biology
A study from the University of Adelaide has discovered molecular pathways regulated by a gene traditionally used to control wheat-flowering behaviour could be altered to achieve greater yields. A study from the University of Adelaide has discovered Read more about Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population
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Next-gen training for improved knee surgery
Orthopaedic Research
Successful co-design and testing of new synthetic knee models by Flinders University’s Medical Device Research Institute is producing vital tools to help surgeons continue to practice and advance knee surgery methods. The new synthetic knee models Read more about Next-gen training for improved knee surgery
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Blueprint to 'Be Ahead of Ready' in face of future disasters
The future thinking that Australia needs to meet the increasing severity, length and frequency of natural hazards is outlined in a new report by Natural Hazards Research Australia. Be Ahead of Ready draws on the best thinking from across Australia Read more about Blueprint to 'Be Ahead of Ready' in face of future disasters
Australia; VICNatural Hazards Research Australia