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Premenstrual disorders linked to higher suicide risk in women
JAMA Network Open
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 (Aus) on 131 114 or Beyond Blue Read more about Premenstrual disorders linked to higher suicide risk in women
InternationalKarolinska Institutet, Sweden -
Early exposure to air and noise pollution could be linked with later mental health problems
JAMA Network Open
Early exposure to air and noise pollution could be linked to a range of mental health issues in adolescence and young adulthood, according to international researchers. The team looked at data from 9,065 participants and found that higher exposure Read more about Early exposure to air and noise pollution could be linked with later mental health problems
InternationalUniversity of Bristol, UK -
How do different diets affect our gut bugs?
Nature Communications
An intermittent-fasting and protein-pacing diet showed increased diversity in gut bugs compared to a calorie-restricted, heart-healthy diet in a small trial, according to international researchers. The team compared the effects of two low-calorie Read more about How do different diets affect our gut bugs?
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RNA-based drug plozasiran could help lower cholesterol in people with naturally high levels
New England Journal of Medicine
A drug which can be given by injection four times a year can help lower cholesterol and other blood fat levels in people with genetically high levels in their blood, according to an early-stage clinical trial. The drug, Plozasiran, is an RNA Read more about RNA-based drug plozasiran could help lower cholesterol in people with naturally high levels
InternationalBaylor College of Medicine, USA -
Invasive species threaten Indigenous Aussie lands near our cities, but are less of a problem in more remote areas
Nature Sustainability
Australia has both disproportionately high and disproportionately low numbers of invasive species on Indigenous-owned land, depending on where those lands are located, according to a study by international scientists, including an Australian. The Read more about Invasive species threaten Indigenous Aussie lands near our cities, but are less of a problem in more remote areas
Australia; International; NTCharles Darwin University|Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Germany, Justus-Liebig UniversityGiessen, Germany -
Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter
Nature Food
Switching food and drink purchases to similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by 26% according to a new study in Nature Food. Consumers want to make responsible food Read more about Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter
Australia; NSW; VICGeorge Institute for Global Health|Deakin University... -
New metasurface-based edge detecting filter for remote sensing transforms crop monitoring
Nature Communications
New work by researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) could pave the way to improvements in environmental monitoring and surveillance systems, augmented reality, and bio-medical imaging. The Read more about New metasurface-based edge detecting filter for remote sensing transforms crop monitoring
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Deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine
npj Viruses
QIMR Berghofer researchers have conducted the first comprehensive two-year laboratory characterisation of the rare sub-type of the mosquito-borne Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) that caused an unprecedented deadly outbreak in Australia in 2022. Read more about Deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine
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Brave new virtual world fast becoming a reality in the mining sector
Virtual and augmented reality, along with automation, are transforming the mining sector, allowing more work to be done remotely, saving time, money and removing many of the risks and travel for workers. A virtual and robotic revolution in Read more about Brave new virtual world fast becoming a reality in the mining sector
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Producing gold nano-particles (and hydrogen) in water – in a non-toxic way
Small Science
In a surprise discovery, Flinders University nanotechnology researchers have produced a range of different types of gold nanoparticles by adjusting water flow in the novel vortex fluidic device (the unboil-an-egg machine) – without the need for Read more about Producing gold nano-particles (and hydrogen) in water – in a non-toxic way
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Getting circumcised may reduce the risk of HIV infection
Annals of Internal Medicine
Circumcised men who have sex with men may be at a lower risk of HIV infection, according to a small Chinese study. The researchers recruited nearly 250 uncircumcised, HIV-negative men who had multiple recent male sexual partners. Half the group had Read more about Getting circumcised may reduce the risk of HIV infection
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Statins could be beneficial, even in older adults
Annals of Internal Medicine
The use of statins in adults over 60 could reduce the risk of heart disease and death, according to international researchers. The team used over 40,000 electronic health records from the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, analysing patients over 60 Read more about Statins could be beneficial, even in older adults
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Post-karaoke stress is strengthened by REM sleep, and yes you read that correctly
eNeuro
Stress induced in the body by performing karaoke is strengthened by rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, possibly because the stressful experience becomes more emotionally charged during REM sleep, which is when we do most of our dreaming, according Read more about Post-karaoke stress is strengthened by REM sleep, and yes you read that correctly
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Volcanoes on Venus may still be erupting
Nature Astronomy
Volcanic activity on Venus is ongoing and similar to that of Earth, according to new international research published in Nature Astronomy. Researchers analysed two sets of data from radar images taken in 1990 and 1992, and found changes on the planet Read more about Volcanoes on Venus may still be erupting
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Stomp-rocket explanation for Hawaiian volcano eruptions
Nature Geoscience
In May 2018, twelve explosive eruptions at the Hawaiian volcano Kīlauea produced atmospheric plumes reaching 8km into the sky. Explosive eruptions are normally driven by molten rock rising, or steam expanding, however those processes couldn't Read more about Stomp-rocket explanation for Hawaiian volcano eruptions
Pacific; InternationalUS Geological Survey Volcano Science Center California Volcano Observatory, Moffett Field, CA, USA -
Camera tags capture social flexibility of Antarctic minke whales
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Researchers have conducted one of the first quantitative studies of social structure and social foraging in Antarctic minke whales (AMWs), using pioneering animal-borne camera tags. This study sheds light on the complex social and foraging Read more about Camera tags capture social flexibility of Antarctic minke whales
Australia; International; QLDGriffith University|The University of Queensland -
Pomegranates could offer a solution to fatty liver disease
Antioxidants
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are investigating the effects Ellegic acid, an antioxidant found in some fruits and vegetables, could have on halting and potentially reversing the damage caused by fatty liver disease. Pomegranates could Read more about Pomegranates could offer a solution to fatty liver disease
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Humble leaders boost employees’ workplace status and leadership potential
Journal of Organizational Behavior
There are many different types of workplace leaders, from those who prioritise the needs of team members and the organisation above their own, to authentic leaders who foster openness, trust and transparency. A recent study by the University of Read more about Humble leaders boost employees’ workplace status and leadership potential
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EXPERT REACTION: Hundreds feared dead following landslide in Papua New Guinea
Authorities in Papua New Guinea are still counting the cost of a landslide in the country's highlands, with more than 670 people now feared dead. Below, Australian experts discuss the likely cause of this landslide and the challenges those Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Hundreds feared dead following landslide in Papua New Guinea
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Can you escape the ‘medical mayhem’ of UniSA’s new immersive teaching experience?
Fluorescent hospital lights, a post-operative patient monitored by machines, and an anxious medical team waiting to sign off on the successful procedure. But something’s missing and until it’s found no one can leave the room. Accounting for Read more about Can you escape the ‘medical mayhem’ of UniSA’s new immersive teaching experience?
Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia