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Can we revolutionise the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts
One Earth
A new commentary paper puts forth a transformative solution to the unsustainable reliance on fossil resources by the chemical industry: catalysis to leverage sustainable waste resources, ushering the industry from a linear to a circular economy. The Read more about Can we revolutionise the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAGriffith University|The University of Sydney|The University of Adelaide... -
Adults who have recently vaped more likely to have asthma start at an earlier age
JAMA Network Open
Adults who have recently vaped or used other electronic nicotine delivery systems are more likely to have asthma symptoms start at an earlier age, according to a US study. The researchers found there was a 252% increased risk of the onset of Read more about Adults who have recently vaped more likely to have asthma start at an earlier age
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New AI tool to help beat brain tumours
Nature Medicine
A new AI tool to more quickly and accurately classify brain tumours has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). According to Dr Danh-Tai Hoang, precision in diagnosing and categorising tumours is crucial for Read more about New AI tool to help beat brain tumours
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Early arrival and expansion of palaeolithic people on Cyprus
PNAS
The patterns of dispersal of early humans across continents and islands are hotly debated, but researchers have found that Pleistocene hunter-gatherers settled in Cyprus thousands of years earlier than previously thought. In examining the timing of Read more about Early arrival and expansion of palaeolithic people on Cyprus
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Artificial intelligence and the future of surgery
Nature Medicine
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform surgical medicine for patients, doctors and the health system, according to a review published in Nature Medicine. University of Auckland researchers say that while autonomous robot-surgeons Read more about Artificial intelligence and the future of surgery
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Men at greater risk of major health effects of diabetes than women
the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
Men are at greater risk than women of the major health effects of diabetes (types 1 and 2), suggests a long-term Australian study. Rates of cardiovascular disease, leg, foot, and kidney complications, and the sight-threatening eye disease diabetic Read more about Men at greater risk of major health effects of diabetes than women
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Young people spending more than 7 hours on social media may increase their risk of smoking or vaping
Thorax
Children and young people who spend more than seven hours daily on social media have more than double the risk of smoking or vaping, according to international researchers who analysed data from almost 11,000 people in the UK aged between 10 and 25 Read more about Young people spending more than 7 hours on social media may increase their risk of smoking or vaping
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NSW ocean observing program set for expansion
A pioneering ocean observing program based out of the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) will reinvigorate vital efforts to monitor the movements of threatened marine reptiles and mammals, enhance coastal observing and develop oceanographic Read more about NSW ocean observing program set for expansion
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Mediterranean diet linked to reduced anxiety
Nutrients
Consuming more nuts, fruit and legumes and fewer sugary drinks may help people aged over 60 feel less anxious and stressed, according to research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast. Consuming more nuts, fruit and legumes and fewer sugary Read more about Mediterranean diet linked to reduced anxiety
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When under stress we may be more likely to help a victim than punish a perpetrator
PLOS Biology
When under stress we may be more likely to help a victim than punish the perpetrator, according to Chinese research. The researchers conducted brain scans on around 50 people playing a game in which they had to watch a character split cash between Read more about When under stress we may be more likely to help a victim than punish a perpetrator
InternationalBeijing Normal University, China
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