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The sound of space: Why scientists are turning telescope data into sounds
Frontiers in Communication
Images from telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope have expanded the way we see space. But what if you can’t see? Can stars be turned into sounds instead? NASA’s Universe of Sound data sonification program, with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Read more about The sound of space: Why scientists are turning telescope data into sounds
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Scientists and experts call for the protection of Toondah Harbour
More than 150 scientists and experts have signed an open letter urging Australia's federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to reject a controversial real estate project they say will destroy internationally significant wetlands at Toondah Read more about Scientists and experts call for the protection of Toondah Harbour
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Micro-Lisa! Low-power light laser makes it mark in low-cost polymer
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech biomedical products, electronics and data storage components. Now Flinders University researchers have discovered a light-responsive, inexpensive sulfur-derived polymer is Read more about Micro-Lisa! Low-power light laser makes it mark in low-cost polymer
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How to help older drivers hang up the keys for good
Journal of Transport and Health
Active planning is the key to older people walking away from driving for the last time, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast research. The researchers explored the individual and environmental factors that influenced older drivers’ Read more about How to help older drivers hang up the keys for good
Australia; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast -
New concrete possibilities from waste materials
Structural Concrete
The use of recycled concrete and glass aggregates in concrete production has emerged as a highly promising means of increasing the recycling rate of waste materials – but durability issues have plagued some combinations of recycled ingredients. Now Read more about New concrete possibilities from waste materials
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Focus on the Moon - Lunar dust, gravitational waves, and sites of extraordinary scientific importance
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A
Can lunar dust harm astronauts lungs? Can we protect scientific sites on the Moon? Can we detect gravitational waves on the Moon? The Moon presents unique opportunities for high-impact astronomy that could enhance our understanding of our solar Read more about Focus on the Moon - Lunar dust, gravitational waves, and sites of extraordinary scientific importance
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3D mapping tech blasts off for International Space Station
A powerful package of 3D mapping technology designed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has reached the International Space Station (ISS). The payload has reached astronauts on board and will be fitted onto a NASA robot platform that Read more about 3D mapping tech blasts off for International Space Station
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Did tightened PBS restrictions on opioid supply reduce their use in Australia?
Medical Journal of Australia
Subsidised opioid use dropped overall, but use of one opioid is still on the rise, a new big health data study shows. On 1 June 2020, the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) introduced changes to the way prescription opioids are supplied: Read more about Did tightened PBS restrictions on opioid supply reduce their use in Australia?
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Going fishing this Easter? Keep your catch food-safe
There are 4. 2 million, or one in five Australian adults, estimated to take part in recreational fishing each year. Seafood is generally safe and healthy, but each year Australians are affected, and even hospitalised, from illnesses such as Read more about Going fishing this Easter? Keep your catch food-safe
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New classification of tuberculosis to support efforts to eliminate the disease
The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
A new way to classify tuberculosis (TB) that aims to improve focus on the early stages of the disease has been presented by an international team. The work was led by researchers at WEHI, UCL, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Read more about New classification of tuberculosis to support efforts to eliminate the disease
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New findings shed light on finding valuable ‘green’ metals
Science Advances
New Macquarie University research shows low temperature, carbon-rich melts in Earth's upper mantle can dissolve and transport economically important metals like copper and platinum. The findings, published in Science Advances, reveal these carbonate Read more about New findings shed light on finding valuable ‘green’ metals
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Dogs may really understand the names of their toys
Current Biology
Dogs can really learn what their toys are called instead of just relying on context, according to international research. The researchers say dogs generally don't do well in tests where they're asked to fetch an object after hearing its name, but Read more about Dogs may really understand the names of their toys
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Meta’s success in suppressing misinformation on Facebook is patchy at best
Media International Australia
The content moderation policy adopted by Meta at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic to rein in misinformation on Facebook has proved no great obstacle to users capable to finding work arounds according to a new study by digital and social media Read more about Meta’s success in suppressing misinformation on Facebook is patchy at best
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Deadline for global pandemic agreement looms
More than 100 world leaders, including former NZ prime ministers Helen Clark and Jenny Shipley, are calling for nations to finalise an agreement on future pandemics. Negotiations between 194 nations on the first-ever "Pandemic Accord" began in Read more about Deadline for global pandemic agreement looms
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UK SMC EXPERT REACTION: Replacing sugar with sweeteners could help with weight loss control long-term
European Congress on Obesity (ECO)
Replacing sugar-sweetened foods with low/no energy sweetened products could help people control their weight for at least one year after rapid weight loss in adults, without increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes or heart disease, according to Read more about UK SMC EXPERT REACTION: Replacing sugar with sweeteners could help with weight loss control long-term
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A push for action on clean indoor air
Scientific leaders from multiple disciplines, spanning health, engineering and environment, as well as professional societies are calling for greater action to improve indoor air quality. The Australian Academy of Science, Burnet Institute, and Read more about A push for action on clean indoor air
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Zooplankton research priorities for a changing world outlined
7th ICES-PICES International Zooplankton Production Symposium
Marine zooplankton – the estimated 28,000 species of usually unseen animals such as krill and jellyfish that drift with ocean currents – play a critical role in carbon storage, the global climate system, the structure of marine ecosystems and Read more about Zooplankton research priorities for a changing world outlined
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What stops teens getting enough exercise as they become adults?
PLOS ONE
Doing regular exercise over the long term may help the health and mental health of Aussie teens as they transition to young adults, according to Australian research, but there are some factors which make getting enough exercise less likely. The Read more about What stops teens getting enough exercise as they become adults?
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Bats good news! Grey-headed flying-foxes numbers are flying high
PLOS ONE
Australia's grey-headed flying-foxes are flying high, with numbers remaining stable despite the species being listed as vulnerable. The researchers have analysed data from Australia's National Flying-fox Monitoring Program (NFFMP) and found that Read more about Bats good news! Grey-headed flying-foxes numbers are flying high
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Food prices might be rising already, but climate change could make it worse
Communications Earth & Environment
Global warming could cause an inflation of food prices by up to 3. 2% a year in a decade's time, according to international research. The researchers used data on weather and consumer price indices across the world to see how they have been related Read more about Food prices might be rising already, but climate change could make it worse
InternationalPotsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany