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  1. The Sleigh team - leadership lessons from Santa

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 1500 AEDT | 1700 NZDT

    The BMJ

    As Father Christmas gears up for the busiest 24 hours of his year, two doctors reflect on the skills he uses to get a seemingly impossible job done effectively and safely - and whether they can be applied to medicine. What lessons can medicine learn Read more about The Sleigh team - leadership lessons from Santa

    InternationalQueen Alexandra Hospital, UK

  2. Is Christmas naughty, or nice?

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 1430 AEDT | 1630 NZDT

    The BMJ

    With tongues firmly in cheeks, UK experts highlight the dangers of Christmas by looking up cautionary tales from the past, and pose the question 'is Christmas worth it?'. Almost nothing about Christmas is safe, these Grinches conclude. Painting Read more about Is Christmas naughty, or nice?

    InternationalUniversity of Birmingham, UK

  3. New therapeutic target pinpointed for stomach cancer

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 1423 AEDT | 1623 NZDT

    Gastroenterology

    WEHI researchers have identified a key molecular regulator involved in the progression and spread of stomach cancer, suggesting a potential new approach to treat this devastating disease. The team discovered that removing the inflammatory signalling Read more about New therapeutic target pinpointed for stomach cancer

    Australia; New Zealand; International; VICWEHI

  4. Dolphin populations likely to be impacted by climate change and extreme weather events

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 1416 AEDT | 1616 NZDT

    Nature Scientific Reports

    Freshwater Skin Disease is an emerging disease of cetaceans which we are likely to see increasing in frequency in vulnerable estuarine and coastal habitats globally that continue to be affected by worsening climate change, threatening the Read more about Dolphin populations likely to be impacted by climate change and extreme weather events

    Australia; VIC; WAMurdoch University

  5. Exercise for low back pain beneficial but no one agrees on why

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 1241 AEDT | 1441 NZDT

    Musculoskeletal Science and Practice

    A new UNSW evidence review has found there is still no consensus between researchers about why exercise works for low back pain patients – despite decades of studies on the topic. Exercise is scientifically proven to provide relief from chronic Read more about Exercise for low back pain beneficial but no one agrees on why

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales|Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA)

  6. Polariton interactions: light matters

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 1240 AEDT | 1440 NZDT

    Physical Review Research

    Why do 2D exciton-polaritons interact? This intriguing quasiparticle, which is part light (photon), and part matter (exciton), doesn’t behave as predicted: continuing to interact with other particles when confined to two dimensions in extremely Read more about Polariton interactions: light matters

    Australia; VICARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET)...

  7. COVID‑19 vaccines – are we there yet?

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 1200 AEDT | 1400 NZDT

    Australian Prescriber

    Australian and New Zealand experts summarise the COVID-19 vaccine situation in Australia. As of mid-December 2020, more than 200 COVID‑19 vaccine candidates are in development and 11 have entered phase III clinical trials globally. All generate Read more about COVID‑19 vaccines – are we there yet?

    Australia; New Zealand; NSW; VIC; TASThe University of Sydney|RMIT University|Monash University...

  8. Alcohol industry submissions to Australian policy consultations distort scientific evidence

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0928 AEDT | 1128 NZDT

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

    Almost all alcohol industry submissions to policy consultations in Australia over a five year period presented a distorted view of the scientific evidence, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. The study Read more about Alcohol industry submissions to Australian policy consultations distort scientific evidence

    Australia; WANational Drug Research Institute (NDRI)

  9. Coral can acquire their algae partners from giant clam poo

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Japanese scientists say algae expelled in giant clams' poo are capable of colonising corals. They dropped clam poo on corals (Acropora tenuis) in the lab, and found the algae from the poo had partnered with the corals within three days. They then Read more about Coral can acquire their algae partners from giant clam poo

    InternationalHiroshima University, Japan

  10. Dogs less stressed when trained with TLC - treats, love and care

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLoS ONE

    Research shows that training dogs using punishments stresses them out. A study of 92 dogs undergoing training in Portugal found that those trained exclusively or mostly using positive reinforcements were less stressed. They showed fewer Read more about Dogs less stressed when trained with TLC - treats, love and care

    InternationalUniversidade do Porto, Portugal

  11. Truth can be obscured by bodycam footage

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Reviewing police body-worn (‘bodycam’) videos can both enhance and detract from an individual’s recollections of crimes, according to new Australian research. In most instances, this practice enhanced the completeness and accuracy of a Read more about Truth can be obscured by bodycam footage

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  12. Secret of Australia’s volcanoes revealed

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    Science Advances

    Why has the east coast had hundreds of volcanoes since the dinosaur age? Previous explanations have only told part of the story but new research from the University of Sydney proposes a theory to explain not only Australia's volcanic coast, but Read more about Secret of Australia’s volcanoes revealed

    Australia; New Zealand; NSW; VICThe University of Sydney|GNS Science|Monash University

  13. Around 1 in 8 top nutrition research papers has ties to industry

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    An Aussie-led analysis of studies published by top nutrition journals in 2018 shows that 13. 4 per cent disclosed involvement from the food industry, and studies with industry involvement were more likely to report results favourable to industry Read more about Around 1 in 8 top nutrition research papers has ties to industry

    Australia; VICDeakin University

  14. Taking virus selfies with your phone

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    Science Advances

    US researchers have developed a system for quickly identifying viruses using nanoparticles, artificial intelligence and a smartphone. The test sensitivity came out at nearly 99 per cent when used on clinical samples containing low levels of Read more about Taking virus selfies with your phone

    InternationalHarvard Medical School, USA

  15. Smile and 70 per cent of the world smiles with you

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    Charles Darwin claimed that human facial expressions are a universal language. That’s just been tested by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley. They used a form of artificial intelligence to assess six million YouTube videos from Read more about Smile and 70 per cent of the world smiles with you

    InternationalUniversity of California, Berkeley, USA; Google Research, USA

  16. Scientists coax mouse stem cells into becoming an egg, almost

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    Japanese and UK scientists have almost made an egg out of mouse stem cells - the cells that can go on to become any type of cell. They used a combination of eight proteins called transcription factors to nudge mouse stem cells into becoming similar Read more about Scientists coax mouse stem cells into becoming an egg, almost

    InternationalKyushu University, Japan

  17. How COVID-19 changed the way Australians used health services in 2019-20

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Dec 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    Fewer Australians presented to hospital emergency departments with injuries and less elective surgery was performed, but more people filled prescriptions and had telehealth medical consultations after COVID-19 restrictions were first implemented in Read more about How COVID-19 changed the way Australians used health services in 2019-20

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  18. Sights set on curbing gun crime

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 1354 AEDT | 1554 NZDT

    Criminology & Criminal Justice

    A community or sub-culture encouraging young men’s exposure and obsession with guns – as well as ready access to firearms and drugs – can make gun violence ‘all too easy’, with Flinders University experts promoting a new direction on Read more about Sights set on curbing gun crime

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  19. Hares out of place

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

    Seasonal camouflage is important in many alpine animals, but climate change threatens that strategy. A study in the Scottish Highlands looked at data on hare moulting and snow cover over the last 65 years. Between the 1950s and 2016 the duration of Read more about Hares out of place

    InternationalUniversity of Michigan, USA

  20. Birdsong for happiness

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Proceedings of the Royal Society B

    Hearing birdsong when out walking appears to improve feelings of well-being. Californian researchers assessed people’s well-being after they had walked one of two nature trails. Some were unknowingly played additional bird calls along the trail, Read more about Birdsong for happiness

    InternationalCalifornia Polytechnic State University, USA

  21. Small male crickets amp up the volume with leaves

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

    Male crickets use sound to attract mates, with big males usually being louder and more successful. However, scientists in India have found that in one variety of tree cricket, small males make holes in leaves and use them to amplify their sound. Read more about Small male crickets amp up the volume with leaves

    InternationalIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

  22. What’s up Skip? Kangaroos really can ‘talk’ to us

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Biology Letters

    New study shows kangaroos stare at humans to ‘ask’ for help. Animals that have never been domesticated, such as kangaroos, can intentionally communicate with humans, challenging the notion that this behaviour is usually restricted to Read more about What’s up Skip? Kangaroos really can ‘talk’ to us

    Australia; VICThe University of Sydney|University of Roehampton

  23. Are we a vaccine hog? Nearly 1/4 of the world may miss out on COVID-19 vaccines until 2022

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    Nearly a quarter of the world’s population may not have access to a COVID-19 vaccine until at least 2022, warns an international study. The research highlights that Japan, Australia, and Canada have collectively reserved more than 1 billion Read more about Are we a vaccine hog? Nearly 1/4 of the world may miss out on COVID-19 vaccines until 2022

    Australia; InternationalJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, Fudan University, China

  24. Testosterone can help prevent type 2 diabetes in men

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

    The largest investigation of testosterone treatment ever undertaken has shown that, over and above the effect of a lifestyle program, treatment with testosterone prevents or reverses newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in men. The study, known as T4DM Read more about Testosterone can help prevent type 2 diabetes in men

    AustraliaThe University of Adelaide

  25. Researchers expose power of enzyme on key immune cells

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 1018 AEDT | 1218 NZDT

    Cell Reports

    Communication, serendipity and an enzyme called DOT1L have all combined to produce some exciting findings into the immune system’s B cells and T cells by two groups of Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) scientists. These could result in Read more about Researchers expose power of enzyme on key immune cells

    Australia; VICMonash University|WEHI|The University of Melbourne

  26. Covid 'traffic light' for NZ’s maritime borders might mean smoother sailing ahead

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 0800 AEDT | 1000 NZDT

    Research has set sail to predict what kind of COVID-19 risk each international vessel might pose when it nears New Zealand’s borders. Currently, all ships arriving at our maritime border and their crew are treated as high risk, regardless of the Read more about Covid 'traffic light' for NZ’s maritime borders might mean smoother sailing ahead

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago|Xerra Earth Observation Institute

  27. Christmas and holiday entertaining – how to be food-safe and COVID-smart

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 0615 AEDT | 0815 NZDT

    The Food Safety Information Council today launched their Christmas and Summer entertaining food safety advice. This Summer and Christmas time is going to be a particular challenge as we also have to be aware of COVID-19 safety requirements as well Read more about Christmas and holiday entertaining – how to be food-safe and COVID-smart

    AustraliaFood Safety Information Council

  28. Look after your heart in midlife and your brain will thank you later

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Medicine

    Good cardiovascular health when you’re middle aged may lower the risk of dementia later on, a Finnish study has shown. Heart health was assessed among 1,449 middle-aged people enrolled in a study in the 1970’s, who were then followed for about Read more about Look after your heart in midlife and your brain will thank you later

    InternationalKarolinska Institutet, Sweden

  29. Even mild depression may be bad for your heart

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA

    International scientists, including Australians, brought together the data from 563,255 people and say they found depression may be linked to poorer heart health. Even at levels lower than are typically seen in clinical depression, depressive Read more about Even mild depression may be bad for your heart

    Australia; International; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales|Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute...

  30. Should meat be 2.5 times as pricey to reflect costs to the climate?

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    German scientists say the prices we pay for meat and dairy products are too low as they fail to account for costs to society and the climate in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. The biggest polluter is conventionally-produced meat, they say, which Read more about Should meat be 2.5 times as pricey to reflect costs to the climate?

    InternationalTechnical University of Munich, Germany

  31. Nature’s 10 people who helped shape the science stories of 2020

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Dec 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    Nature has released its annual list of 10 people who played a big part in the science stories of the year. The list focuses on COVID-19, highlighting the roles of: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization; Read more about Nature’s 10 people who helped shape the science stories of 2020

    InternationalSpringer Nature

  32. Combined probiotics use may help reduce pre-term infant mortality

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 1601 AEDT | 1801 NZDT

    Pediatrics

    The combined use of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation may reduce the mortality rate of preterm infants if given in their first few months of life, a Griffith University study has found. Using advanced big data analysis to identify specific Read more about Combined probiotics use may help reduce pre-term infant mortality

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

  33. Bacteria in the mouth linked to risk of non-smokers getting lung cancer

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    Thorax

    Fewer types of bacteria and high numbers of particular types in the mouth may make non-smokers more likely to develop lung cancer, according to US and Chinese scientists. The researchers compared the mouth bacteria of 114 non-smokers with lung Read more about Bacteria in the mouth linked to risk of non-smokers getting lung cancer

    InternationalAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, USA

  34. Study of 1.3 million people reveals the devastating impact and hidden danger of type 2 diabetes diagnosis in younger adults

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 1001 AEDT | 1201 NZDT

    Diabetologia

    Type 2 diabetes is often thought of as a problem that is part of getting older, but new Aussie led research shows that being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at a younger, rather than older, age is linked to a higher risk of mortality and Read more about Study of 1.3 million people reveals the devastating impact and hidden danger of type 2 diabetes diagnosis in younger adults

    Australia; New Zealand; NSW; VICMonash University|Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute...

  35. Survivors of child abuse twice as likely to die young

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0842 AEDT | 1042 NZDT

    Pediatrics

    A study by the University of South Australia has found that survivors of child abuse are more than twice as likely to die young than children who have never come to the attention of child protection services. Globally the statistics are daunting. Read more about Survivors of child abuse twice as likely to die young

    Australia; SA; WAUniversity of South Australia

  36. Hallucinations induced in lab could be key to better understanding and treatment

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0717 AEDT | 0917 NZDT

    Philosophical Transactions B

    Neuroscientists say the best way to study hallucinations is via lab models where they can be induced in anyone, anytime. Inducing hallucinations in the general population using visual stimulation procedures works similarly to illusions, and enables Read more about Hallucinations induced in lab could be key to better understanding and treatment

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  37. Climate change threatens sustainability of Tītī

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLoS ONE

    New NZ research has aimed to identify why Tītī populations (also known as the Sooty shearwater or mutton bird) have been in decline since the 1960s. Researchers looked at data from 1976 until 2005, finding that no single factor appeared to Read more about Climate change threatens sustainability of Tītī

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago|Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research...

  38. Young Right-Wingers don't like to play by the COVID rules

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Republican-oriented young adults in the US have a tendency to not obey social-distancing rules, and were more likely to participate in social recreational activities than their Centre- or Left-leaning peers, say US researchers. The team surveyed Read more about Young Right-Wingers don't like to play by the COVID rules

    InternationalUniversity of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

  39. Isolating at home risks spreading COVID-19 to your family

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    US scientists say there's a high risk of spreading COVID-19 to others in your household while isolating at home following a diagnosis, especially if you're showing symptoms of the disease. They brought together the data from 54 previous studies, Read more about Isolating at home risks spreading COVID-19 to your family

    InternationalUniversity of Florida, USA

  40. Digital solutions may aid athletes’ mental health

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0245 AEDT | 0445 NZDT

    JMIR Formative Research

    Elite athletes are an at-risk population for mental health problems but Griffith University researchers found they display a resilience which helps them to positively adjust after a period of overwhelming stress. After analysing available literature Read more about Digital solutions may aid athletes’ mental health

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

  41. Vaccines alone won’t keep Australia COVID-safe

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences urges multi-pronged response for 2021. High levels of testing, efficient vaccine distribution and addressing pandemic mental health impacts are critical if Australia is to maintain control over Read more about Vaccines alone won’t keep Australia COVID-safe

    AustraliaAustralian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)

  42. NEWS BRIEFING: Is the Murray-Darling Basin Plan working? 2020 Evaluation Report 

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    BRIEFING RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE The Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) Plan was designed to rebalance the scales and bring water use back to more sustainable levels in the Murray-Darling Basin. Eight years on, after droughts, fish deaths and disputes, is Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Is the Murray-Darling Basin Plan working? 2020 Evaluation Report 

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAMurray-Darling Basin Authority

  43. E-liquid flavour names cloud toxicity levels

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Dec 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    American Journal of Physiology - Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology.

    The flavour on the bottle of E-liquids is no indication of the potentially harmful effects of one compared with another. Dr Miranda Ween from the University of Adelaide and South Australia’s Royal Adelaide Hospital led a study, in collaboration Read more about E-liquid flavour names cloud toxicity levels

    Australia; International; SAThe University of Adelaide|University California San Diego

  44. Slathering on the latest sunscreen science

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Dec 2020 at 1601 AEDT | 1801 NZDT

    CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)

    Canadian dermatologists have reviewed the latest evidence and guidelines on use of sunscreen. In addition to the known benefits of reducing the risk of skin cancer and preventing the aging effects of the sun, the study authors also point out what Read more about Slathering on the latest sunscreen science

    InternationalUniversity of Calgary, Canada

  45. Way forward in protecting health care workers from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Dec 2020 at 1458 AEDT | 1658 NZDT

    The European Respiratory Journal

    A new study by Monash University provides evidence that a simple ventilated headboard hood can stop the spread of SARS-CoV2 between patients and health care workers in hospital wards. A new study by Monash University provides evidence that a simple Read more about Way forward in protecting health care workers from COVID-19

    Australia; VICMonash University

  46. ‘Boss’ genes could save human hearts – and the reef

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Dec 2020 at 1430 AEDT | 1630 NZDT

    Cell Systems

    UQ researchers have revealed rare decision-making genes in cells, which control how cells develop and respond to stress caused by disease or their environment. Researchers hope that in the future, they may be able to block a cell’s bad decisions Read more about ‘Boss’ genes could save human hearts – and the reef

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland|Institute for Molecular Bioscience

  47. Finding the best crop traits just got easier

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Dec 2020 at 1422 AEDT | 1622 NZDT

    Journal of Experimental Botany

    Crop breeders are always looking for faster and non-invasive methods to find traits that make crops more productive or resistant to drought or pests. This process just got easier, according to recent research, which found that measuring the colour Read more about Finding the best crop traits just got easier

    Australia; ACTARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis

  48. Forgetfulness may be a sign of brain efficiency

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Dec 2020 at 1225 AEDT | 1425 NZDT

    Frontiers in Psychology

    Forgetfulness, often viewed negatively as an indication of brain dysfunction, can be a normal part of life and a sign of an efficient brain. Researchers looked specifically at how the brain reacts when people encounter a person or object out of Read more about Forgetfulness may be a sign of brain efficiency

    Australia; QLDBond University|The University of Queensland|Queensland Brain Institute

  49. When chemistry with green light mimics what happens in life

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Dec 2020 at 1102 AEDT | 1302 NZDT

    Chemical Science

    QUT and Ghent University researchers took inspiration from nature to create a green light-stabilised 3D polymer structure that unfolds itself when left in darkness - the first reported example of a reversible, light-triggered process to fold Read more about When chemistry with green light mimics what happens in life

    Australia; InternationalQueensland University of Technology (QUT)|Ghent University

  50. Rewiring stroke survivors brains could alleviate depression

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Dec 2020 at 1046 AEDT | 1246 NZDT

    Journal of Neurology

    University of South Australia researchers have made major developments in the treatment of depression after stroke, using a high-frequency brain stimulation device to improve low moods. Read more about Rewiring stroke survivors brains could alleviate depression

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

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