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New landslide forecasting system helping save lives in Nepal
University of Melbourne researchers are helping villagers in Nepal predict when landslides are about to overwhelm their homes with a new state-of-the-art artificial intelligence system that can analyse the significant amount of data needed to Read more about New landslide forecasting system helping save lives in Nepal
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Workers are invisible bystanders in the adoption of AI
Australian workers are being ignored in the adoption of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools and processes, a new study shows. A major Australian study of worker experience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has found workers are being ignored in the Read more about Workers are invisible bystanders in the adoption of AI
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Genetic risk scores may be 'basically worthless' for embryo selection
European Society of Human Genetics
Current technology may be unable to give a valuable assessment of an embryo's genetic risk of developing health problems, according to a presentation at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics. Some private companies are now Read more about Genetic risk scores may be 'basically worthless' for embryo selection
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Lack of local context led to gaps in implementing COVID-19 policies across the Indo-Pacific
PLOS ONE
There were substantial gaps between global guidance on COVID-19 contact tracing and quarantine and what happened at a national and local level in countries across the Indo-Pacific, according to Australian research. The study examined the first two Read more about Lack of local context led to gaps in implementing COVID-19 policies across the Indo-Pacific
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Another diabetes drug can help you cut the kilos
JAMA
In a small, Chinese study funded by the drug's manufacturer, a Type 2 diabetes drug called tirzepatide - commonly sold under the names Mounjaro and Zepbound - has been found to be effective in helping people with obesity or overweight, but not Read more about Another diabetes drug can help you cut the kilos
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The Mediterranean diet might just save your life
JAMA Network Open
A US and Swedish study of more than 25,000 US women who were followed up for 25 years found those who stuck to a Mediterranean diet were 23% less likely to die prematurely from any cause than women on other diets. The researchers looked into the Read more about The Mediterranean diet might just save your life
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Mutation in a previously overlooked part of DNA is likely to be a common cause of intellectual disability
Nature Medicine
Mutations in a small but previously overlooked gene, called RNU4-2, have been found to cause developmental disorders and may provide a genetic diagnosis for thousands of people with intellectual disabilities, according to international research. Read more about Mutation in a previously overlooked part of DNA is likely to be a common cause of intellectual disability
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Could AI help us navigate a nuclear missile crisis?
Australian Journal of International Affairs
In a nuclear crisis, like the Cuban Missile Crisis, AI should be used to complement human decision-making and not replace human judgement, argue international experts. The authors say that while AI offers an unemotional perspective, and can enhance Read more about Could AI help us navigate a nuclear missile crisis?
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Fraudulent Kakadu plum product in the international marketplace jeopardises authentic Indigenous products
Food Control
Research confirms that fraudulent Kakadu plum extracts are in circulation online and in the international marketplace. All the overseas supplied powders in the study and compared against authentic Kakadu plum samples, were fakes To coincide with Read more about Fraudulent Kakadu plum product in the international marketplace jeopardises authentic Indigenous products
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Hope and reassurance for adults with eating disorders
Journal of Eating Disorders
New Curtin University research has found an inpatient treatment approach can help adults with eating disorders improve not only their physical health, but also their psychological health. New Curtin University research has found an inpatient Read more about Hope and reassurance for adults with eating disorders
Australia; WACurtin University
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