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Portable pathology passes the test
Diagnostics
On-site pathology tests for infectious diseases in rural and remote locations can be just as reliable and accurate as tests carried out in a hospital laboratory, a new report from Flinders University shows. On-site pathology tests for infectious Read more about Portable pathology passes the test
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Slugs and snails love the city, unlike other animals
PLOS ONE
Slugs and snails are city slickers who prefer urban environments, according to international researchers who say other species aren’t so keen on life in the fast lane. The team used data from the environmental database iNaturalist, to see how well Read more about Slugs and snails love the city, unlike other animals
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Smartphones cheer teens up, which might be why they're potentially addictive
PLOS ONE
US scientists asked teens to fill in short surveys on their smartphones at random points throughout the day assessing their smartphone use, current mood, and mood before smartphone use. They found using their smartphone tended to cheer teens up, and Read more about Smartphones cheer teens up, which might be why they're potentially addictive
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Can you find valuable conversations in the YouTube comments section?
PLOS ONE
The comments section on politically neutral news media YouTube channels may be a place for people to have discussions outside their political bubble, according to international researchers who analysed the comments sections of various US news media Read more about Can you find valuable conversations in the YouTube comments section?
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Baby babble might seem random, but it may be vital for speech development
PLOS ONE
The squeals and growls of young bubs occur in recognisable clusters, according to US researchers, which they say suggests they're not just random babble, but an important part of speech development. The authors analysed a year's worth of recordings Read more about Baby babble might seem random, but it may be vital for speech development
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EXPERT REACTION: Girls are getting their periods earlier, scientists still don't know why
JAMA Network Open
A new study of over 70,000 American women born between 1950 and 2005 has shown that girls are getting their periods earlier and they're taking longer to become regular. While the average age reduced by a relatively small amount, the percentage of Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Girls are getting their periods earlier, scientists still don't know why
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Finding the goldilocks of cameras for self-driving cars
Nature
International researchers have published two papers in which they believe they could have overcome a big hurdle in camera tech for self-driving vehicles. They say their new sensor chip can combine both the need for fast but imprecise perception with Read more about Finding the goldilocks of cameras for self-driving cars
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Sugary drink tax linked to lower BMI in Seattle children
JAMA Open Network
A modest tax on sweetened beverages led to a small but significant decrease in the body mass index (BMI) of children in Seattle. Researchers analysed 5 years of BMI data following the implementation of the tax in 2018, and compared it with the BMI Read more about Sugary drink tax linked to lower BMI in Seattle children
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Less snow in catchment areas can impact spring floods in complex ways
Nature
A warmer climate means a decrease in snow falling in catchment areas, and that can have complex impacts on rivers and streams when the snow melts, according to Australian and international research. The researchers studied over 3,000 snow-affected Read more about Less snow in catchment areas can impact spring floods in complex ways
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Children are likely being recommended inappropriate videos on YouTube
JAMA Network Open
A large amount of the video recommendations on YouTube videos popular with children contain inappropriate content, according to international researchers. Using new computers, the researchers started watching YouTube videos by using the 12 Read more about Children are likely being recommended inappropriate videos on YouTube
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Gas-guzzling bacteria could reduce farming emissions
Nature
Adding gas-guzzling bacteria to fertiliser could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions on-farm, according to European researchers. Nitrogen fertilisers are essential for many crops, the researchers say, but they come with plenty of nitrous oxide Read more about Gas-guzzling bacteria could reduce farming emissions
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Keeping topsoil is key to trapping carbon on Aussie farms
Crop & Pasture Science
An 18-year-long experiment on a NSW farm has shown that the top 30cm of soil stores the bulk of carbon, making it vulnerable to erosion. The researchers wanted to work out if perennial or annual crops, with and without lime treatment, could store Read more about Keeping topsoil is key to trapping carbon on Aussie farms
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‘Are we there yet?’ Driving Australia toward an EV future
UQ researchers have outlined 5 key steps needed to speed up Australia’s transition to electric vehicles. Dr Kai Li Lim, Dr Dia Adhikari Smith and Associate Professor Archie Chapman say Australia has a unique opportunity to devise a framework to Read more about ‘Are we there yet?’ Driving Australia toward an EV future
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Setting sights on universal protection for flu
A James Cook University Researcher is working towards universal vaccines and treatments for influenza A viruses. Immunology and Infectious Disease Researcher and Senior Lecturer Dr Hillary Vanderven is working against the clock with World Health Read more about Setting sights on universal protection for flu
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Another RNA-based drug, zodasiran, helps lower cholesterol in people with naturally high levels
New England Journal of Medicine
The drug zodasiran can help lower cholesterol and other blood fat levels in people with genetically high levels in their blood, according to Australian and international research. The drug is an RNA interference drug which uses small pieces of RNA Read more about Another RNA-based drug, zodasiran, helps lower cholesterol in people with naturally high levels
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Big tick for ‘Embrace Kids’ in schools after positive self images hit targets
Body Image
Unrealistic expectations about what our bodies should look like – whether from the media, friends or family –make adults and children of all ages more vulnerable to body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and other mental health challenges. In a Read more about Big tick for ‘Embrace Kids’ in schools after positive self images hit targets
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Digital services to help adults with ADHD to self-manage their affairs
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Digital health experts at Flinders University are developing a mobile self-monitoring app model to assist adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) take a more pro-active role in their ‘wellness journey’. Working with digital Read more about Digital services to help adults with ADHD to self-manage their affairs
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Environmental conditions influenced how early humans migrated
Nature Communications
Researchers have gleaned new insights into the great human migration, revealing how environmental conditions in northern Eurasia and the Americas shaped the journey of ancestors who left Africa tens of thousands of years ago. The Out of Africa Read more about Environmental conditions influenced how early humans migrated
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Women face access issues to get recommended emergency contraceptive pill
Contraception
The accessibility of first-line oral emergency contraceptives in Australian community pharmacies is problematic – with a national survey finding almost one-third reporting they do not stock the ulipristal acetate pill that has been recommended by Read more about Women face access issues to get recommended emergency contraceptive pill
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How well prepared are our vaccines if bird flu starts spreading between humans?
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
The vaccines we have for bird flu are our best shot at staying safe if a strain of the virus starts spreading between humans, according to an international review. As human cases of avian influenza pop up sporadically around the world, the Read more about How well prepared are our vaccines if bird flu starts spreading between humans?
InternationalUniversity of Georgia, USA
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