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EXPERT Q&A: Answering your questions about COVID-19 variants

With reports of new COVID-19 strains emerging in the UK, South Africa, and Brazil, an Australian expert a...

Mantis males must wrestle if they don't want to lose their heads

The praying mantis has a reputation for cannibalism because females often eat males before they get a cha...

Bee gone? A quarter of bee species haven’t been seen in 30 years

While reports and records of animal species have increased dramatically over the last few decades, the nu...

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  1. Flaxroots rethinking - non-Western approaches to digital research

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Jan 2021 at 1452 AEDT | 1652 NZDT

    Journal of Data Mining & Digital Humanities

    Iwi and hapu from around Aotearoa face land issues, when they are unable to reach missing shareholders, or are presented with fragmented and conflicting data sources. A collaboration between Victoria University of Wellington, Parininihi ki Read more about Flaxroots rethinking - non-Western approaches to digital research

    New Zealand; InternationalVictoria University of Wellington|University of Auckland...
  2. Hook, line and sinker: Is your fishing trip injuring coastal raptors?

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Jan 2021 at 1400 AEDT | 1600 NZDT

    Journal of Raptor Research

    Fishing equipment is the deadliest threat faced by coastal birds of prey a new study published in the Journal of Raptor Research has found. Fishing equipment is the deadliest threat faced by coastal birds of prey a new study published in the Journal Read more about Hook, line and sinker: Is your fishing trip injuring coastal raptors?

    Australia; QLDGriffith University
  3. EXPERT REACTION: Deaths in elderly Norwegians after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Jan 2021 at 1246 AEDT | 1446 NZDT

    Norway has reported a number of deaths and side effects in elderly people after being given the Pfizer vaccine. According to the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), of 40,000 people vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine in Norway, there Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Deaths in elderly Norwegians after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

    International; NSW; VICAustralian Science Media Centre
  4. One-dimensional quantum nanowires fertile ground for Majorana zero modes

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Jan 2021 at 1201 AEDT | 1401 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    One-dimensional quantum ‘nanowires’ – which have length, but no width or height – provide a unique environment for the formation and detection of a quasiparticle known as a Majorana zero mode, which are their own antimatter particle. A new Read more about One-dimensional quantum nanowires fertile ground for Majorana zero modes

    Australia; VICARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET)...
  5. Kidney disease drug shows potential as an MS therapy

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Jan 2021 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

    Clinical and Translational Immunology

    A drug that’s used in Japan to treat chronic kidney disease may also have a therapeutic potential for multiple sclerosis - an autoimmune disease that attacks the sheath that insulates nerve cells in the brain. In studies using mice New Zealand Read more about Kidney disease drug shows potential as an MS therapy

    New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington
  6. Virus receptor may help explain why older people and men are more at risk from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Jan 2021 at 0500 AEDT | 0700 NZDT

    Respirology

    The virus which causes COVID-19 gets into our cells through a receptor called ACE2, and now Australian researchers have shown that older people and men tend to have more of this receptor on the cells of their lower lungs, which may go some way to Read more about Virus receptor may help explain why older people and men are more at risk from COVID-19

    Australia; NSW; WA; TASThe University of Newcastle|Telethon Kids Institute...
  7. Diamonds are a cell’s best friend

    Publicly released: Sat 16 Jan 2021 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    Science Advances

    Scientists have used tiny diamonds, or nanodiamonds, to measure heat transfer inside living cells, potentially leading to new diagnostic tools and therapies for cancer. Scientists have used tiny diamonds, or nanodiamonds, to measure heat transfer Read more about Diamonds are a cell’s best friend

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland
  8. COVID-19 increases risks for women giving birth

    Publicly released: Sat 16 Jan 2021 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    The risks of dying in hospital, venous thromboembolism (where a blood clot lodges in the lungs), and preeclampsia (pregnancy-related high blood pressure), were considerably higher among women who gave birth with COVID-19 than in those without Read more about COVID-19 increases risks for women giving birth

    InternationalBrigham andWomen’s Hospital, USA
  9. Centenarian study finds some remain mentally sharp despite signs of Alzheimer's in their brains

    Publicly released: Sat 16 Jan 2021 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    A Dutch study of 330 people over the age of 100 who considered themselves cognitively healthy found they maintained high levels of cognitive performance for up to four years, despite a slight decline in memory. Post mortems of 44 participants found Read more about Centenarian study finds some remain mentally sharp despite signs of Alzheimer's in their brains

    InternationalVrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  10. Keep your nose out of it: Saliva tests may be just as good as nose swabs for COVID-19

    Publicly released: Sat 16 Jan 2021 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    A review of studies has found that saliva sample-based tests are just as good as nose swab based tests when it comes to detecting the virus that causes COVID-19, raising all our hopes that we could one day say goodbye to that uncomfortable nose poke. Read more about Keep your nose out of it: Saliva tests may be just as good as nose swabs for COVID-19

    InternationalMcGill University, Canada
  11. Aspirin may help breast and bladder cancer patients live longer

    Publicly released: Sat 16 Jan 2021 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    A US study of nearly 140,000 people looked at the effects of aspirin use on developing and surviving bladder, breast, esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, and uterine cancers, and found that while aspirin use was not associated with preventing cancers, Read more about Aspirin may help breast and bladder cancer patients live longer

    InternationalNational Cancer Institute, USA
  12. That ‘instinctive gut feeling’ comes from your brain

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 1730 AEDT | 1930 NZDT

    Nature Scientific Reports.

    New research from The University of Queensland (UQ) illustrates, to a certain extent, why we can take someone at 'face value' and why we develop ‘gut feelings’ about a person within a split-second. New research from The University of Read more about That ‘instinctive gut feeling’ comes from your brain

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland
  13. Are partially protected areas the ‘red herrings’ of marine conservation?

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 1617 AEDT | 1817 NZDT

    Conservation Biology

    Partially protected marine areas create confusion and don’t meet their broad conservation objectives, UNSW researchers have found. Partially protected areas – marine reserves that allow some forms of fishing – are no more effective socially or Read more about Are partially protected areas the ‘red herrings’ of marine conservation?

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales
  14. WMO confirms 2020 was one of the warmest years on record as La Niña failed to tame the global heat

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 1200 AEDT | 1400 NZDT

    The year 2020 was one of the three warmest on record, and rivalled 2016 for the top spot, according to a consolidation of five leading international datasets by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The warmest six years have all been since Read more about WMO confirms 2020 was one of the warmest years on record as La Niña failed to tame the global heat

    InternationalWorld Meteorological Organization (WMO)
  15. Watch out they Bight! Three new Carnivorous sponges found in Great Australian Bight

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 1034 AEDT | 1234 NZDT

    Zootaxa

    What’s found three kilometres below the surface of the water, have evolved into meat eaters and can only be found in the Great Australian Bight? Three new species of carnivorous sponges. The new species recently described by Queensland Museum Read more about Watch out they Bight! Three new Carnivorous sponges found in Great Australian Bight

    Australia; QLD; SAQueensland Museum
  16. Australian Academy of Science statement on the pandemic, vaccines and misinformation

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 0830 AEDT | 1030 NZDT

    Australia's top scientists urge Australians to continue to consult reputable sources of evidence-based information about COVID-19 vaccines. This week we’ve seen significant misunderstandings and differing views regarding the effectiveness of Read more about Australian Academy of Science statement on the pandemic, vaccines and misinformation

    AustraliaAustralian Academy of Science
  17. Sunlight damages white skin more than black skin, and shielding doesn't prevent damage

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Genetics

    DNA damage from sunlight is less common in black people than white people, according to US research, which also found that DNA damage still occurs even if skin is shielded from the sun. The team collected skin cells from 21 black and white people Read more about Sunlight damages white skin more than black skin, and shielding doesn't prevent damage

    InternationalNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, USA
  18. COVID-19 antibody test helps select donor blood samples for therapeutic use

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Pathogens

    Argentinian and US researchers have developed and applied an antibody test to assist health authorities in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) detects immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) Read more about COVID-19 antibody test helps select donor blood samples for therapeutic use

    InternationalFundacio´n Instituto Leloir-CONICET, Argentina
  19. Screening people for genetic risk could help prevent heart attacks and strokes

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Medicine

    Screening people for their genetic heart disease risk could help detect those likely to suffer a heart attack or stoke, allowing doctors to begin preventative treatment, say Australian and UK researchers. They found that, for those already with Read more about Screening people for genetic risk could help prevent heart attacks and strokes

    Australia; International; VICBaker Heart and Diabetes Institute|University of Cambridge, UK
  20. Retinal cell transplants in monkeys show promise for treating blindness

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Jan 2021 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Stem Cell Reports

    Retinal cells derived from adult human eye stem cells survived when transplanted into the eyes of monkeys, an important early step in the validation of this approach for treating blindness, according to international scientists. They extracted Read more about Retinal cell transplants in monkeys show promise for treating blindness

    InternationalAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore

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