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Getting dirty to clean up the chemical industry’s environmental impact
Journal of the American Chemical Society
The global chemical industry is a major fossil fuel consumer and climate change contributor; however, new Curtin University research has identified how the sector could clean up its green credentials by getting dirty. The global chemical industry is Read more about Getting dirty to clean up the chemical industry’s environmental impact
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Rapid oyster reef restoration gives hope for repairing the sea
Restoration Ecology
After a century of functional extinction on the Australian mainland, a Flat oyster reef has been successfully restored along a metropolitan Adelaide coastline. After a century of functional extinction on the Australian mainland, a Flat oyster reef Read more about Rapid oyster reef restoration gives hope for repairing the sea
Australia; SAThe University of Adelaide|Government of South Australia -
New drug for sepsis shows promise in mouse and blood tests
Science Translational Medicine.
A new drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death by restoring the health of a patient’s blood vessels, tests in mice and blood samples suggest. A new drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death by restoring the Read more about New drug for sepsis shows promise in mouse and blood tests
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland -
Processed meats most strongly linked to a higher risk of death among ultra-processed foods
The BMJ
Ultra-processed foods or 'junk foods' are associated with a slightly higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause, according to international researchers who say the highest risks are associated with eating processed meats and seafood. The team Read more about Processed meats most strongly linked to a higher risk of death among ultra-processed foods
Australia; New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Auckland|Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA -
The spread of misinformation varies by topic and by country
PLOS ONE
When it comes to combatting misinformation, it’s important to change your strategy depending on the country, according to international researchers. The team looked at news activity on Twitter (now X) in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK between Read more about The spread of misinformation varies by topic and by country
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Ancient, endangered lamprey fish found in Queensland, 1400km north of its previous known range
Endangered Species Research
Scientists from Griffith University and the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) have confirmed the identity of an unusual, ancient and Endangered species of fish that is living in the coastal rivers of Queensland, Read more about Ancient, endangered lamprey fish found in Queensland, 1400km north of its previous known range
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Are wild pigs spreading kauri dieback disease?
New Zealand Journal of Zoology
New research finds we're "flying blind" on whether feral pigs are responsible for the spread of kauri dieback. It has been theorised that pigs could directly spread the fungus by moving infected soil around, or they could make healthy kauri more Read more about Are wild pigs spreading kauri dieback disease?
New ZealandManaaki Whenua - Landcare Research -
Is toad toxin the next antidepressant?
Nature
Modifying the psychedelic compounds found in the toxin of a poisonous toad could be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, say US researchers who trialled the toxic toad drug on mice. Recent research has found that certain psychedelics Read more about Is toad toxin the next antidepressant?
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Pollution and climate change are just some of the ways humans are increasing infectious disease risks
Nature
Humans are contributing to the rise in emerging infectious diseases, and biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, climate change and introduced species are some of the key factors that may be driving this increase, according to international research. Read more about Pollution and climate change are just some of the ways humans are increasing infectious disease risks
InternationalUniversity of Notre Dame, USA -
What health messaging can help us make better choices at the vending machine?
JAMA Network Open
Labels reminding us of the healthiness (or lack thereof) and the calorie count of items at the vending machine may help us make healthier choices with our drinks but not our snacks, according to an international study. The researchers tested four Read more about What health messaging can help us make better choices at the vending machine?
InternationalUniversity of Pennsylvania, USA -
Childhood maltreatment responsible for up to 40% of mental health conditions
JAMA Psychiatry
This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. Call Lifeline (Aus) on 131 114 or Beyond Blue Read more about Childhood maltreatment responsible for up to 40% of mental health conditions
Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney -
Should Medicare support genetic screening for Asian Australians at risk of reacting to epilepsy medication?
JAMA Dermatology
A specific gene is associated with an increased risk of a life threatening reaction to an epilepsy medication in many Asian populations, and an Australian study has found genetic screening for new Asian-Australian epilepsy patients is a Read more about Should Medicare support genetic screening for Asian Australians at risk of reacting to epilepsy medication?
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Could bad sleep during your childhood spell a risk of early adulthood psychosis?
JAMA Psychiatry
In a study involving over 12,000 kids and close to 4000 young adults, UK and Aussie researchers say they found a link between persistent shorter sleep in childhood and psychosis in young adulthood. Sleep duration was collected at multiple intervals Read more about Could bad sleep during your childhood spell a risk of early adulthood psychosis?
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Google AI Alphafold 3 could supercharge biological research and drug discovery
Nature
AlphaFold 3, an AI model for looking at protein and molecular structures, could open up exciting possibilities for drug discovery, agricultural research, biological research, genetics, and more, according to researchers at Google DeepMind and Read more about Google AI Alphafold 3 could supercharge biological research and drug discovery
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Potential link between PTSD and autism found in mice
iScience
People on the autism spectrum may be predisposed to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a study of a mouse model of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Queensland suggests. The Read more about Potential link between PTSD and autism found in mice
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Grandmothers could be the answer to adolescent angst
Scientific Reports
New research has found that investment by maternal grandmothers into grandchildren who have suffered multiple adverse early life experiences (AELE’s) could significantly reduce emotional and behavioural problems in these children. Grandmothers Read more about Grandmothers could be the answer to adolescent angst
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Sleep apnea patients can breathe easy about CPAP therapy, computer simulations suggest
Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology
A new comprehensive evaluation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, based on computer simulations of the respiratory tract, has found no adverse impact from its use in any part of the respiratory system. Read more about Sleep apnea patients can breathe easy about CPAP therapy, computer simulations suggest
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These dramatic snakes fake their own deaths, complete with oozing blood effects
Biology Letters
Dice snakes, which are found across Europe and into Asia, fake their own deaths to avoid predators, and now researchers have found that by including some convincing dramatic effects such as smearing themselves with poo and oozing blood from their Read more about These dramatic snakes fake their own deaths, complete with oozing blood effects
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Chimps learn and improve tool use as they age
PLOS Biology
Chimps are champs at tool use, learning and honing their skills throughout their lives, according to international researchers who watched recordings of 70 wild chimps of various ages using sticks to retrieve food at Taï National Park in West Africa Read more about Chimps learn and improve tool use as they age
InternationalUMR5229 CNRS, France -
VIDEO EXPERT REACTION: Auckland schools are surrounded by junk food and fizzy drink ads
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
The majority of Auckland's schools have junk food ads within half a kilometre of their school gates, according to a new study. Researchers pored over Google Street View images to find out what students see on their way to and from school, finding Read more about VIDEO EXPERT REACTION: Auckland schools are surrounded by junk food and fizzy drink ads
New ZealandUniversity of Waikato|University of Auckland
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