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COVID-19 vaccine may work even if it doesn't reach the muscle
Vaccine
New research shows standard Covid-19 vaccination needles are too short to reach the muscle tissue in some people with larger arms. However the study also found those people had similar antibody levels to those who had been injected with an Read more about COVID-19 vaccine may work even if it doesn't reach the muscle
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland|University of Otago|Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, Auckland District Health Board, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Capital and Coast District Health Board -
Whales learn songs from each other in a cultural ‘deep dive’
Scientific Reports
A University of Queensland-led study has found humpback whales can learn incredibly complex songs from whales from other regions. A University of Queensland-led study has found humpback whales can learn incredibly complex songs from whales from Read more about Whales learn songs from each other in a cultural ‘deep dive’
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland -
No matter your weight, COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
Two or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduce the risk of hospitalisation or death due to the virus no matter your weight, according to international researchers. The team used health records from more than 9 million people in England Read more about No matter your weight, COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness
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Forget dropping the kids off at the pool - should we be taking our poo to the bank instead?
Trends in Molecular Medicine
While you might be thinking about banking your savings now for later in life, two experts from the US say we should also all be thinking about banking our poo. They propose that people could bank samples of their own poo when they are young and Read more about Forget dropping the kids off at the pool - should we be taking our poo to the bank instead?
InternationalBrigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA -
Could hungry bacteria make sustainable jet fuel?
Joule
An explosive molecule created by a specific bacteria munching on sugar could one day be used to create a fossil fuel-free jet fuel, according to international researchers who have harvested a small amount of the substance. 'Jawsamycin' is made by a Read more about Could hungry bacteria make sustainable jet fuel?
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Thumbs-up for bamboo: Pandas have been eating it for 6 million years
Scientific Reports
Pandas have been snacking on bamboo for at least six million years, according to international researchers who say they've found the oldest fossil of a panda with a thumb-like bone on its paw. It's believed like us, pandas developed their version of Read more about Thumbs-up for bamboo: Pandas have been eating it for 6 million years
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'Extraordinary' drop in emissions during COVID-19 is what we need each year to limit warming to 1.5°C
Nature Geoscience
Carbon dioxide emissions fell 6. 3% during the first year of the COVID pandemic and experts say this extraordinary drop is the same size as what we need to see each year if we are going to limit warming to 1. 5 °C. The drop in daily emissions Read more about 'Extraordinary' drop in emissions during COVID-19 is what we need each year to limit warming to 1.5°C
Australia; ACTCSIRO|Tsinghua University, China -
Astronauts on long missions can experience the equivalent of 10 years of age-related bone density loss
Scientific Reports
Astronauts on long missions experience the equivalent of 10 years of age-related bone density loss, even after 12 months of recovery, according to a small international study. The research investigated the shinbones of 17 astronauts after being in Read more about Astronauts on long missions can experience the equivalent of 10 years of age-related bone density loss
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Australia's fire season is drastically expanding
Reviews of Geophysics
Extreme fire weather has increased significantly around the world since the 1980s, according to Aussie and international researchers who say days with fire weather in Australia’s southeast forest regions in particular have been increasing even Read more about Australia's fire season is drastically expanding
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Are drug regulators too cosy with the companies they regulate?
The BMJ
We all rely on drug regulators to provide an unbiased, rigorous assessment of new medicines before they hit the market, but an Aussie investigation has found that industry money permeates the globe’s leading regulators, raising questions about Read more about Are drug regulators too cosy with the companies they regulate?
Australia; NSWThe BMJ -
Mapping the ‘energy fingerprints’ of lung cancer leads to fundamental treatment rethink
Cell Matabolism
Researchers from Melbourne medical research institute, WEHI, have discovered cancer and immune cells rely on the same energy sources from our body to thrive, which could trigger a fundamental rethink of treatment options for some lung cancer patients Read more about Mapping the ‘energy fingerprints’ of lung cancer leads to fundamental treatment rethink
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Stopping family violence starts with protecting our children
Breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse is paramount, but unless substantial funding and resources are redirected to preventing child abuse and neglect and providing skilful social and therapeutic services to those with histories of abuse, Read more about Stopping family violence starts with protecting our children
Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia -
What makes an excellent schoolteacher? Troubled teens tell us
Frontiers in Education
New QUT research that asked high school students with learning and behavioural difficulties what makes an excellent teacher revealed they value instruction over a bubbly or fun disposition. What makes an excellent schoolteacher? Troubled teens tell Read more about What makes an excellent schoolteacher? Troubled teens tell us
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EXPERT REACTION: Pfizer cleared to apply for vaccine approval for under 5s
The TGA has granted a provisional determination to Pfizer for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids aged six months to five years. Provisional determination is the first step in the registration process and it means that Pfizer is now eligible to apply Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Pfizer cleared to apply for vaccine approval for under 5s
Australia; NSW; VICAustralian Government - Dept of Health -
Australians open to using genetic technology to manage feral cats
Researchers from CSIRO surveyed more than 3,800 people across Australia to understand public perceptions of using genetic technologies, such as gene drives, on feral cats. Gene drives can determine the sex of offspring, reducing the number of Read more about Australians open to using genetic technology to manage feral cats
AustraliaCSIRO -
Ventilation key to managing risk of 'long-distance' indoor COVID-19 transmission
The BMJ
It's likely that COVID-19 can be transmitted further than two metres in some poorly ventilated indoor settings, according to international researchers who reviewed studies of potential 'long-distance' COVID-19 transmission. They say of the 18 Read more about Ventilation key to managing risk of 'long-distance' indoor COVID-19 transmission
InternationalUK Health Security Agency -
Road injuries are killing young people, and it’s hardly slowing down
The Lancet Public Health
New research led by UNSW Sydney reveals traffic-related fatalities and injuries are the biggest killers of young people worldwide – causing more deaths than communicable and non-communicable diseases or self-harm. The findings are published Read more about Road injuries are killing young people, and it’s hardly slowing down
Australia; International; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
Two Pfizer doses offer 'moderate' protection against symptomatic Omicron in kids
New England Journal of Medicine
Protection against Omicron infection and symptomatic Omicron for children aged five to 11 soon after their second dose is about 50 per cent, according to a study in Israel. The researchers matched 130,000 recently vaccinated children with 95,000 Read more about Two Pfizer doses offer 'moderate' protection against symptomatic Omicron in kids
InternationalClalit Research Institute, Israel -
Happy music and sad music may not be universal
PLOS ONE
Major chords in music are typically seen as ‘happy’, while minor chords are seen as ‘sad’, but Aussie researchers have suggested this is not universal and might be due to the domination of Western culture. The team played major and minor Read more about Happy music and sad music may not be universal
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Pollution exposure associated with risk of multiple chronic diseases
PLOS Global Public Health
Exposure to the air pollution known as fine particulate matter is associated with an increased risk of having a cluster of multiple chronic diseases, according to international researchers. The team used data on almost 20,000 respondents of the Read more about Pollution exposure associated with risk of multiple chronic diseases
InternationalUniversity of St Andrews, UK
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