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Working up a sweat - understanding how sweat forms, spreads, and evaporates on our skin
International
Arizona State University, USA
Journal of the Royal Society Interface
Battle of the diabetes drugs: GLP-1 RAs vs metformin for dementia
International
Zhengzhou University, China
BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
If you feel like the COVID-19 pandemic aged you, you might be right
International
National Institute for Health Research, UK
Nature Communications
Do some cultures sound angrier than others?
International
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Frontiers in Communication
On stopping weight loss drugs, many patients find they regain weight
International
Peking University People's Hospital, China
BMC Medicine
Getting all your exercise in on the weekend can still protect your heart
International
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
Stringent environmental regulations may undermine climate goals and renewable energy production
International
University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Energy Policy
Gene therapy can outperform a cochlear implant for children with congenital deafness
International
Fudan University, China
JAMA Neurology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: 4-day workweek makes workers happier and more confident at their jobs
Australia; New Zealand; International
Boston College, USA
Nature Human Behaviour
Children who get their first smartphone before age 13 face higher mental health risks
International
Sapien Labs, USA
Journal of Human Development and Capabilities
Low vitamin D may increase your risk of being hospitalised with COVID-19
Australia; International; SA
University of South Australia,King’s College London, UK
PLOS One
How do the new diabetes drugs stack up against the old for cancer patients?
International
University of Florida, USA
JAMA Network Open
Hungry bugs and disappearing bioplastics hold key to ending plastic waste crisis
Australia; International; WA
Murdoch University,CSIRO
Android's quake detection provides early warning for a third of users
International
Google LLC, USA; University of California, Berkeley, USA
Science
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Is gene editing the next frontier of conservation?
International
University of East Anglia, UK; Colossal Biosciences, USA
Nature Reviews Biodiversity
Could we use global smartphone networks to predict earthquakes?
International
Google, USA
Science
Cancer patients who received a COVID-19 booster vaccine were less likely to be hospitalised with the virus
International
Kaiser Permanente Northern California, USA
JAMA Oncology
Dogs might have TV preferences based on their personality
International
Auburn University, USA
Scientific Reports
Can we predict a bird flu outbreak?
International
Heidelberg University, Germany
Scientific Reports
Neanderthals at two nearby caves butchered the same prey in different ways
International
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology
Reanimating a heart after death for organ transplant
International
Duke University Medical Center, USA, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA
New England Journal of Medicine
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION and MEDIA BRIEFING: First babies born in the UK through mitochondrial donation
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University,Newcastle Fertility Centre, UK, Newcastle University, UK
New England Journal of Medicine
Walking just 14 steps a minute faster could help older people improve their endurance
International
University of Chicago, USA
PLOS One
Emotion to our ears: Hearing aids that amplify all sound levels might restore the ability to hear emotion in voices
International
Linköping University, Sweden
PLOS One
Trump's climate rollbacks could be causing a public health emergency
International
Vanderbilt University, USA
PLOS Climate
Reducing food insecurity could significantly reduce anxiety and depression
International
Newcastle University, UK
PLOS Mental Health
Whether the super rich stash their cash offshore is influenced by politics at home
Australia; New Zealand; International
Dartmouth College, USA
PLOS One
We might be more likely to believe men's tears are genuine
International
University of Lodz, Poland
PLOS One
Children from a town contaminated by radioactive waste have faced a higher cancer risk throughout life
International
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, USA
JAMA Network Open
LGBT adults are more likely to report having a disability
International
RAND, USA
JAMA Network Open
People who don't get the flu shot are being protected by those who do
International
University of Pittsburgh, USA
JAMA Network Open
Ancient 'dolphin' fins could help shush ships for their modern-day counterparts
International
Lund University, Sweden
Nature
Telescope images show planets beginning to form around baby star
International
Leiden University, The Netherlands
Nature
Where did all the antimatter go? This mismatch in how subatomic particles behave could hold a clue
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University,LHCb Collaboration, INFN Sezione di Genova, Italy
Nature
Lunar soil could support life on the Moon
International
Nanjing University, China
Joule
These mild forms of exercise could help ease your insomnia
International
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine
Playing an instrument may keep our brains fit as a fiddle as we age
International
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
PLOS Biology
New diabetes and weight loss drugs could be reducing the risk of dementia and stroke
International
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
JAMA Network Open
Rethinking the role of genetic variant in late-onset Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases
Australia; International; NSW
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research,The University of Sydney
Nature Medicine
AI divide is hindering healthcare progress in the Global South
International
University of Sharjah, UAE
Digital Health
Which supermarket depression treatments work?
International
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Frontiers in Pharmacology
Expert Reaction
89% of the world's children received key childhood vaccine last year
International
World Health Organization (WHO)
New route into cells could make gene therapies safer
Australia; International
Centenary Institute,The University of Sydney
Cell
Children don't fill the void after the death of a spouse
International
University of Siegen, Germany
Aging & Mental Health
Aluminium in childhood vaccines not linked to autoimmune, allergic, or neurodevelopmental disorders
International
Statens Serum Institut, Denmark
Annals of Internal Medicine
Diabetes patients on Ozempic-like drugs more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease
International
Jewish General Hospital, Canada
Annals of Internal Medicine
Scientists can tell what you'll buy by scanning your friends' brains
International
Shanghai International Studies University, China, Joint Lab of Finance and Business Intelligence, China
JNeurosci
Whether you can enjoy healthy ageing depends on where you live
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Nature Medicine
If you think its a jungle out there you might admire an aggressive leader
International
Columbia University, USA
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Attitudes and Social Cognition
Long term obesity from childhood could make you age faster
International
Universidad de Chile
JAMA Network Open
'Molecular shield' in the nose could one day treat common hayfever trigger, mouse study suggests
International
Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Kazakhstan
Frontiers in Immunology
We dammed so much water it moved Earth's poles
International
Harvard University, USA
Geophysical Research Letters
High-tech dive into 'mighty bite' of ancient lungfish
Australia; International; SA; WA; ACT
Flinders University,Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO),Curtin University
iScience.
Nerve pain drug may increase risk of dementia
International
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, USA, Arizona State University, USA
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
Exposure to a common type of medication could make you age faster
Australia; International; SA
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI),University of Washington, USA
JAMA Network Open
Superbugs in wastewater? Just add rhubarb and turmeric
International
Utah State University, USA
Frontiers in Microbiology
Health experts’ 8 recommendations for the UN Plastics Treaty
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
5 cancers may be more common among the less well off
International
Kanagawa Cancer Center Research Institute, Japan
PLOS One
Underwater robots inspired by real eels
International
Guiyang University, China
PLOS One
Lonely people may be more likely to have poor physical and mental health
International
Howard University, USA
PLOS One
What symptoms might you experience after you stop taking antidepressants?
Australia; International; VIC
Deakin University,Imperial College London, UK
JAMA Psychiatry
The bacteria, viruses and parasites that have plagued humans for over 37,000 years
Australia; International; WA
Curtin University,University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Nature
The Atlantic Ocean is swimming in nanoplastics
International
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Germany
Nature
Whale poo shows rising ocean temperatures linked to more algal bloom toxins entering the food chain
International
NOAA Fisheries, USA
Nature
Dancing to the same tune: Live performances sync brainwaves
International
University College London, UK
iScience
What factors affect the success of weight loss drugs?
International
Peking University People’s Hospital, China
Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
Healthy plant-based diet linked to a reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease
International
Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China.
Molecular Nutrition and Food Research
Long COVID and chronic fatigue may share features in common
International
Stanford University, USA
PNAS
Sid the sloth's Ice Age migration unusually energetic
International
Universidad de la República, Uruguay
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Coldplay's music has become blander, but Radiohead have kept it interesting
International
Durham University, UK
Royal Society Open Science
We're told to limit processed foods, but do we know what that means?
International
George Washington University, USA
JAMA Network Open
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: 230,000 deaths prevented by cancer control measures in Australia since the mid-1980s
Australia; International; VIC; SA
Cancer Council Victoria,The University of Melbourne,Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute,Monash University
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Global study reveals clover’s genetic secrets
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University
Nature Ecology & Evolution
Quantum clocks guarantee precise navigation
Australia; International; SA
The University of Adelaide,Defence Science and Technology Group (DST Group)
Nature Communications
Matching your workout to your personality might make gym sessions more fun and better for you
International
University College London, UK
Frontiers in Psychology
When domesticated rabbits go feral, new morphologies emerge
Australia; International; SA
The University of Adelaide
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
A bigger waist may increase the risk of dying for older women
International
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
1 in 5 overweight adults might actually be obese under new framework
International
Ariel University, Israel
Annals of Internal Medicine
A weak handgrip could be an indication of a host of diseases among over-50s
International
University of Sharjah, UAE
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
Mindfulness meditation apps could help you pay attention
International
University of Southern California, USA
eNeuro
Infections or meningitis during first week of life linked with increased epilepsy risk
International
Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
JAMA Network Open
Treating a common bacteria could reduce gastric cancer cases worldwide
Australia; New Zealand; International
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), France
Nature Medicine
Heart disease and BMI linked with increased breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
International
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization
CANCER
New online program to help IBD patients build body confidence
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Body Image
AI Chatbots might be helping to write more than 1 in 10 biomedical research papers
International
University of Tübingen, Germany
Science Advances
WHO pushes to raise health taxes to save lives
International
World Health Organization (WHO)
Teens report spending 21% of each driving trip looking at their phone
International
Harvard University, USA
Traffic Injury Prevention
Climate change could mean the end for the world's favourite flavour
International
University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Frontiers in Plant Science
Mental health disorders, malaria, and heart disease most affected by COVID-19 disruption
International
Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China
The BMJ
Cutting US military spending could save as much energy as used by a small nation
International
Penn State University, USA
PLOS Climate
The greatest thing we'll ever learn: Expressing love makes us feel more loved in return
International
The Pennsylvania State University, USA
PLOS One
Emojis could make your relationship stronger
International
The University of Texas at Austin, USA
PLOS One
Why are some mimics in nature more convincing than others?
International
University of Nottingham, UK
Nature
New hope for rare genetic condition
Australia; International; VIC
WEHI,The University of Melbourne,Monash University
Nature Communications
WMO ramps up early warnings systems as extreme heat grips Europe
International
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
How being social around ALAN can affect bird brains
International
University of Nevada Reno, USA
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Even the softest of veggies can wear down your teeth
International
Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Journal of The Royal Society Interface
A healthy lifestyle helps avoid a common gut problem for over 50s
International
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Gut
'Inflammatory' diet during pregnancy linked to child diabetes risk
International
Statens Serum Institut, Denmark
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
Older women could still be at higher risk of HPV-related cervical cancer
International
Southern Medical University, China
Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine
Novel modelling links sea ice loss to Antarctic ice shelf calving events
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; TAS
The University of Melbourne,University of Tasmania,The University of Sydney
Nature Geoscience
Sweet dreams aren’t made of cheese
International
Université de Montréal, Canada
Frontiers in Psychology
Severe COVID-19 may accelerate cognitive decline in older people
International
Mayo Clinic, USA, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, USA
JAMA Network Open
Social connection linked to improved health and reduced risk of early death
Australia; International; NSW
World Health Organization (WHO),The University of Sydney
AI models might spot pancreatic cancer at an early stage and predict the deadly disease’s prognosis
International
University of Sharjah, UAE
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Chronic inflammation that comes with ageing might be due to industrialisation
International
University of Sherbrooke, Canada
Nature Aging
AI chatbots can be comforting, but only if we think they're human
International
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Nature Human Behaviour
Camel milk could help with dust mite asthma, mouse study suggests
Australia; International; NSW
Joldasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering, Kazakhstan
PLOS One
Droughts linked to increase in sexual violence against women in low- and middle-income countries
Australia; International; WA
Curtin University,The Kids Research Institute Australia
PLOS Global Public Health
Dream big: Deeper sleep awakens 'eureka moments'
International
Universität Hamburg, Germany
PLOS Biology
Bonobos that hear laughter are more likely to try to get rewards
International
University of California, USA
Scientific Reports
Device study in rats finds improvement for spinal cord injuries
New Zealand; International
University of Auckland
Nature Communications
NANOSPRESSO device could make personalised medicines on-demand
International
University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Frontiers in Science
Jackpot! Gold from e-waste opens a rich vein for miners and the environment
Australia; International; NSW; SA
Flinders University
Nature Sustainability
Newborns require better care to improve survival and long-term health
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; WA
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),The University of Melbourne,The University of Western Australia,The Kids Research Institute Australia,The University of New South Wales,The University of Sydney
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
AI best suited to catch liars, according to the new science of deception detection
International
University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Expert Systems with Applications
Could hair track the toxic metal exposure of quolls living near mines?
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland,University of Arizona, USA
PLOS One
Certain stereotypes may be based on men, not women
International
Macquarie University,The University of New South Wales,The University of Queensland,University of the Sunshine Coast,University of Oregon, USA
PLOS One
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Agriculture byproduct linked to preterm births and low birthweight babies
Australia; International; VIC; WA
Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, USA
PLOS Water
Climate change and air pollution will likely make eczema worse
International
University of Toronto, Canada
JAMA Dermatology
COVID-19 vaccines available in 2023-2024 were still offering extra protection
International
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA
JAMA Network Open
ADHD medications come with safety benefits, but this link could be weakening
Australia; International; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
JAMA Psychiatry
Is time restricted eating safe to bundle with other diets for people with overweight and obesity?
International
University of Granada, Spain
JAMA Network Open
Big Brother IS watching you! Most computer-vision research is for spying on people
International
Stanford University, USA
Nature
Creation of new molecule could help develop stamp-sized hard drives capable of storing 100 times more data than current tech
Australia; International; ACT
The Australian National University,The University of Manchester, UK
Nature
Leafy greens could be good for the heart
Australia; International; VIC; WA
Edith Cowan University,Deakin University,The University of Western Australia
European Journal of Nutrition
Dino-slow? Dinosaurs may not have run as fast as we thought
International
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Biology Letters
Autoimmune diseases linked to persistent mental health issues
International
The University of Edinburgh, UK
BMJ Mental Health
The stress of working with people is linked with type 2 diabetes
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Ruff handling: Dog walking wrist injuries costing millions
International
Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
Injury Prevention
Efforts to get the world's children vaccinated have stalled over the past 15 years
International
University of Washington, USA
The Lancet
Gene editing could correct harmful mitochondrial mutations in human cells
International
University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
PLOS Biology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: 20 newly-discovered Chinese bat viruses alarm scientists
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,Yunnan Institute of Endemic Disease Control and Prevention, China, Dali University, China, Sun Yatsen University, China
PLOS Pathogens
Social media posts about e-cigs and cannabis may be increasing teens' use
International
University of Southern California, USA
JAMA Network Open
AI tool set to transform characterisation and treatment of cancers
Australia; International; NSW
Garvan Institute of Medical Research,Yale School of Medicine
Cancer Discovery
CSI Ivory: Is it illegal elephant ivory or legal mammoth ivory?
International
University of Hong Kong, SAR, China
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Once-a-month drug could help treat obesity
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University,Yale University School of Medicine, USA
New England Journal of Medicine
Music to my brain: Emotional attachment to music helps us remember
International
Rice University, USA
JNeurosci
Over 6 billion people worldwide are exposed to at least one key anti-tobacco measure
Australia; International
World Health Organization (WHO)
Early puberty linked to higher risk of psychiatric disorders
International
University Hospital Essen, Germany
JAMA Network Open
Upcycling plastic into painkillers
International
University of Edinburgh, UK
Nature Chemistry
Killer whales spotted making and using grooming tools
International
Center for Whale Research, USA
Current Biology
A pill instead of an injection? New GLP-1 pill shows promising results in diabetes
International
Velocity Clinical Research Center at Medical City Dallas, USA
New England Journal of Medicine
Australian science makes astronomical leap thanks to new global telescope
Australia; International
The University of Melbourne
Drug similar to Ozempic shows strong weight loss potential
International
Peking University People’s Hospital, China
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
New weight loss drug targets both blood sugar and appetite in early trials
International
Novo Nordisk, Denmark
The Lancet
Breast cancer survival linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk
International
Seoul National University College of Medicine, South Korea
JAMA Network Open
Forests 3 times the size of Australia needed to offset potential emissions from fossil fuel reserves
International
ESSEC Business School and THEMA, Cergy, France
Communications Earth & Environment
Some AI prompts cost the Earth more than others
International
Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Frontiers in Communication
Happier people may be more likely to hold on to their memory
International
University College London, UK
Aging and Mental Health
Intermittent fasting or dieting: Both are about the same for weight loss
International
Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, USA
The BMJ
Knee braces, water therapy, and exercise are best for knee osteoarthritis
International
The First People’s Hospital of Neijiang, China
PLOS One
News sources sharing misinformation can lead to an arms race of fake news
International
University of Texas, USA
Science Advances
Kids who sleep a lot after a concussion could be at risk of longer term symptoms
International
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada
JAMA Network Open
Why do some people have ongoing symptoms after a concussion?
International
University of Calgary–Foothills Medical Centre, Canada
JAMA Network Open
Addictive screen use, not screen time, linked to worse mental health in teens
International
Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Department of Population Health Sciences, USA
JAMA
Humans may have started living in new environments just before spreading out of Africa
International
Loyola University Chicago, USA, Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, Germany
Nature
Most staple food crop production will face big losses due to climate change
International
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
Nature
A young tarantula can run just as fast after losing two of its legs
International
Haverford College, USA
Journal of Experimental Biology
New test could predict disease severity in children with rare FOXG1 syndrome
International
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), National Taiwan University Hospital / National Taiwan University College of Medicine (NTUH/NTU), Taiwan, and University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
Molecular Psychiatry
Cannabis use linked to double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Australia; International
University of Toulouse, France
Heart
Yes, in my back yard: Most solar plant neighbours comfortable with more
International
University of Michigan, USA
Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy
Space conditions can cause gum inflammation and bone loss, according to mouse study
International
University of Sharjah, UAE
Journal of Periodontal Research
Ozempic outperforms another diabetes drug for reducing stroke risk
International
University of Pittsburgh, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
Artificial light in big cities is extending the growing season of urban plants
International
Wuhan University, China
Nature Cities
Just one dose of magic mushrooms could be a long-term help for cancer patients with depression
International
Sunstone Therapies, USA
Cancer
New pathway for mRNA drug delivery shows shape of things to come
Australia; International
RMIT University
Small
Neuroscience drives new wellbeing app
Australia; International
The University of New South Wales
Walking more and faster may reduce your risk of chronic low back pain
International
JAMA Network Open
Legalising cannabis has not curbed opioid addiction among US veterans
International
Columbia University, USA, New York State Psychiatric Institute, USA
JAMA Health Forum
'Hive mind' orders longhorn crazy ants to clear a path for sisters carrying food
International
Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Plane crash in Ahmedabad
Australia; New Zealand; International; VIC; QLD
Doctors urge FIFA to scrap Coca-Cola sponsorship ahead of Club World Cup
International
University College London Hospital, UK, University of São Paulo, Brazil
The BMJ
Electroshock therapy may reduce suicide risk by a third in severely depressed patients
International
University of Basel, Switzerland
Neuroscience Applied
EV producers will have to import lithium
Australia; International
East China Normal University, China; Lund University, Sweden
Cell Reports Sustainability
Zinc–iodine battery with outstanding stability now a reality
Australia; International; NSW; SA
The University of Adelaide,Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Joule
The way we breathe is as unique as a fingerprint, and it may signal our health status
International
Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Current Biology
Mercury in the world's rivers has risen 2- to 3-fold since the Industrial Revolution
International
Tulane University, USA
Science Advances
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Specific contraceptive pill linked to small increase in brain tumour risk
International
French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety, French National Health Insurance, France
The BMJ
Do you have a poopy pooch? Some dog breeds get diarrhoea more often
International
The Royal Veterinary College, UK
PLOS One
Being pregnant during extreme weather might affect how bub's brain develops
International
City University of New York, Queens, New York, USA
PLOS One
Cannabis withdrawal could be triggering psychiatric problems in hospital
International
King’s College London, UK
JAMA Psychiatry
T-Rex's new rellie sheds light on tyrannosaur evolution
International
University of Calgary (Canada)
Nature
Removable mask could be used for fast restoration of oil paintings
International
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Nature
A cheat-proof random number generator
International
University of Colorado, USA
Nature
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: A maths performance gap is forming between boys and girls in their first year of school
International
University Paris Cité, France
Nature
Bitter ‘supertaster gene’ linked to increased health risks
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland
European Journal of Nutrition
Finding a better way to detect genetic factors in chronic kidney disease
Australia; International; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),The University of Queensland
PLOS Genetics
Could new technology save your daily cup of coffee?
Australia; International; WA
Edith Cowan University
Bio Web of Conferences
Severe forms of COVID-19 infection in children may increase cardiovascular disease risks
Australia; International; WA
Murdoch University
Journal of Proteome Research
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: All the ways your menstrual tracking data can be misused
International
Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, University of Cambridge
Most doctors with a terminal illness would not want their life prolonged
Australia; International; VIC; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),End-of-Life Care Research Group (Belgium)
Journal of Medical Ethics
Once-weekly oral schizophrenia treatment shows promise
International
New York Medical College, USA
Lancet Psychiatry
Incorporating physical health considerations into mental health strategies could save millions
International
Medical University of Vienna, Austria
The Lancet Psychiatry
Bones to pick: New Aussie animal database comes to life with modern 3D tech
Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SA; NT; ACT
Flinders University,University of Wollongong,The Australian National University,Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, South Australian Museum, Australian National Wildlife Collection, CABAH, University of Queensland, Griffith University, James Cook University.
Bioscience
Severely ill newborns likely face a higher risk of death well into childhood
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
JAMA Pediatrics
Patients supportive of AI in healthcare but still want docs to make decisions
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University,The University of Melbourne,Technical University of Munich, Germany
JAMA Network Open
JWST spots newly forming, and cloudy exoplanets
International
Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA
Nature
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Nanoplastics disrupt gut microbes in mice
International
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Nature Communications
Mainstream news stories may be used to help spread misinformation online
International
Northeastern University, USA
Nature Human Behaviour
BEES: A new mental health tool set to create a buzz
Australia; International; WA
Edith Cowan University
Behavioural Sciences
Colonialism 2.0: Now we're exporting it to space
Australia; International; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Nature
More rocket launches could slow the ozone hole's recovery
Australia; New Zealand; International
University of Canterbury
npj Climate and Atmospheric Science
Cycling to work could help reduce dementia risk
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,Huazhong University of Science andTechnology, USA
JAMA Network Open
Chatbots could aid urban planning, researchers say
Australia; New Zealand; International
University of Waikato,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Alta Planning + Design (USA)
Nature Cities
More people believe misinformation about electric vehicles, even in Australia
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland
Nature Energy
Ship anchors are squashing life on Antarctic seafloors
New Zealand; International
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA),KOLOSSAL (US), Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada)
Frontiers in Conservation Science
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Hopes for UN Ocean Conference
New Zealand; Pacific; International
Difficulty lifting 5 kg may indicate reduced quality of life and a range of chronic diseases
International
University of Sharjah, SHARE Berlin Institute, King Saud University
Scientific Reports
Expert Reaction
Coral reefs can't outrun climate change
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International
Victoria University of Wellington,University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, USA; University of New Hampshire, USA
Science Advances
Self-collection kits for cervical cancer could increase screening rates
International
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, US
JAMA Internal Medicine
Statins could reduce risk of death for patients with life-threatening sepsis
International
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, China
Frontiers in Immunology
'Missing link' in blood clotting mechanism that wreaks havoc on the small blood vessels of major organs
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD
The University of Sydney,The University of Queensland,Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute,WEHI,The University of Melbourne,The Heart Research Institute, ThromBio
Nature
UN-backed global research movement shows benefits of tracking ocean giants for marine conservation
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACT
The Australian National University,The University of Western Australia,James Cook University,The University of Adelaide,Charles Darwin University,Curtin University,Monash University,Flinders University,The University of New South Wales,Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS),University of Tasmania, University of the Sunshine Coast, Macquarie University, Murdoch University, University of Queensland, CSIRO, Griffith University
Science
Mice can fall for the 'rubber hand illusion' too
International
Université Paris-Saclay, France
PLOS Biology
Drug class that includes semaglutide linked to eye condition in diabetics, but risk is still low overall
International
University of Toronto, Canada
JAMA Ophthalmology
Chimpanzees can 'catch' yawns from a human-like robot
International
City St George’s University of London, UK
Scientific Reports
Some of the world's oldest organisations are also some of the greenest
International
University of Pennsylvania, USA
Frontiers in Organizational Psychology
Briefing
BRIEFING ALERT: Record temps and ocean heatwaves across our region - WMO The State of the Climate Report - SW Pacific
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Could there be an alernative to aspirin for heart issues?
International
Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Switzerland
The BMJ
Using VR gaming for balance rehab programs
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland
JMIR Serious Games
Explaining risks and improving genetic testing for the most serious of cancer gene variants
Australia; International; QLD
QIMR Berghofer,The University of Queensland
Human Genomics and npj Genomic Medicine
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls older than we thought? Enoch the AI thinks so
International
University of Groningen, The Netherlands
PLOS One
Drought severity has been increasing globally since 1981
International
University of Oxford, UK
Nature
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Motor neurone disease linked to use of common psychiatric medications
Australia; International; VIC
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
JAMA Network Open
A summer like no other: inside 2023’s record-smashing North Atlantic marine heatwave
Australia; International; NSW; ACT
The University of New South Wales,The Australian National University,Bureau of Meteorology
Nature
Nature reserves near cities boost mental health for urbanites
Australia; New Zealand; International
China University of Geosciences
Nature Cities
Early exposure to dogs could help protect against eczema
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Newcastle,University of Edinburgh, UK
Allergy
Common low-grade clay strengthens low-carbon concrete
Australia; International; VIC
RMIT University
Construction and Building Materials
Could lighting be the new gambling regulator?
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; SA
Flinders University
Nature Scientific Reports
Turn all the lights up! Special lights on aircraft could prevent bird-aircraft collisions
International
Purdue University, USA
Royal Society Open Science
Kids born to mums with high BMI could have higher risk of hospital admissions for infection
International
University of Oxford, UK
BMJ Medicine
Some low calorie diets could have negative mental health impacts
Australia; International; SA
The University of Adelaide,Unity Health Toronto, Canada
BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health
Cannabidiol shows promise as treatment for fungal infections
Australia; International; NSW
Macquarie University,The University of Sydney,The University of New South Wales,ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology, ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Facilitated Advancement of Australia’s Bioactives (FAAB), University of Bristol
PLOS NTDs
Brain training game offers new hope for drug-free pain management
Australia; International; NSW; SA
The University of New South Wales,University of Technology Sydney (UTS),Charles Sturt University,University of South Australia
The Journal of Pain
Blood test could detect bowel cancer with 'acceptable accuracy'
International
Kaiser Permanente, USA
JAMA
More recent generations may face a lower risk of dementia
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland
JAMA Network Open
A Milky Way and Andromeda galaxy collision may not be happening after all
Australia; International; WA
International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR)
Nature Astronomy
AI pen could help detect Parkinson's disease from handwriting
International
University of California, USA
Nature Chemical Engineering
Astronomers gain unprecedented insight into the formation of a planet 850 lightyears away
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Newcastle,Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (Germany), Johns Hopkins University (USA), The Open University (UK), The University of Birmingham (UK), The University of Oxford (UK), Space Telescope Science Institute (USA), NOIRLab (USA), National Institute of Science Education and Research (India), The University of Exeter (UK), NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (USA), Flatiron Institute (USA), The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA), The University of Columbia (USA), and The University of Arizona (USA).
Nature Astronomy
Global progress on heart disease in women hampered by lack of clinical trial participants
International
Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute, UK
Heart
Structured exercise significantly reduces risk of colon cancer recurrence, global study finds
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,Queen's University Canada, University of Alberta
New England Journal of Medicine
Training on the integrity of research varies across the world
Australia; International
Springer Nature
Young North Korean refugees are at a higher risk of psychiatric disorders
International
Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Korea
JAMA Network Open
A restoration success story for a formerly contaminated Antarctic base
New Zealand; International
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA),University of Waikato,University of Canterbury,Antarctica New Zealand
Polar Record
Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk
New Zealand; International
University of Canterbury
Science
What methods do young vapers use to quit?
International
Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, USA
JAMA Network Open
Mind-reading face tattoo could make you a better worker
International
University of Texas, USA
Device
New information on antibiotic treatment for critically-ill patients with kidney injury
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
COVID infections tied to rare neurological condition, mRNA vaccines reduce risk
Australia; New Zealand; International; NSW; VIC; WA
University of Auckland,Monash University,Murdoch University,National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)
Vaccine
Tiger sharks and whitetip sharks can make it through dinner without fighting
International
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, USA
Frontiers in Fish Science
Vegetarians are independent thinkers who are not afraid to “march to the beat of a different drum”
International
SWPS University, Poland
PLOS One
Not so aloof floof: Your indifferent cat might actually recognise you by your scent
International
Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan
PLOS One
What makes someone see themselves as 'athletic'?
International
Nanzan University, Japan
PLOS One
To transform global health, the northern hemisphere should pass power to the south through 'ruinous solidarity'
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,Brown University, USA
PLOS Global Public Health
Mother's warmth linked to teens feeling safe and secure which could shape their health
International
University of California, USA
JAMA Psychiatry
Cannabis use linked to poorer blood vessel health
International
University of California, USA
JAMA Cardiology
Dams around the world are harming migratory river species
Australia; International; TAS
University of Tasmania
Biological Reviews
5-year weather forecast shows an 80% chance we'll break last year's heat record
International
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Man's best friend could help stop a real pain in the back
International
University of Cambridge, UK
Proceedings of the Royal Society A
Bed bugs may have been the first big pest in human cities
International
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
Biology Letters
We don't know much about female frog calls because they're being drowned out by males
International
Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Royal Society B
Having autism may be linked to a future with Parkinson's disease
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
JAMA Neurology
What does long COVID look like in young children?
International
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, USA
JAMA Pediatrics
Beyond diabetes: Losing weight in middle-age linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases
International
University of Helsinki, Finland
JAMA Network Open
Earliest evidence of tools made from whale bones
International
Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, France
Nature Communications
Global warming could increase cancer risk for women
International
American University in Cairo, Egypt
Frontiers in Public Health
The cost of some invasive species could be 16 times higher than we thought
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University,University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czechia
Nature Ecology & Evolution
Genetic clocks boost immunity in the daytime
New Zealand; International
University of Auckland,University of Otago
Science Immunology
More can be done to prevent common type of stroke
Australia; New Zealand; International
University of Auckland,The University of Sydney,The University of New South Wales,University of Technology Sydney (UTS),The Australian National University,Monash University,The University of Queensland,Flinders University,Curtin University,La Trobe University,Charles Darwin University, Federation University, Charles Sturt University, University of Canberra, University of New England, James Cook University, Torrens University, University of Western Australia, University of Tasmania, Queensland University of Technology, University of Melbourne, Western Sydney University, Baker Institute, Griffith University, George Institute
JAMA Neurology
Famous North American fossils belong to a newly-described type of ancient sea monster
International
Marshall University, USA
Journal of Systematic Palaeontology
Checking your gait from your 20s could tell doctors how likely you are to have a fall later in life
International
Stanford University, USA
Journal of Experimental Biology
RSV appears riskier for your heart than COVID-19
International
National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore
JAMA Network Open
Could penguin poo save Antarctica from climate change?
International
University of Helsinki, Finland
Communications Earth & Environment
Infrared contact lenses could let us see in the dark, even with our eyes closed
International
University of Science and Technology of China, China
Cell
Australia and Japan’s top engineers show the way for a renewable hydrogen sector
Australia; International; ACT
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)
Microplastics are ‘silently spreading from soil to salad to humans’
International
Murdoch University
Environmental Sciences Europe
Climate change poses severe threat to bowhead whale habitat
Australia; International; SA
The University of Adelaide
Ecology and Evolution
MRIs and mammograms with contrast best for women at risk of a missed breast cancer diagnosis
International
University of Cambridge, UK
The Lancet
Do gratitude journals actually help your mental health?
International
Northumbria University, UK
PLOS One
Social media fad of nighttime mouth taping may pose serious risks
International
London Health Sciences Centre
PLOS ONE
Skin cancer in older people is on the rise, especially men in wealthier nations
International
The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
JAMA Dermatology
Expert Reaction
Social media use linked with depressive symptoms in pre-teens
International
University of California, USA
JAMA Network Open
AI beats existing methods of predicting weather, air quality, ocean waves, and cyclone paths
International
Microsoft Research, The Netherlands, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Nature
Targeting the mosquito parasites that cause malaria, rather than mosquitoes themselves, may be a better way of preventing the disease
Australia; International; NSW
The University of New South Wales,Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, USA
Nature
We may have greatly underestimated biodiversity in Antarctic soils
International
University of Potsdam, Germany
Frontiers in Microbiology
Male bodybuilders, particularly the pros, are at high risk of sudden death from heart problems
International
University of Padova, Italy
European Heart Journal
Myopi Dick: Humpback whales' eyesight may be worse than we thought
International
University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Making vapes look boring could deter young people from trying them
International
University College London, UK
Tobacco Control
Thousands of kids are still swallowing magnets despite increased regulations
Australia; New Zealand; International
UC Davis Health, USA
Injury Prevention
Briefing
NEWS BRIEFING: The health of teens and young people could be going backwards
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; WA; ACT
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),The Kids Research Institute Australia,The Australian National University,RMIT University,Monash University,The University of Sydney,Edith Cowan University,Burnet Institute
The Lancet
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Cold sores may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease
International
Gilead Sciences Inc, USA
BMJ Open
Language shapes how visual knowledge is stored in the brain
International
Beijing Normal University, Peking University, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
PLOS Biology
A blood or urine test could show how much ultra-processed food is in your diet
International
National Cancer Institute, USA
PLOS Medicine
A radar-like sensor could tell you if your heart is beating irregularly without contact
International
University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
Nature Communications
Global pandemic agreement approved by World Health Organization members
Australia; International
World Health Organization (WHO)
Seeing the details through the lens of a regional model: enabling researchers to understand weather extremes
Australia; International
ACCESS-NRI, Australia's climate simulator,ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather,The Australian National University
Could ChatGPT be more persuasive than people?
International
EPFL, Switzerland
Nature Human Behaviour
Doctors rewrite DNA of infant with severe genetic disorder
International
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA, University of Pennsylvania, USA
New England Journal of Medicine
All countries need to step up in the global fight against AIDS, TB and malaria
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland,Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
PLOS Global Public Health
Expert Reaction
How scientists pulled off a rare kākāpō artificial insemination
New Zealand; International
Department of Conservation,University of Otago,Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany
PLOS One
Link between ADHD and obesity could depend on where you live
International
New York University, USA
PLOS Complex Systems
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Are mountain species on the brink? They may be more resilient than we thought
International
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Science
No dino DNA, but ancient amber may contain traces of tsunamis
International
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan
Scientific Reports
Mindfulness could help people with depression who have already tried therapy
International
University of Surrey, UK, Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust, UK
Lancet Psychiatry
Berries just the beginning for biodegradable plastic
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
It is easy being green, if you shift all your pollution abroad
International
University of Essex, UK, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
PLOS Climate
Flat out Fabulous: Barbie puts her best foot forward over the years
Australia; International; VIC; SA
Monash University,University of South Australia
PLOS One
There might be a 'hot' side of the moon
International
NASA
Nature
Solving the two-body problem with high precision
International
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
Nature
Fossil tracks show reptiles appeared on Earth up to 40 million years earlier
Australia; International; VIC; SA
Flinders University,La Trobe University,Uppsala University, Sweden
Nature
Dr Zaius will see you now: Chimps spotted performing first aid
International
University of Oxford, UK
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
How much noise is there about 'Food Noise' on TikTok?
International
Pennsylvania State University, USA
European Congress on Obesity (ECO)
Once a day pill might be able to mimic gastric bypass surgery effects
International
Syntis Bio, USA
European Congress on Obesity
Long work hours linked with altered brain structure
International
Chung-Ang University, Republic of Korea
Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Being active and joining a team could help our kids avoid mental ill health
International
Linköping University, Sweden
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Breathtaking images show what working as a scientist can look like
Australia; International; VIC
The University of Melbourne,University of Tromsø, Norway, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, USA, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, China University of Geosciences
Nature
Biggest ever study into Obsessive Compulsive Disorder unlocks new genes that cause debilitating condition
Australia; International; QLD
QIMR Berghofer
Nature Genetics
Migration lawyers call for safeguards on automated handling of data
Australia; International; NSW; SA
Flinders University,University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Griffith Law Review
What happens when patients try to control who they're getting their blood donation from?
Australia; International; VIC
Australian Red Cross,The University of Melbourne,Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
What time of day should you take your blood pressure medication?
International
University of Alberta, Canada
JAMA
Migraine drug can help with symptoms that occur before a migraine
International
King’s College London, UK
Nature Medicine
Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: What's better for weight loss?
International
Weill Cornell Medicine, USA
NEJM
Glass beads offer a window into the Moon’s hidden depths
Australia; International; WA; ACT
Curtin University,The Australian National University
Science Advances
Ozempic and similar drugs are safe and effective for people with mental illness looking to lose weight
International
University of Bern, Switzerland
Psychoneuroendocrinology
Chimpanzee drummers have rhythm and even region-based patterns
International
University of Vienna, Austria
Current Biology
Golf course neighbours are more at risk of Parkinson's Disease
International
Barrow Neurological Institute, US
JAMA Network Open
Training AI to predict a cancer patient's biological age could help predict their life expectancy
International
Harvard Medical School, USA
The Lancet Digital Health
Stormy waves traversing the Earth’s core provide new hints into future planetary exploration
Australia; International
The Australian National University
Seismological Research Letters
An education and exercise program for knee and hip osteoarthritis can reduce the desire for surgery
Australia; International; NSW; VIC
The University of Melbourne,The University of Sydney,Lund University, Sweden
PLOS Medicine
Half of women seeking care for vulvovaginal disorders consider giving up after poor treatment
International
The Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders, USA
JAMA Network Open
Eggs more likely to survive a drop on the side than top or bottom
International
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Communications Physics
SUVival of the biggest: Pedestrians less likely to survive hits from large cars
International
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
Injury Prevention
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Report on sexual violence against children finds NZ and Australian rates among the highest
Australia; New Zealand; International
University ofWashington, USA
The Lancet
Reddit's climate change debate rarely cites science
International
ISI Foundation, Italy
PLOS Climate
Cold plunges after exercise might not be so useful for women
International
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Switzerland
PLOS One
Steroid-free foam helps treat psoriasis on both the scalp and the body
International
SKiN Centre for Dermatology, Canada
JAMA Dermatology
Combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine produces immune response similar to getting the vaccines separately
International
Moderna Inc, USA
JAMA
Older cars can be more deadly for drivers, but they are also the ones teens get to drive
International
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, USA
JAMA Network Open
The burden of climate change will be felt more by younger generations
Australia; New Zealand; International
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Nature
Obesity a leading cause of knee osteoarthritis
Australia; International
The University of Sydney
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
We may prefer to empathise with groups over individuals
International
Linköping University, Sweden
Frontiers in Psychology
Sleep differences between cultures don't appear to influence our health
International
University of Victoria, Canada
PNAS
Autumn leaves may form symmetrically to keep their tree fed as they fall
International
Technical University of Denmark
Royal Society Interface
Young children can pass the marshmallow test as a team if they promise to help each other
International
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco
Royal Society Open Science
Global monitoring stations team up to track human influence on ‘cleanest air in the world’
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International
CSIRO
Conversion therapy could be raising youths' blood pressure
International
Northwestern University, USA
JAMA Network Open
Shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk
International
Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, South Korea
European Heart Journal
Evidence that cannabis use during pregnancy is risky for bubs is growing
International
Oregon Health and Science University, USA
JAMA Pediatrics
Migraine drug could also help reduce symptoms of depression
International
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA
JAMA Neurology
Teens with mental health conditions report almost an hour more social media use daily
International
University of Cambridge, UK
Nature Human Behaviour
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Treating wastewater to store ocean carbon
International
Shandong University, China
Science Advances
Expert Reaction
Financial support needed for caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
New Zealand; International
University of Auckland,University of Otago
Drug and Alcohol Review
Wastewater treatment process could capture and store carbon once released into the ocean
International
Shandong University, China
Science Advances
This man injected himself with snake venom 856 times, helping create an antivenom for all snakes
Australia; International
Centivax, USA, Columbia University, USA
Cell
What a hoot - how hunting harriers home in on prey
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University,University of Lethbridge, Canada
Journal of Anatomy
RSV antibody helps protect babies, real world data shows
International
York University, Canada
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
Men are more likely to get sick, but less likely to seek care for 3 common diseases
New Zealand; Pacific; International
University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
PLOS Medicine
Sea lion Ronan has better rhythm than some humans
International
New College of Florida, USA
Scientific Reports
Australia on the cusp of one-shot meningococcal protection
Australia; International; WA
The Kids Research Institute Australia
The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Clinical Infectious Diseases
Lava flow jigsaw puzzle reveals the secrets of shifting continents
Australia; International; WA
Curtin University
Communications Earth & Environment
Epilepsy medication not linked to self-harm risk
International
University College London, UK
The BMJ
To avoid extinction, we may need to have more babies
International
Shizuoka University, Japan
PLOS One
Think your washing machine disinfects your clothes? You may have to think again
International
De Montfort University, UK
PLOS One
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Herding dogs' genetic pawprint
International
Gyeongsang National University, Republic of Korea
Science Advances
Higher ayahuasca use linked to better mental health among users
Australia; International; NSW; VIC
Western Sydney University,Swinburne University of Technology,Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health,The University of Melbourne,International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Services (ICEERS), Spain
PLOS Mental Health
New drug could help people with moderate to severe eczema
International
Peking University People’s Hospital, China
JAMA Dermatology
Inflammatory bowel disease in world populations follows similar patterns over time
Australia; New Zealand; International
University of Otago,University of Calgary
Nature
Expert Reaction
Microplastics, microplastics everywhere
New Zealand; International
JAMSTEC (Japan), Aotearoa Blue Ocean Research
Nature
Australia saw a drop in preterm births during COVID-19 lockdowns
Australia; International
Queen Mary University London, UK
Nature Human Behaviour
Australians flourish as they get older
Australia; International
Harvard University, USA, Baylor University, USA
Nature Mental Health
The tell-tale heart: Deepfakes with a realistic pulse avoid detection
International
Humboldt University, Germany
Frontiers in Imaging
Forest in sync: spruce trees communicate during a solar eclipse
Australia; International; QLD
Southern Cross University,Italian Institute of Technology, Italy
Royal Society Open Science
Your menstrual cycle may be slightly disrupted after a flu vaccine
International
Oregon Health & Science University, USA
JAMA Network Open
Women could one day overtake men in extreme sports performance
International
University of Montana, USA
Frontiers in Physiology
New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button
Australia; International; NSW; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Western Australia,The University of Sydney
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
Expert Reaction
SMC SPAIN EXPERT REACTION: Massive power outage on the Iberian peninsula leaves millions without power supply
International
SMC Spain
Billion-year-old impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land
Australia; International; WA
Curtin University
Geology
Unexpected hives reaction seen in trial of mRNA vax against HIV
International
University of Pittsburgh, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
Under climate change, superbugs may thrive
Australia; International; VIC
La Trobe University,Sun Yat-sen University, China
Nature Medicine
New pangenome analysis uncovers genetic key to larger peanut yields
Australia; International
Murdoch University
Nature Genetics
Improving our understanding of inherited cancer risk
Australia; International; QLD
QIMR Berghofer,The University of Queensland,The Health Research Institute of the Hospital Clinico San Carlos in Spain, Ambry Genetics
The American Journal of Human Genetics
Some sharks could bite humans as a form of self-defence
Pacific; International
PSL University, France
Frontiers in Conservation Science
Unhealthy lifestyle can affect our physical and mental health by age 36
International
Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Annals of Medicine
The bird flu spreading in US dairy cows can be traced to a single bird source
International
United States Department of Agriculture
Science
Low vaccination rates could help eliminated diseases return
International
Stanford University, USA
JAMA
Fake medical datasets created by ChatGPT are pretty hard to spot
International
University of Cagliari, Italy, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, USA
JAMA Ophthalmology
Treating shortsightedness with red-light therapy may have unintended side effects
International
Peking University People’s Hospital, China, Capital Medical University, China
JAMA Ophthalmology
Poo transplants suggest gut bugs play a role in fibromyalgia pain
International
McGill University, Canada, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
Neuron
Bonobos may be forming girl gangs to get power over males
International
Harvard University, USA
Communications Biology
What happens to your brain when your mind goes blank?
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University,University of Liège, Belgium, Paris Brain Institute, France
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
Keeping tabs on native woodland vegetation in times of flood and drought
Australia; International; VIC; SA
Flinders University
Journal of Hydrology
Antiviral influenza drug may also reduce the spread of flu
International
University of Michigan, USA
New England Journal of Medicine
Analysis finds most school shooters in the US grew up with guns as key part of social life
International
University of Erfurt, Germany
PLOS One
Roman-era British skeleton may be a gladiator thrown to the lions
International
Maynooth University, Ireland
PLOS ONE
Could we one day put our solar parks in space?
International
California Institute of Technology, USA
Joule
Quit-smoking pill can help teens to quit vaping
International
Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
JAMA
'Cuffless' blood pressure measurement technologies like your smartwatch aren't accurate
Australia; International; NSW
The University of New South Wales,George Institute for Global Health,University of Washington School of Medicine, USA
JAMA Cardiology
Just the memory of being cold can change the body's temperature regulation, animal study suggests
Australia; International; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Nature
Quantum messages sent over 250km using existing infrastructure for the first time
International
Toshiba Europe Limited, UK
Nature
People could turn to conspiracy theories to feel like they 'matter', according to book
International
University of Maryland, USA
Combining antibiotics and antimalarials could significantly lower child malarial deaths
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,University of Oxford, Liverpool University, Malawi–Liverpool Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Programme
Lancet Global Health
Family dynamics shape body image differently across cultures
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Body Image
Chatbots make inconsistent moral judgements
International
Saarland University, Germany
Royal Society Open Science
Scientists protesting for the climate don't change much, study suggests
International
University of Amsterdam, University of California San Diego
Royal Society Open Science
A bit less bite may have helped usher in the evolution of modern human ancestors
Australia; International; NSW
The University of New England,East Tennessee State University, USA
Royal Society Open Science
Common insecticide harms freshwater ecosystems
New Zealand; International
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Leiden University, Netherlands Institute of Ecology
Ecology Letters
From boiling hot to freezing cold: Sudden flips in temperature set to increase with climate change
Australia; International
Sun Yat-sen University, China
Nature Communications
Since parts of the US decriminalised magic mushrooms, many more Americans are taking a trip
International
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety (RMPDS), USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
What's the brain up to during lucid dreaming?
International
Radboud University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
eNeuro
Getting treatment for high blood pressure may reduce your chances of developing dementia
International
UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA
Nature Medicine
Urban heat islands: Bad when it's hot, lifesaving when it's cold
Australia; International; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Nanjing University, China
Nature Climate Change
BMI is not a good guide to obesity in male athletes
International
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
European Congress on Obesity (conference) and Nutrients (journal)
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: New laser technique tricks the eye into seeing a never-before-seen colour
International
University of California Berkeley, University of Washington
Science Advances
Bluetooth tracker can keep an eye on older people in their own homes
International
McMaster University, Canada
PLOS Digital Health
Media coverage prompts more conversations about climate change
International
George Mason University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
PLOS Climate
For most people, BMI might actually be a good indicator of excess body fat
International
Johns Hopkins University, USA
JAMA
Potential threat to water safety from wildfires
Australia; International; NSW
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Science
Is nitrogen fertiliser supercharging allergy-causing pollen?
International
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Belgium
Lancet Planet Health
Certain health measures could be linked with breast cancer return
International
Aarhus University, Denmark
Journal of Internal Medicine
Mpox antiviral treatment tecovirimat does not speed up lesion healing
International
Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), National Institutes of Health, USA
New England Journal of Medicine
Crystal clues on Mars point to watery and possibly life-supporting past
Australia; International; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Science Advances
How easily can deadly bird flu spread from cows to people? We're still not sure
International
Paper 1: University of Pennsylvania, USA. Paper 2: University of Georgia, USA. Response: University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Nature
Bite-sized chunks of chicken meat can be grown in the lab
International
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Trends in Biotechnology
Stem cell therapy potentially a safe and effective effective way to treat Parkinson's disease
International
Kyoto University, Japan; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
Nature
The most distant spiral galaxy ever seen
Australia; International; VIC
Swinburne University of Technology
Astronomy & Astrophysics
QLD researchers set new solar cell world record
Australia; International; NSW; QLD; ACT
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN),The University of Queensland,The Australian National University,The University of New South Wales,UQ School of Chemical Engineering
Nature Nanotechnology
A single mutation could turn an avian influenza strain into a pandemic virus
International
Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
Gas-sensing capsule takes another big step from lab to commercialisation
Australia; International
RMIT University
AI summaries of scientific research oversimplify findings
International
Utrecht University, Cambridge University
Royal Society Open Science
First nutritionally-complete diet for bees could help them through stressful times
International
Apix Biosciences, Belgium
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Little birds’ personalities shine through their song – and may help find a mate
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Royal Society Open Science
If you're extra sensitive to cold, you could be at a higher risk of varicose veins
International
Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan
Open Heart
Walking briskly linked to lower risk of heart rhythm disorders
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland,University of Glasgow, UK
Heart
Taking your preventer inhaler in the afternoon may be best for asthma
International
University of Manchester, UK
Thorax
Exercise before bed is linked with disrupted sleep
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University
Nature Communications
Existing prenatal test could be used to predict the risk of preterm birth
International
South China University of Technology, China
PLOS Medicine
Osteoarthritis study uncovers hundreds of genetic links & potential new drug targets
Australia; International; QLD
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute,The University of Queensland,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Helmholtz Zentrum München, Technical University of Munich and Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Germany
Nature
Earth’s magnetic field impact on fluid flow revealed for the first time
Australia; International; NSW; QLD; ACT
Flinders University,Griffith University,The Australian National University,The University of Newcastle,Massey University,University of California, USA, Central South University, Zhejiang Ocean University and Sun Yat-sen University, China and Heriot-Watt University, Scotland
Small
Poor communication contributes to a quarter of patient safety incidents in hospitals
Australia; International
University of Leicester, UK
Annals of Internal Medicine
Transgender teens faced more abuse during childhood than their peers
International
Columbia University, USA
JAMA Pediatrics
Wearable AI system helps blind people navigate
International
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Nature Machine Intelligence
Technology use might reduce risk of cognitive decline in later life
International
University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University
Nature Human Behaviour
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: CT scans could soon be responsible for 5% of new cancer cases every year
Australia; International; VIC; QLD; WA
University of California, USA
JAMA Internal Medicine
New antibiotic could help gonnorrhea be gone-orrhea
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,Birmingham University Hospitals, UK, GSK, USA
The Lancet/ European Society of
Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Conference (ESCMID)
A single dose of RSV vaccine can help protect the over 60s for 3 winters
Australia; International; VIC
Deakin University,GSK plc, UK
The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
First footprints of three-toed ankylosaurs discovered
International
The Royal BC Museum, Canada
Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology
Mounjaro can help people lose weight and keep it off for up to 3 years
International
University of Padova, Italy
European Congress on Obesity (ECO)
AI companions could disrupt human-human relationships and give harmful advice
International
Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Fossilised jawbone discovered in Taiwan belongs to a Denisovan
International
University of Copenhagen, Denmark, National Museum of Natural Science, Taiwan
Science
400 years of sailors' stories shed light on glowing ocean events
International
Colorado State University
Earth and Space Science
Neutrinos found to have a mass more than one-million times smaller than an electron
International
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Technical University of Munich/Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany
Science
Drug pollution alters migration behaviour in salmon
Australia; International; VIC; QLD
Griffith University,Monash University,Deakin University
Science
A poor sense of smell could carry the stench of death
International
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm University, Sweden
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Less than 10% of global plastics are made from recycled materials
International
Tsinghua University, China
Communications Earth & Environment
Genetic testing could pick up prostate cancer that screening might miss
Australia; International; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Institute of Cancer Research, UK
New England Journal of Medicine
Aussie tech helps make bio-oils for greener industrial applications
Australia; International; VIC
RMIT University
Renewable Energy
There could be less water on the far side of the Moon
International
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Nature
Computer chips that process at the speed of light
International
Lightelligence Pte. Ltd., Singapore,
Nature
Longest known seafaring venture 8,500 years ago brings hunter-gatherers to Malta before early farmers
Australia; International; QLD
Griffith University,Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology
Nature
Parkinson’s disease researchers develop cellular ‘invisibility cloak’ to protect neural grafts
Australia; International; VIC
Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health,Monash University,The University of Melbourne
Cell Stem Cell
Fossils reveal 8 million years of ‘Green Arabia’
Australia; International; QLD
Griffith University,The University of Queensland
Nature
Man’s best friend may be nature’s worst enemy, study on pet dogs finds
Australia; International
Curtin University
Pacific Conservation Biology
The cost of tobacco is hitting disadvantaged households hardest
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland,Seoul National University Institute of Health and Environment, South Korea
Tobacco Control
'Rotten roots produce rotten fruits': Why deep changes are needed for Earth's biggest challenges
International
United Nations University's Institute for Environment and Human Security
Climate change could be making our hayfever worse
International
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, USA
The Laryngoscope
The brain pulses with every heartbeat
New Zealand; International
Mātai, University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, GE HealthCare, GhentUniversity
Interface Focus
Enabling Indonesia’s small farmers to embrace innovation
Australia; International; NSW
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
If you're gaming too much, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign could be good for you
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University,University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Royal Society Open Science
Tapping your fingers could help you cut through the noise
International
Aix-Marseille University, France
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Hearing loss may be a risk factor for heart failure
International
Southern Medical University, China
Heart
Whether you use yoga, meditation or music, relaxing could help lower your high blood pressure
International
University of Bristol, UK
BMJ Medicine
Building soil carbon with beneficial microbes
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Queensland,Charles Sturt University
Scientific Reports
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Mixtures of common food additives could be linked to type 2 diabetes
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; SA
Université Sorbonne Paris Nord and Université Paris Cité, France
PLOS Medicine
Farmers brought fish up the mountains of Europe as early as the 7th century
Australia; International; WA
Edith Cowan University,CREAF, Spain
Nature Communications
If the US President's AIDS relief is scrapped, 500,000 children could die, experts say
International
University of Oxford, UK
The Lancet
How trees in the Amazon rainforest are spying on illegal gold miners
International
Cornell University, USA
Frontiers in Environmental Science
Diabetes during pregnancy linked to higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
International
Central South University, China
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
Some tasks could be learned best when you're not really paying attention
International
ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
JNeurosci
Mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy could help with back pain
International
Penn State College of Medicine, USA
JAMA Network Open
Newer diabetes drugs linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's and dementia
International
University of Florida, USA, University of Galway, Ireland
JAMA Neurology
Your season of conception could influence how your body stores fat
International
Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
Nature Metabolism
Antarctica’s hidden water flows are accelerating sea-level rise
Australia; International; TAS
Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP),Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS),University of Tasmania
Nature Communications
Global dark diversity study reveals hidden impact of human activities on nature
International
Murdoch University,The University of New South Wales,Charles Sturt University,James Cook University,Macquarie University,Federation University Australia,Deakin University
Nature
Diet changes that come with migration may increase heart risk by changing the gut microbiome
International
Amsterdam UMC
Gut Microbes
GPS technology is helping older adults to be more adventurous on the road
International
University of East Anglia, UK
PLOS Digital Health
We could one day make glass on the moon that can provide solar power
International
University of Potsdam, Germany
Device
World-first guidelines developed for complicated UTIs in children
Australia; International; VIC
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),The University of Melbourne
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Plastic pollution along Australian coastlines decreases by 39 per cent
Australia; International
CSIRO
Marine Pollution Bulletin
Weight loss targets are often missed, so where should we focus instead?
International
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada
European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025)
Lasting impression: 167 million-year-old dinosaur footprints discovered in Scotland
International
University of Edinburgh, UK
PLOS One
Artificial intelligence successfully plays Minecraft
International
Google DeepMind, USA
Nature
Tropical forests aren’t keeping pace with climate change
Australia; International; SA
The University of Adelaide
How much of the link between screen time and teen depression is explained by sleep?
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
PLOS Global Public Health
A faster way to grow sunflowers by chemical emasculation
International
Syngenta Biotechnology (China) Co. Ltd, China
Nature
World's smallest pacemaker is dwarfed by a grain of rice
International
Northwestern University, USA
Nature
Early Earth's first crust composition discovery rewrites geological timeline
Australia; International; NSW; QLD; WA
Macquarie University,Curtin University,Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Nature
Tastes like space! Miso made on the International Space Station has a nuttier roasted flavour
International
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
iScience
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by a fifth over seven years
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; ACT
Stanford University, USA
Nature
New imaging technology reveals inner workings of living cells
Australia; International; NSW
University of Technology Sydney (UTS),Peking University
Nature Communications
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