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The future of bone repairs might be a 'glue gun'
International
Korea University College of Medicine, Korea
Device
Air pollution is fuelling climate change, and climate change is fuelling air pollution
International
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Mum's breastmilk changes throughout the day, and it could impact a baby's body clock
International
Rutgers University, USA
Frontiers in Nutrition
Nearly everyone who legally switches gender after a gender dysphoria diagnosis sticks with it
International
Uppsala University, Sweden
JAMA Network Open
Higher doses of LSD can alleviate the symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety disorder
International
Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., USA
JAMA
We're not living through a mass extinction event just yet
International
University of Arizona, USA
PLOS Biology
Macaw see, macaw do: Parrots can learn from observation too
International
Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Intelligence, Germany
Scientific Reports
Are plant-based dog foods alright for our puppers?
International
University of Nottingham, UK
PLOS One
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Scrolling on the toilet linked to haemorrhoids
New Zealand; International
PLOS One
Mars-quakes provide insight into the secrets of the planet's inner core
International
University of Science and Technology of China, China
Nature
Expert Reaction
The world could run out of carbon storage space in rocks by 2200
Australia; New Zealand; International
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria
Nature
Teens who lose teeth to decay and injury nearly twice as likely to be bullied
Australia; International; NSW; VIC
The University of Sydney,The University of Melbourne
JDR Clinical & Translational Research
Common arthritis drug reveals hidden benefit
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Annals of Medicine
Happy music might help you recover from being spun right round, baby right round
International
Southwest University, Chongqing, China
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
An antihistamine nasal spray could help ward off COVID-19
International
Saarland University, Germany
JAMA Internal Medicine
Over 1 billion people are living with mental health issues
International
World Health Organization (WHO)
La Niña could return in the spring, WMO says
International
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Using milk proteins to make a new bioplastic
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Polymers
Can ChatGPT give reliable fertility advice?
Australia; International; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Reproductive BioMedicine Online
Depression may make learning to avoid unpleasant events harder
International
University of British Columbia, Canada
eNeuro
AI could help brain-computer interfaces assist people with paralysis
International
University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Nature Machine Intelligence
New optical fibre could speed up our internet
International
Microsoft Azure Fiber, Romsey, UK
Nature Photonics
Highlighting the Turkish hammam’s role in Muslim ritual and community life
International
University of Sharjah
Trying to find Earth 2.0? Perhaps a rectangular mirror is the answer
International
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States
Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
This drug might be better than aspirin for long term heart disease
Australia; International; NSW
George Institute for Global Health,University of Italian, Switzerland, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
The Lancet
For better cardiac care for women, we need to improve research participation
Australia; International
Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, USA
JAMA Network Open
GLP-1 drugs may help those with heart failure to stay out of hospital
International
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA
JAMA
Are high dose flu vaccines better than normal doses for those over 65?
International
Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
New England Journal of Medicine , The Lancet , JAMA Network Open
Further evidence suggests Jesus was not wrapped in 'Shroud of Turin'
International
Université Catholique de Louvainla-Neuve, Belgium
Journal of Medieval History
Birds of a feather: Couples are more likely to share psychiatric disorders
International
Laureate Institute for Brain Research, USA, Mental Health Centre Sct Hans, Denmark, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Nature Human Behaviour
Shingles vaccination could also protect your heart
International
GSK, UK
ESC Congress 2025
No high quality evidence that complementary medicine helps the symptoms of autism
International
Paris Nanterre University, France
Nature Human Behaviour
New online tool could revolutionise how high blood pressure is treated
Australia; International; NSW
George Institute for Global Health
Lancet
Political polar opposites process information in similar ways
International
Brown University, USA
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Attitudes and Social Cognition
Risk of a second cancer after early breast cancer is low
International
University of Oxford, UK
The BMJ
New energy industries thriving under China’s environmental pressures
Australia; International; WA
Edith Cowan University
Eurasian Business Review
3½ metre long crocodile-relative "hypercarnivore" discovered
International
Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales “Bernardino Rivadavia” (MACN), Buenos Aires, Argentina
PLOS One
Have young people cancelled the mid-life crisis?
International
Dartmouth College, USA
PLOS One
Deep breath in: Breathwork builds bliss in the brain
International
University of Sussex, UK
PLOS One
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: People with insomnia report sleeping better when taking cannabis-based medicinal products
International
Medical Cannabis Research Group, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
PLOS Mental Health
The oldest known ankylosaurs wore fancy armour and battled with their tails
International
Natural History Museum, London, UK
Nature
Global satellite study reveals Earth’s hidden seasonal rhythms
Australia; International
CSIRO
Nature
How rumours in the French Revolution's Great Fear spread like a disease
International
University of Milan, Italy
Nature
An injection makes succulents glow in the dark
International
South China Agricultural University
Matter
The gap between research and burden of disease to widen over the next two decades
International
University of Mannheim, Germany
Nature Medicine
How little brains solve big problems in termite colonies
Australia; International; NT
Charles Darwin University
Current Opinion in Insect Science
Ocean acidification could take the bite out of sharks
International
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany
Frontiers in Marine Science
Alarming gaps in maternal health across Australia, USA, and UK revealed
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide
Journal of Clinical Medicine
When they need help, pet pigs seek d’swine intervention from their owners
International
Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
Royal Society Open Science
Deep sea worms fight poison with poison to survive the toxic seafloor environment
International
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
PLOS Biology
How busy bees can build the right hive from tricky foundations
International
University of Colorado Boulder, USA
PLOS Biology
Extra belly fat, and being unfit before your teens linked to mental health issues
International
Northeastern University, Boston, USA
JAMA Network Open
There are big differences in the surival rates of very preterm babies across high income countries
Australia; New Zealand; International
The University of New South Wales,University of Toronto, Canada
JAMA Pediatrics
High concentration THC linked to schizophrenia, psychosis, and other unfavourable mental health outcomes
International
University of Colorado, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
A Mediterranean diet is better for reducing diabetes risk if you also cut calories and exercise more
International
Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Spain, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, Spain
Annals of Internal Medicine
Misreading emotions as positive could be a sign of brain ageing
International
Tel Aviv University, Israel
JNeurosci
A mother and child's depression risk is linked, but in which direction?
International
University of Calgary, Canada
JAMA Pediatrics
A genetically modified pig lung functioned in a human for 9 days
International
National Clinical Research Centre for Respiratory Disease, China
Nature Medicine
Repeated heatwaves may accelerate ageing
International
The University of Hong Kong, China
Nature Climate Change
Pioneering sustainable carbon capture from shrimp waste
International
University of Sharjah
Nanoscale
New drug ecnoglutide shows promise as dual diabetes and weight loss treatment
International
Fudan University, China, Hangzhou Sciwind Biosciences, China
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Workers around the world at risk of harm from increasing heat stress
Australia; International; SA; ACT
World Health Organization (WHO),World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Bushfires can spike local death rates but it's not just the heat of the fire to blame
International
Grossman School of Medicine, USA
Frontiers in Climate
Warning for women undergoing menopause considering commercial hormone testing
International
University of Toronto, Canada
The BMJ
Science diplomacy needs to be more business-like, experts say
New Zealand; International
Koi Tū: the Centre for Informed Futures,US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine; International Science Council
Science
Early life antibiotics likely not increasing the risk of autoimmune diseases in kids
International
Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
PLOS Medicine
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Birds become night owls with light pollution
Australia; New Zealand; International
Southern Illinois University, Oklahoma State University (US)
Science
Ozempic and similar drugs linked to reduced risk of cancers among people with obesity
International
Indiana University School of Medicine, USA
JAMA Oncology
Space-based solar panels could help the net-zero transition
International
King’s College London, UK
Joule
Less than half of depressed teens in the US are getting treatment
International
The University of Tennessee, USA
PLOS Mental Health
Carnivorous bats share cuddles and rats
International
Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science, Germany
PLOS ONE
Acoustic songs may help us remember the sad times
International
Goldsmiths University of London, UK
PLOS One
The warming world's going to make most of us unhappier, but some more so than others
Australia; New Zealand; International
Chinese Academy of Sciences
One Earth
Teens from deprived backgrounds more likely to have eating disorders
International
University College London, UK
JAMA Network Open
An exploding star reveals what old stars look like before they go supernova
International
Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA), USA
Nature
Expert Reaction
Anti-climate beliefs stronger in Australia and New Zealand, global survey suggests
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International
The University of Queensland,Yale University (US), Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Republic of Korea), University of Colorado (US)
Nature Climate Change
Most of the world's known species evolved as part of 'explosions' of diversity
International
University of Arizona, USA
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Beat it! People can find rhythm in random sounds
International
University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy
Royal Society Open Science
Modern lifestyles may explain the 'inflammation age' as we get older
International
Arizona State University, USA
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Nothing fishy about omega-3 for short sightedness in kids
International
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
British Journal of Ophthalmology
Young people who vape are more likely to have health issues or pick up other drug habits
International
University of York, UK
Tobacco Control
Does our brain have a specific internal compass?
International
University of Pennsylvania, USA
JNeurosci
Kids breastfed as babies less likely to go through early puberty
International
Hanyang University College of Medicine, South Korea
JAMA Network Open
Could the world's finest chocolate be recreated in the lab?
International
University of Nottingham, UK
Nature Microbiology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Mum's exposure to insecticide could hinder how bub's brain develops
International
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, USA
JAMA Neurology
How off-the-shelf magnets could boost oxygen production in space
International
University of Bremen, Germany
Nature Chemistry
The seabirds that only poop while flying
International
University of Tokyo, Japan
Current Biology
The world has seen a decrease in suicides over the past 30 years
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International
Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, South Korea
Nature Mental Health
COVID-19 infection ages blood vessels, especially in women
Australia; International; NSW
Macquarie University,Paris Cardiovascular Research Centre
European Heart Journal
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Plastics treaty negotiations fail
Australia; International; NSW; SA
Australian Science Media Centre
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Session 5.2
Humanity's first toolmakers were travelling to get their hands on quality materials
Australia; International
Griffith University,The University of Queensland,Cleveland Museum of Natural History, USA
Science Advances
Richer countries pay less for their medicines
Australia; Pacific; International
Brown University, USA
JAMA Health Forum
Anti-abortion stigma could be holding breast cancer research back
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health
Shock therapy patients are likely being misinformed about the controversial procedure
Australia; International
University of East London, UK
Journal of Medical Ethics
Which doggy diseases tend to pop up together?
International
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, USA
PLOS Computational Biology
Archaea joins the battle! Finding a new way to fight bacteria
International
Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Sciences, UK
PLOS Biology
A brain-computer interface could decode the silent monologue in your head
International
Stanford University, USA
Cell
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: ADHD meds linked to reduced risk of suicide, drug abuse, transport accidents and criminal behaviour
International
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
The BMJ
‘Binge gaming’ linked to poorer mental health in kids
International
HKCT Institute of Higher Education, China; Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
PLOS One
Drones to help leave whales alone
International
Harvard University, USA
PLOS One
Parents were more likely to cheat on their partners during the pandemic than those without kids
International
Indiana University, USA
PLOS One
Quitting smoking may help with recovery from other addictions
International
National Institutes of Health, USA
JAMA Psychiatry
Could the future of our satellites be tiny and solar powered?
International
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
Nature
Moving to a more walkable city is likely to increase your step count
International
University of Washington, USA
Nature
Weekend habits linked to new sleep disorder trend: ‘Social Apnea’
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; SA
Flinders University
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
How well does 'spon-con' blend in with real social media posts?
International
Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Frontiers in Psychology
Humans have been reshaping the animal world for thousands of years
Australia; International; NSW; QLD; TAS
University of Tasmania,The University of Queensland,Macquarie University
Biology Letters
Bats may be visually attracted to wind turbine blades
International
University of Colorado, USA, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station, USA
Biology Letters
Expert Reaction
Immune function decline could cause endometriosis, modelling suggests
Australia; New Zealand; International; NSW; VIC
University of Auckland,The University of Sydney,The University of Melbourne,Monash University,King's College London, Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre
Journal of the Royal Society Interface
If you can't sleep, it might be because of your gut bugs
International
The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
General Psychiatry
AI assistance for colonoscopies linked to health professionals' skill loss
International
Academy of Silesia, Poland
The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology
When we reach for a food delivery app, we're probably not thinking about making healthy choices
International
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health
Long COVID might harm your work and your wallet
International
Rush University Medical Center, USA
JAMA Network Open
AI could help detect early voice box cancer with just the sound of your voice
International
Oregon Health and Science University, USA
Frontiers in Digital Health
Losing weight before IVF could up your chances of pregnancy the old fashioned way
International
University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
Annals of Internal Medicine
Large studies confirm a link bewteen GLP-1 weight loss drugs and eye conditions
International
Case Western Reserve University, USA, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, USA
JAMA Network Open
As the climate warms, extreme heat is killing tropical birds
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland,Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, Spain
Nature Ecology & Evolution
Cancer vaccine shows early promise for pancreatic and bowel cancer
International
University of California, USA
Nature Medicine
Guilt rather than shame drives us to do the right thing for others
Australia; International
University of Toulouse Capitole, France
Nature Human Behaviour
Five things you should know about cannabis and psychosis
International
University of Ottawa, Canada
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Couples who meet online less happy in love
Australia; International; ACT
The Australian National University
Telematics and Informatics
Blowing into a conch might help those with sleep apnoea
International
Eternal Heart Care Centre and Research Institute, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaEternal Heart Care Centre and Research Institute, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
ERJ Open Research
AI may be good at parroting medical answers, but it's not so great at reasoning them out
International
Stanford University, USA
JAMA Network Open
Autism symptoms may be milder in young girls, leading to underdiagnosis
International
University of Minnesota, USA
JAMA Network Open
Maybe money CAN buy you happiness, but for good health, education is key
International
Loma Linda University, USA
Nature Human Behaviour
When retired robots become part of the family
International
University of Guelph, Canada
Frontiers in Robotics and AI
A Mediterranean-style diet may help stave off dementia, Alzheimer's
International
Rush University Medical Center, USA
JAMA Network Open
Do we have enough critical minerals to transition to a low-carbon world?
International
Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Nature Climate Change
One of Patagonia's most stable glaciers is now retreating faster than previously thought
International
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
Communications Earth & Environment
Let's eat nana: Ancient Spanish cave remains reveal evidence of cannibalism
International
Catalan Institute of Human Paleoecology and Social Evolution (IPHES), Spain
Scientific Reports
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Imagining a space mission to a black hole
International
Fudan University, China
iScience
Shining a light on a new principle in photochemistry
Australia; International; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
JACS
Microearthquakes in New Zealand's Southern Alps more common during spring and summer
Australia; New Zealand; International; ACT
The Australian National University,Victoria University of Wellington
Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems
Why forgiving yourself is harder than it sounds
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Self and Identity
Hot chips may increase your diabetes risk, but boiled, mashed or baked spuds do not
International
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA
The BMJ
New underwater evidence may support controversial idea that a comet exploded and changed the Earth 12,800 years ago
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University,University of South Carolina, USA
PLOS One
Does lithium deficiency play a role in Alzheimer's disease?
International
Harvard Medical School, USA
Nature
Trans and nonbinary people experience worse mental health than the rest of the population
International
University of Glasgow, UK
JAMA Psychiatry
440 deaths in LA were likely an indirect result of the January wildfires
Pacific; International
Paper 1: University of Helsinki, Finland. Paper 2: New York University, USA. Paper 3: University of Hawaii, USA
JAMA, JAMA Network Open
Changes to El Niño occurrence causing widespread tropical insect and spider declines
Australia; International; QLD
Griffith University,Hong Kong University
Nature
Archaeologists find oldest evidence of humans on ‘Hobbit’s’ island neighbour – who they were remains a mystery
Australia; International; NSW; QLD
Griffith University,University of Wollongong,Southern Cross University,The University of New England
Nature
Air purifiers could help heart health among those exposed to traffic pollution
International
University of Connecticut, USA
Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
New cooling system patent promises significant boost in solar panel efficiency
International
University of Sharjah
Google Patents
Planting shady trees near cocoa crops could help make your chocolate carbon neutral
International; QLD
The University of Queensland,ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Nature Sustainability
Experts urge shift in heatwave strategy to save lives
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney
Nature
‘Solastalgia’ might help explain the negative effects of climate change on mental health
Australia; International
University of St Gallen, Switzerland
BMJ Mental Health
Expert Reaction
Childhood verbal abuse shows similar impact on adult mental health as physical abuse
International
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
BMJ Open
Revealed: new vaccine target to block malaria transmission
Australia; International; VIC
WEHI,Monash University,The University of Melbourne
Science
Obesity runs in the family, but it might be more likely thanks to mum
International
University College London, UK
PLOS Genetics
Young chimps learn to communicate from their mums
International
University of Zurich, Switzerland
PLOS Biology
A robotic folding sheet could crawl its way into exploration and healthcare
International
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Nature Communications
Great Barrier Reef more volatile with sharp declines in coral cover
Australia; International; QLD
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
How Aussie skinks outsmart lethal snake venom
Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SA
The University of Queensland,The University of Sydney,South Australian Museum,The University of Adelaide,Flinders University,James Cook University
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Adults with disability are experiencing extreme loneliness at greater rates than the rest of the population
International
Brown University, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
Ecolabels on restaurant menus could help reduce carbon emissions
International
Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
JAMA Network Open
Reported Tamiflu side effect on mental health in kids may just be down to the flu virus
International
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA
JAMA Neurology
Lowering the bowel cancer screening age to 45 shows benefits in the US
International
American Cancer Society, University of California, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
JAMA
Researchers identify culprit behind sea star wasting disease
International
The University of British Columbia, Canada
Nature Ecology & Evolution
Not all big dinosaurs had strong chomps
International
University of Bristol, UK
Current Biology
Healthy but ultra-processed diets may undermine weight loss efforts
International
University College London (UCL), UK
Nature Medicine
What determines who becomes and stays friends? It might be all in your head
International
University of California, USA
Nature Human Behaviour
Which scientists are using AI-generated language in their research papers?
International
Stanford University, USA
Nature Human Behaviour
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Heart disease hospitalisations jump after a tropical cyclone
Australia; New Zealand; International; VIC
Monash University,University of Otago
Science Advances
Kids are spending about an hour per school day on their phones
International
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
JAMA Network Open
Hearing loss linked to lower prospects of employment and educational attainment
International
University of Florida, USA
Frontiers in Otology
Trigger warnings fall flat, but safe spaces build trust in the classroom
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Journal of Experimental Psychology Applied
‘Life-changing’ genetic link offers hope for millions who stutter
Australia; International; WA
Curtin University
Nature Genetics
Climate interventions to save our oceans need stronger governance
Australia; International; VIC; QLD; TAS
The University of Melbourne,James Cook University,University of Tasmania,The University of Queensland,Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS),The University of Exeter, UK
Science
Love a potato? Thank a tomato
International
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Cell
Twinkle, twinkle leopard seal: songs below the ice flow like nursery rhymes
Australia; International; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Scientific Reports
Megaflash stretching 829km sets new world record for the longest lightning strike
International
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Ancient Thai teeth show we've been getting a buzz from betel nuts for at least 4,000 years
Australia; International; VIC
Chiang Mai University, Thailand, California Academy of Sciences, USA, Unearthed Heritage Australia
Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology
National drug trial shows early promise for treatment of rare blood cancer
Australia; International; VIC; SA
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI),University of South Australia,The University of Melbourne
Blood
Actual distance travelled by migrating whales drastically underestimated
Australia; International; QLD
Griffith University
Ecology
From cancer therapeutics to critical minerals recovery - Building tech to secure the world’s critical metals
Australia; International; NSW; SA
ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals,Australian Research Council (ARC)
Advanced Functional Materials Journal
Instagram images could influence public opinion on certain major events
International
Istanbul Medipol University, Türkiye; University of Calgary, Canada; University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
PLOS One
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: An mRNA vaccine for HIV could be effective and affordable
International
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, USA
Science Translational Medicine
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: We may be breathing in tens of thousands of teeny tiny microplastics every day
International
University of Toulouse, France
PLOS One
New method to detect gastric cancer without an invasive endoscopy
International
Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, US
JAMA Surgery
Gender-affirming treatments may be altering the hearts of trans people to match their target gender
International
Sorbonne Université, France
JAMA Network Open
Are magic mushrooms really that great for treating depression?
International
University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
JAMA Network Open
Pain reprocessing therapy could help those with mild chronic back pain
International
University of Colorado, USA
JAMA Psychiatry
Life 'flourishing' many kilometres deep in the Pacific ocean
New Zealand; Pacific; International
Victoria University of Wellington,National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA),Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, China
Nature
What lurks in the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean where there is no sunlight?
International
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Nature
COVID-19 and the flu could increase the risk of dormant cancer spreading
International
University of Colorado, USA
Nature
All sustainable roads may lead to Roman concrete
International
Universidad del Norte, Columbia
iScience
Neighbourhood watch: why closely related tropical animals live together
Australia; International; NSW
Macquarie University,The University of New South Wales,University of Nebraska, USA
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Magnitude 8.8 quake east of Russia
New Zealand; Pacific; International
Treating hypertension with single pill combinations saves lives and money
Australia; International; NSW
George Institute for Global Health,The University of New South Wales
Journal of Hypertension
Higher ultra-processed food intake could be linked to lung cancer risk
International
Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, China
Thorax
Exercise rehabilitation could lessen severity and frequency of heart issues
Australia; International
University of Liverpool, UK
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Hate speech and psychiatric disorder communities share similar speech patterns on Reddit
International
Texas A&M University, USA
PLOS Digital Health
Adolescents with mental health disorders at higher risk of developing gaming disorders
International
University of California, USA
JAMA Network Open
How digital twins can accelerate the global transition from fossil fuels to clean energy
International
University of Sharjah, UAE
Energy Nexus
How much time did our ancestors spend climbing trees?
International
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Chemical ‘leakage’ adds urgency to calls for a robust world plastics treaty
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
UN INC policy brief
Citizen science drives countless new discoveries
Australia; International; NSW; VIC
The University of New South Wales,Monash University
BioScience
Liver cancers are set to double in the next 25 years, but we can change that
International
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China, Baylor College of Medicine, USA, Public Assistance-Hospitals of Paris, France, Fudan University, China, Kindai University, Japan
The Lancet
Stronger, cheaper titanium a ‘leap forward’ for industry
Australia; International; VIC
RMIT University
Nature Communications
How can we support brain health as we age?
International
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, USA
JAMA
Controlling gut bugs? There's an app for that
International
Tianjin University, China, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, China
Nature Microbiology
‘Feast and fast’ migration sees whales lose 36% body fat
Australia; International; QLD
Griffith University
Marine Mammal Science
Australian-developed AI to revolutionise early disease detection
Australia; International; WA
Edith Cowan University
International Conference on Digital Image Computing, Techniques and Applications
COVID-19 vaccinations likely averted 2.5 million deaths between 2020 and 2024
International
Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
JAMA Health Forum
Scuba diving industry benefits locals and marine life
Australia; International; QLD
James Cook University,University of British Columbia, Canada
Cell Reports Sustainability
Shifting foundations of the Antarctic food web
Australia; International; TAS
Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP),Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS),University of Tasmania,Danish Meteorological Institute, Denmark
Nature Climate Change
Intense grief linked to a higher risk of death for a decade
International
Research Unit for General Practice, Denmark
Frontiers in Public Health
Pre-existing immunity to H1N1 flu might help protect against deadly H5N1 bird flu, at least in ferrets
International
Pennsylvania State University, USA
Science Translational Medicine
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Unprecedented ocean heatwaves may signal climate tipping point
Australia; International; NSW; TAS
Eastern Institute of Technology, China
Science
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: International Court of Justice says states must act on climate change
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; SA; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
And I would walk 7,000 steps: Daily 7k step count could protect you from a range of health issues
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; SA
The University of Sydney,Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute,The University of Adelaide,The University of New South Wales
The Lancet Public Health
Ivermectin may help control malaria
International
Universidad de Navarra, Spain, Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Spain
New England Journal of Medicine
Teens who smoke or vape may have higher rates of depression and anxiety
International
West Virginia University, USA
PLOS Mental Health
Dinosaur tracks show first evidence of multispecies herding
Australia; International; NSW
University of Reading, UK, The University of New England, Macquarie University
PLOS One
Moisturising your baby daily could lower their chances of developing eczema
International
Oregon Health & Science University, USA
JAMA Dermatology
Could you swap your mouse and keyboard for a smart bracelet?
International
Reality Labs at Meta, USA
Nature
AI could help us decipher fragmented ancient texts
International
Google DeepMind, UK
Nature
A 247-million year old Triassic reptile with a crest of not-quite feathers and not-quite skin
International
Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Stuttgart, Germany
Nature
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
Briefing
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 Heart and Diabetes 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
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