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How can we make Australia's retirement system fair for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Australia; NSW; QLD
The University of Queensland,The University of New England,Griffith University
Australian Journal of Social Issues
The future of bone repairs might be a 'glue gun'
International
Korea University College of Medicine, Korea
Device
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
Are plant-based dog foods alright for our puppers?
International
University of Nottingham, UK
PLOS One
90% of women with severe morning sickness or other nausea consider never getting pregnant again
Australia; NSW; SA
Flinders University,The University of New South Wales,The University of Adelaide,South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
PLOS One
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Scrolling on the toilet linked to haemorrhoids
New Zealand; International
PLOS One
Providing a roadmap to plug national science capability gaps
Australia; ACT
Australian Academy of Science
N/A
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
Turning shopping bags into streets: Tackling plastic waste
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Applied Sciences
Smoking around your kids can impact the lung health of your kids' kids for life
Australia; VIC; QLD; SA; TAS
The University of Melbourne,La Trobe University,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),Flinders University,University of Tasmania,The University of Queensland,Monash University
Thorax
Rare window to tackle deadly chronic disease epidemic is closing
Australia; NSW
George Institute for Global Health,McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer
How influencers are promoting alcohol on TikTok and Instagram
Australia; VIC
Deakin University
Drug & Alcohol Review
For young adults, less sleep means more risk while working and driving
Australia; SA; WA
Murdoch University,Flinders University
Sleep Medicine Journal
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
Highlighting the Turkish hammam’s role in Muslim ritual and community life
International
University of Sharjah
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Age verification trial results to enable kids' social media ban
Australia; VIC
Australian Science Media Centre
Expert Reaction
EXPERT Q&A: AI experts call for more regulation in NZ
New Zealand
For better cardiac care for women, we need to improve research participation
Australia; International
Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, USA
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
No high quality evidence that complementary medicine helps the symptoms of autism
International
Paris Nanterre University, France
Nature Human Behaviour
Way to go! How Instagram influencers are guiding our travel plans
Australia; SA
Flinders University,University of South Australia
Information Technology & Tourism
More help for women with severe mental illness could have intergenerational impact
New Zealand
University of Auckland,Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand,Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland
NZMJ
Political polar opposites process information in similar ways
International
Brown University, USA
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Attitudes and Social Cognition
Citizen scientists and holidaymakers key to restoring confidence in SA’s algal bloom-hit coastline
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
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
How rumours in the French Revolution's Great Fear spread like a disease
International
University of Milan, Italy
Nature
Local news services need to adapt or face extinction
Australia; VIC; ACT
RMIT University,University of Canberra
The best ways to prevent falls in aged care homes
Australia; NSW; VIC; SA
Flinders University,The University of Sydney,Monash University
Cochrane Library
Alarming gaps in maternal health across Australia, USA, and UK revealed
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Abused women at higher risk of serious conditions
New Zealand
University of Auckland
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
Extra belly fat, and being unfit before your teens linked to mental health issues
International
Northeastern University, Boston, USA
JAMA Network Open
Zero main character energy for children with disabilities in Australian picture books
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Practical Literacy: The Early and Primary Years
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance
Australia; SA
University of South Australia,The University of Adelaide
npj antimicrobials and resistance
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
A mother and child's depression risk is linked, but in which direction?
International
University of Calgary, Canada
JAMA Pediatrics
Repeated heatwaves may accelerate ageing
International
The University of Hong Kong, China
Nature Climate Change
Many NZ pet owners consider roaming cats a problem
New Zealand
Eastern Institute of Technology,Massey University
New Zealand Veterinary Journal
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)
Warning for women undergoing menopause considering commercial hormone testing
International
University of Toronto, Canada
The BMJ
Early life antibiotics likely not increasing the risk of autoimmune diseases in kids
International
Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
PLOS Medicine
Ozempic and similar drugs linked to reduced risk of cancers among people with obesity
International
Indiana University School of Medicine, USA
JAMA Oncology
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
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
Beat it! People can find rhythm in random sounds
International
University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy
Royal Society Open Science
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
Aussie under 65s with disabilities still fighting to get out of aged care
Australia; VIC
La Trobe University,Summer Foundation, Melbourne
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Beyond the social media ban: Keeping kids safe online starts at home
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Australian voyage to investigate Tonga’s eruption of the century
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; TAS
University of Tasmania
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
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
Uncovering a potential mechanism driving treatment resistance in common breast cancer
Australia; NSW
Garvan Institute of Medical Research,The University of New South Wales,Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre,The University of Melbourne,The University of Adelaide
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
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
Widespread exposure to plastic chemicals found in pregnant women but no link to preterm birth
Australia; SA
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI),The University of Adelaide
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Anti-abortion stigma could be holding breast cancer research back
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health
Which doggy diseases tend to pop up together?
International
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, USA
PLOS Computational Biology
There could be a correlation between diet and mental health
Australia; QLD; SA
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Flinders University
Frontiers in Nutrition; International Journal of Environmentla Research and Public Health
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: UN Plastics Treaty reported to be near collapse
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA
Australian Science Media Centre
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
Parents were more likely to cheat on their partners during the pandemic than those without kids
International
Indiana University, USA
PLOS One
A fan won't keep you cool in a heatwave unless you stay hydrated
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
JAMA Network Open
Quitting smoking may help with recovery from other addictions
International
National Institutes of Health, USA
JAMA Psychiatry
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
WA mining industry making strides in gender inclusion
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
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
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
Mental health care needs urgent reform to include lifestyle interventions
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD
The University of New South Wales,Deakin University,University of Wollongong,Griffith University,The University of Sydney,The University of Queensland,ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course
The Lancet Psychiatry
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
The 2021 Census 'straight-washed' data and marginalised Aussies with diverse genders or sexualities
Australia; VIC
Swinburne University of Technology
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Culturally-sensitive collaboration could help NT agencies support vulnerable young people
Australia; NSW; NT
Menzies School of Health Research,Charles Darwin University,The University of New South Wales
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Long COVID might harm your work and your wallet
International
Rush University Medical Center, USA
JAMA Network Open
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
More types of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Sydney tap water than previously thought
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Chemosphere
Guilt rather than shame drives us to do the right thing for others
Australia; International
University of Toulouse Capitole, France
Nature Human Behaviour
Stigma silences those with hearing loss
Australia; QLD; SA
Flinders University,The University of Queensland
International Journal of Audiology
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
Briefing
BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Crunch time for Health Star Ratings as voluntary phase nears end
Australia; NSW
Australian Science Media Centre,George Institute for Global Health,The University of New South Wales,Dietitians Australia,University of Wollongong
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
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
Most donor-conceived Kiwis are told where they come from
New Zealand
University of Auckland,AUT University,University of Otago,University of Canterbury,Fertility Associates, NZ; Te Whatu Ora; American University, USA
Fertility and Sterility
A Mediterranean-style diet may help stave off dementia, Alzheimer's
International
Rush University Medical Center, USA
JAMA Network Open
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
How to make the best choices: start exploring like a child
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Beyond the band-aid: a career opportunity as a school nurse
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Journal of School Nursing
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
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
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
Planting shady trees near cocoa crops could help make your chocolate carbon neutral
International; QLD
The University of Queensland,ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Nature Sustainability
No evidence between diabetes in pregnancy and educational outcomes
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Deakin University
Diabetes Care
Experts urge shift in heatwave strategy to save lives
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney
Nature
Expert Reaction
Songbirds need their sleep to sing
New Zealand
University of Auckland,University of Waikato
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
‘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
Adults with disability are experiencing extreme loneliness at greater rates than the rest of the population
International
Brown University, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
A low-calorie diet likely won't directly help hip osteoarthritis pain but could still have health benefits
Australia; NSW; VIC
The University of Sydney,The University of Melbourne,Monash University,The University of Newcastle
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
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
Engineered stone workers have high rates of asthma, even if they don't have silicosis
Australia; VIC
Monash University
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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
Traces of deadly synthetic opioids found at needle and syringe disposal sites in SA
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Drug and Alcohol Review
Quad bike deaths have reduced since Aussie safety standards changed in 2019
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Megaflash stretching 829km sets new world record for the longest lightning strike
International
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
More expectant mums in Australia are accessing antenatal care
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Briefing
testtestestsawd
New Zealand
Agilent Technologies Australia,Ambulance Victoria
no
Muscle over mass could be the key to recruit success
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA
Edith Cowan University,University of Technology Sydney (UTS),Flinders University,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Southern Cross University,Deakin University
Functional Morphology and Kinseology
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
Students consistently exposed to hotter temperatures are falling behind in school
Australia; NSW; VIC
RMIT University,The University of New South Wales
PLOS Climate
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
When is it too hot to use a fan?
Australia; NSW; VIC; SA
The University of Sydney,Monash University,The University of Adelaide,Montreal Heart Institute, Canada
JAMA Network Open
How much time did our ancestors spend climbing trees?
International
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Class divided: How Aussie highschoolers are separated on ability
Australia; NSW; QLD; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Newcastle,The University of Western Australia,Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Educational Studies
Urban food production ticks all boxes for more sustainable living – here’s why
Australia; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
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
How can we support brain health as we age?
International
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, USA
JAMA
Spotlight on technology to protect older Australians from respiratory infections
Australia; SA
Flinders University,South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
JAMA Internal Medicine
Vaping may have slowed Australia's progress in reducing teen smoking
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Medical Journal of Australia
Total IVF births soar to more than 13 million
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Fertility and Sterility
Exploring symptom prevalence across the menopause transition
Australia; VIC
Monash University
The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology
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
Intense grief linked to a higher risk of death for a decade
International
Research Unit for General Practice, Denmark
Frontiers in Public Health
Strict regulations for street stalls a drain on vibrancy
Australia; VIC; QLD
The University of Queensland,The University of Melbourne
Urban Planning
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
How are Pacific Islander communities adapting to climate change?
Australia; Pacific; VIC; QLD
The University of Melbourne,CSIRO,The University of Queensland
PLOS Climate
Teens who smoke or vape may have higher rates of depression and anxiety
International
West Virginia University, USA
PLOS Mental Health
Could you swap your mouse and keyboard for a smart bracelet?
International
Reality Labs at Meta, USA
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
If you feel like the COVID-19 pandemic aged you, you might be right
International
National Institute for Health Research, UK
Nature Communications
Psychedelics and cannabis offer treatment hope for people with eating disorders
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
JAMA Open Network
Do some cultures sound angrier than others?
International
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Frontiers in Communication
In foster and kinship care, who cares about the adult carers?
Australia; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide,University of South Australia
The British Journal of Social Work
Ensuring a good death for those in aged care
Australia; SA
Flinders University
BMC Nursing
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
Are steroids sold in Australia what they claim to be?
Australia; VIC; QLD
The University of Queensland,Monash University,Griffith University
Drug and Alcohol Review
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
Drownings in Australia have fallen by a quarter over 20 years
Australia; NSW; QLD
James Cook University,The University of New South Wales,Royal Life Saving Society
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
How traditional bush foods are transforming health and school attendance
Australia; WA
Murdoch University
Children who get their first smartphone before age 13 face higher mental health risks
International
Sapien Labs, USA
Journal of Human Development and Capabilities
Knowing better, doing worse: The science behind self-sabotaging behaviour
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales,Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA)
Nature Communications Psychology
‘AI is not intelligent at all’: Why our dignity is at risk
Australia; NT
Charles Darwin University,The University of Melbourne
Australian Journal of Human Rights
Neanderthals at two nearby caves butchered the same prey in different ways
International
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology
Australia’s future science and technology leaders land in Melbourne to kickstart their future
Australia; VIC
National Youth Science Forum
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
Reducing food insecurity could significantly reduce anxiety and depression
International
Newcastle University, UK
PLOS Mental Health
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
Telehealth works but rules need changing
Australia; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide
Health & Social Care in the Community
Some players are spending more on loot boxes than they can afford
Australia; TAS
University of Tasmania
Royal Society Open Science
Decoding eye contact
Australia; NSW; SA
Flinders University,Macquarie University
Royal Society Open Science
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
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)
Rethinking wildlife tourism: Ruling out ‘orangutan kickboxing’ a good start to limit harmful animal objectification
Australia; QLD
Griffith University
Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics
Children don't fill the void after the death of a spouse
International
University of Siegen, Germany
Aging & Mental Health
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
Almost 4 in 10 Australians living with multiple chronic health conditions
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
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
Tracking muscle damage in racehorses: New test to optimise recovery and performance
Australia; WA
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd,The University of Western Australia
Veterinary Medicine and Science
Learning music helps young people flourish
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Research Studies in Music Education
Food taxes and subsidies could transform Australians' diets
Australia; NSW
George Institute for Global Health,The University of New South Wales
Nature Food
Long term obesity from childhood could make you age faster
International
Universidad de Chile
JAMA Network Open
Are sports playing the role of religion in modern life?
Australia; ACT
University of Canberra
Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40%
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
British Journal of Sports 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
Psychedelic therapy for depression needs to be equitable - editorial
New Zealand
University of Canterbury,Elimbias Health
New Zealand Medical Journal
Most high-risk mental health calls to 1737 come from women and teens
New Zealand
AUT University,Whakarongorau Aotearoa , New Zealand Telehealth Services,
New Zealand Medical Journal
Hot weather causes children to sweat at the same rate as adults, study shows
Australia; NSW; SA; ACT
The University of Sydney,University of Canberra,University of South Australia
British Journal of Sports Medicine
More support needed for police mental health
Australia; New Zealand; NSW
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
The Journal of Forensic Practice
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
Lonely people may be more likely to have poor physical and mental health
International
Howard University, USA
PLOS One
NZ's oldest burial site risks being swallowed by the sea
New Zealand
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA),Massey University,Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau Trust
MAI Journal
Dancing to the same tune: Live performances sync brainwaves
International
University College London, UK
iScience
Long COVID and chronic fatigue may share features in common
International
Stanford University, USA
PNAS
Coldplay's music has become blander, but Radiohead have kept it interesting
International
Durham University, UK
Royal Society Open Science
Tree pollen reveals 150,000 years of monsoon history—and a warning for Australia’s northern rainfall
Australia; NSW; QLD; SA
Flinders University,James Cook University,ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH),University of Wollongong,University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Quaternary Science Reviews
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
Matching your workout to your personality might make gym sessions more fun and better for you
International
University College London, UK
Frontiers in Psychology
1 in 5 overweight adults might actually be obese under new framework
International
Ariel University, Israel
Annals of Internal Medicine
Mindfulness meditation apps could help you pay attention
International
University of Southern California, USA
eNeuro
From 'cheats' to 'victims': How did Australian media cover Robodebt?
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Native habitats hold the key to the much-loved smashed avocado’s future
Australia; NSW; WA
Curtin University,Macquarie University
Environmental and Sustainability Indicators
Teens report spending 21% of each driving trip looking at their phone
International
Harvard University, USA
Traffic Injury Prevention
Finding the root of tooth decay in kids
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Western Australia
Child; care, health and development
Mental health disorders, malaria, and heart disease most affected by COVID-19 disruption
International
Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China
The BMJ
Call for rethink of food nutrition labelling
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
Nature Food
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
Dads seen as 'exceptional circumstance' in key documents underlying Australia's paid parental leave scheme
Australia; QLD
Griffith University,The University of Queensland
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Underemployed young Aussies in poor quality jobs with less job security
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Auckland workers trapped in low-paid, unstable jobs
New Zealand
Univerza na Primorskem, Slovenia
KOTUITUI: NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ONLINE
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Qantas cyberattack puts 6 million customers' data at risk
Australia; VIC; SA; WA
Australian Science Media Centre
Even the softest of veggies can wear down your teeth
International
Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Journal of The Royal Society Interface
'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
Generation X disproportionately impacted by methamphetamine-related deaths
Australia; VIC; WA
Burnet Institute,Curtin University,Monash University
Addiction
Attributing extreme weather to climate change may lead to more support for climate policies
Australia; NSW; VIC; WA; TAS; ACT
Macquarie University,The University of Western Australia,The University of New South Wales,University of Tasmania,The Australian National University,La Trobe University,ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Nature Climate Change
Sweet dreams aren’t made of cheese
International
Université de Montréal, Canada
Frontiers in Psychology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Severe weather warnings as 'bomb cyclone' hits NSW
Australia; NSW; WA
Australian Science Media Centre
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
Life expectancy in Australia is still far from equal
Australia; VIC; ACT
The Australian National University,The University of Melbourne
The Lancet
Strategies for staying smoke-free after rehab
Australia; SA
Flinders University
The Lancet Public Health
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
Gender birth imbalances uncovered in Australia
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University,Curtin University
PLOS Global Public Health
More Aussies were hospitalised due to their drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic
Australia; NSW; VIC; WA; TAS; ACT
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC),National Drug Research Institute (NDRI),La Trobe University,Burnet Institute,Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW),University of Tasmania
Drug and Alcohol Review
Illegal shark product trade evident in Australia and New Zealand
Australia; New Zealand; SA
The University of Adelaide
Pacific Conservation Biology
Footy umpires blow the whistle on abuse
Australia; SA; ACT
University of South Australia,University of Canberra
The International Journal of Sport and Society
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
How courts, banks, and Centrelink can facilitate financial abuse
Australia; NSW; VIC
Swinburne University of Technology,Southern Cross University
Australian Journal of Social Issues
NZers are consulting with nurses more
New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington
Journal of Primary Health Care
The 'double jeopardy' behind pay gaps for Asian women academics
New Zealand
University of Auckland
New Zealand Medical Journal
'We witness the aftermath' - NZ trauma experts call to end ‘Run It Straight’
New Zealand
University of Otago,Christchurch Hospital
New Zealand Medical Journal
Supporting researchers facing online harassment – New resources for institutions
New Zealand
Science Media Centre (New Zealand)
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: NHMRC releases updated guidelines for PFAS in drinking water
Australia; NSW; VIC; SA; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
New insights into seasonal shifts in sleep
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Sleep
Public housing can help level the playing field for children
New Zealand
Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust
Motu Working Paper
Pacific’s oldest rice found in remote cave
Australia; Pacific; ACT
The Australian National University
Science Advances
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
Kava plays an important role in Pacific life, but what do we know about it?
Australia; Pacific; NSW
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC),The University of New South Wales
Drug and Alcohol Review
Climate change and air pollution will likely make eczema worse
International
University of Toronto, Canada
JAMA Dermatology
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
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
How do we reduce the influence of AI misinformation?
Australia; SA; WA
The University of Western Australia,The University of Adelaide
Royal Society Open Science
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
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
CSI Ivory: Is it illegal elephant ivory or legal mammoth ivory?
International
University of Hong Kong, SAR, China
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Military discharge is a time of challenge and opportunity
Australia; SA; TAS
Flinders University,University of Tasmania
Frontiers in Psychology
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
Exploring the experience of those who 'go flat' following a mastectomy
Australia; NSW; QLD; SA
Flinders University
Why regulations in plant gene editing are a must
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide
The Plant Journal
Poor mental health is ‘new normal’ for half of Australian women: Report
Australia; NSW
George Institute for Global Health,The Liptember Foundation
Underwater kin-making motivates reef recovery divers
Australia; QLD
The University of Adelaide
Journal of Anthropology
Pleasure and pain: what nude sunrise swims in winter tell us about social connection
Australia; VIC; QLD; ACT
The University of Queensland,The Australian National University,The University of Melbourne
The Journal of Positive Psychology
Road crash injuries are on the rise in Australia - how can we stop them?
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Case Studies on Transport Policy
Caution required when heading soccer balls
Australia; NSW; QLD
The University of Sydney,Griffith University,The University of New South Wales,Monash University
Sports Medicine - Open
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
AI to help emergency departments and bilingual patients speak the same language
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
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
Over half of LGBTIQ+ flatters experience housing discrimination
New Zealand
University of Otago
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
Expert Reaction
Samoan traditional healers' holistic approach, diet expertise, and spirituality attract patients
New Zealand; Pacific
Massey University
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
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
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Australia to lift plasma and blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men
Australia; NSW; QLD
Australian Science Media Centre
Cannabis use linked to double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Australia; International
University of Toulouse, France
Heart
Expert Reaction
Ahi kā keep the home fires burning for and through kapa haka
New Zealand
Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research,Te Pū Oranga Whenua
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
Almost 1 in 4 Aussie high schoolers report mental health problems, and it's worse for girls and gender diverse teens
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Yes, in my back yard: Most solar plant neighbours comfortable with more
International
University of Michigan, USA
Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy
Energy poverty’s mental health harms are about more than money
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide
Energy Research & Social Science
Climate a factor driving increased cases of rat lungworm disease in eastern Australia
Australia; NSW; QLD
The University of Sydney
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
Expert Reaction
Moral panic about ram raids convenient for capitalism, researchers say
New Zealand
University of Auckland
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
Dad's mental health linked to kid's wellbeing
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD
Deakin University,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),The University of Melbourne,National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC),The University of New South Wales,James Cook University
JAMA Pediatrics
Climate change linked to dangerous sleep apnea
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Nature Communications
Expert Reaction
Whānau caregivers of kids need support they can trust
New Zealand
University of Auckland
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
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
Over 1 in 20 Aussies referred for more testing after bowel cancer screening
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
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
A new approach to tackling gender pay gaps in New Zealand’s public sector
New Zealand
Te Pūnaha Matatini,University of Canterbury
New Zealand Science Review
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
What’s driving the rise of NLM wines?
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide
Journal of Marketing Management
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
Expert Reaction
Period tracker app users trade privacy for tech
New Zealand
University of Waikato
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
Expert Reaction
Stop smoking strategies could help NZ vapers quit too
New Zealand
University of Auckland,Massey University,University of Canterbury,Flinders University
Drug and Alcohol Review
Cannabis withdrawal could be triggering psychiatric problems in hospital
International
King’s College London, UK
JAMA Psychiatry
Removable mask could be used for fast restoration of oil paintings
International
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 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
New guidelines supporting older Australians to maintain independence
Australia; SA
Flinders University
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
Incorporating physical health considerations into mental health strategies could save millions
International
Medical University of Vienna, Austria
The Lancet Psychiatry
Kiwi farmers unaware of positive public opinion on their environmental performance
New Zealand
Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research,Lincoln University
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
BEES: A new mental health tool set to create a buzz
Australia; International; WA
Edith Cowan University
Behavioural Sciences
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Second IVF mix-up at Monash IVF
Australia; VIC; SA
Australian Science Media Centre
Cycling to work could help reduce dementia risk
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,Huazhong University of Science andTechnology, USA
JAMA Network Open
What Judy ate: unveiling a sauropod dinosaur’s last meal for the first time
Australia; QLD; WA
Curtin University
Current Biology
Test for coeliac disease promises to take away the pain of diagnosis
Australia; VIC
WEHI
Gastroenterology
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
Self-collection kits for cervical cancer could increase screening rates
International
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, US
JAMA Internal Medicine
Schools need better systems to support students experiencing family and domestic violence
Australia; VIC
Monash University
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Do Australia's 'wellbeing' indicators actually measure our wellbeing?
Australia; TAS; ACT
University of Tasmania,The Australian National University
Australian Journal of Social Issues
‘I don't babysit': Stay at home dads face society's expectations about who should be looking after the kids
Australia; VIC
Deakin University
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Violent youth assaults on police often triggered by past trauma
Australia; QLD
University of the Sunshine Coast
Australian Journal of Social Issues
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
Using VR gaming for balance rehab programs
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland
JMIR Serious Games
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls older than we thought? Enoch the AI thinks so
International
University of Groningen, The Netherlands
PLOS One
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
Finding the heart in the machine
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
2024 International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications
Could lighting be the new gambling regulator?
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; SA
Flinders University
Nature Scientific Reports
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
On the Sunshine Coast, e-scooters put two children in hospital every week
Australia; QLD; TAS
Launceston General Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
How common is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Australia?
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Drug and Alcohol Review
More recent generations may face a lower risk of dementia
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland
JAMA Network Open
Having a mix of tea, berries, apples, and grapes every day may lower your risk of chronic disease and early death
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Western Australia,Queen’s University Belfast
Nature Food
‘A love affair with the sea’: The NZ scientist who overcame hurdles to dedicate her life to studying the ocean
New Zealand
Frontiers in Ocean Sustainability
First national stocktake of Australia’s food system reveals hidden costs and big opportunities
Australia; QLD
CSIRO,The University of Queensland
Briefing
NEWS BRIEFING: The crushing burden of Tourette syndrome and related disorders revealed
Australia; NSW; WA
The Kids Research Institute Australia,The University of New South Wales
Young North Korean refugees are at a higher risk of psychiatric disorders
International
Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Korea
JAMA Network Open
What methods do young vapers use to quit?
International
Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, USA
JAMA Network Open
Re-inventing the cheese wheel: Optimising plant-based dairy
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
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
Australia faces rising threats from synthetic opioids
Australia; VIC; WA
Burnet Institute
Drug and Alcohol Review
Mother's warmth linked to teens feeling safe and secure which could shape their health
International
University of California, USA
JAMA Psychiatry
Around 87% of Aussies say they would take up newborn genetic screening
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
The American Journal of Human Genetics
Cannabis use linked to poorer blood vessel health
International
University of California, USA
JAMA Cardiology
Younger men are less likely to seek professional help for their health
Australia; NSW; VIC
The University of Sydney,Monash University,Deakin University
PLOS One
Bed bugs may have been the first big pest in human cities
International
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
Biology Letters
What does long COVID look like in young children?
International
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, USA
JAMA Pediatrics
Earliest evidence of tools made from whale bones
International
Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, France
Nature Communications
Hospitalisations have increased in Australia over the last decade
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Aussies support government action on sugary and sweetened drinks to tackle obesity
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide,Flinders University,South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
Chronic Disease and Prevention Control
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Three types of PFAS detected in over 85% of the Australian population
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA
Australian Science Media Centre
Global warming could increase cancer risk for women
International
American University in Cairo, Egypt
Frontiers in Public Health
10% of kids in the NT have allegedly committed an offence before age 14
Australia; VIC; NT; ACT
Menzies School of Health Research,Charles Darwin University,Australian Catholic University,The University of Melbourne
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Parents key to unlocking love of writing in kids
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University,Murdoch University
Journal of Writing Research
Are we asking too much of our new teachers?
Australia; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education
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
Why is mental health service use so low among culturally diverse young people in Australia?
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Challenges for young people leaving out-of-home care
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
Australian Journal of Social Issues
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
Does NZ still have a colonial bias for overseas doctors?
New Zealand
Massey University
NZMJ
Aged care staffing levels on the rise - but is it helping to improve quality of care?
Australia; SA
Flinders University,South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
JAMDA
Keep calm and carry on: Can Australian nurses really be ready for anything?
Australia; QLD
Charles Darwin University,Griffith University
Health Emergency and Disaster Nursing
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Flooding in NSW
Australia; NSW; QLD; SA
Australian Science Media Centre
How stress disrupts emotion control in people with mental health conditions
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Journal of Affective Disorder Reports
Expert Reaction
Social media use linked with depressive symptoms in pre-teens
International
University of California, USA
JAMA Network Open
Flipping the script on dementia language
Australia; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide
Dementia
How whale song unlocks the psychology of tourism
Australia; QLD
University of the Sunshine Coast
Journal of Environmental Psychology
Male bodybuilders, particularly the pros, are at high risk of sudden death from heart problems
International
University of Padova, Italy
European Heart Journal
Making vapes look boring could deter young people from trying them
International
University College London, UK
Tobacco Control
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
A blood or urine test could show how much ultra-processed food is in your diet
International
National Cancer Institute, USA
PLOS Medicine
Friend or foe: Why homebuilders have a lot to learn from termites
Australia; NT
Charles Darwin University
Most people trust climate scientists less than other scientists, but not everywhere...
Australia; New Zealand; NSW; VIC
The University of New South Wales,Macquarie University,La Trobe University,University of Otago
Environmental Research Letters
Taking a bite out of ‘food affects mood’ theory
Australia; QLD
Bond University
Annals of Internal Medicine
Could ChatGPT be more persuasive than people?
International
EPFL, Switzerland
Nature Human Behaviour
Weight-loss surgery in jeopardy
Australia; NSW; SA
Flinders University,The University of Notre Dame Australia
ANZ Journal of Surgery
Vaping is more common among LGBTQA+ Aussie teens
Australia; NSW; WA
The University of Sydney,The Kids Research Institute Australia
Drug and Alcohol Review
Link between ADHD and obesity could depend on where you live
International
New York University, USA
PLOS Complex Systems
Feelings of frailty can set in at 40
Australia; SA
Flinders University
BMC Public Health
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
Injury among women report: Unintentional falls remain leading cause of injury
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Developing a tree map to curb allergies in four major cities
Australia; NSW; VIC; SA; WA
Edith Cowan University
Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
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
Parents urged to act on early warning signs of eating disorders
Australia; NSW; VIC; SA
Flinders University,The University of Melbourne,Western Sydney University,University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
International Journal of Eating Disorders
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
Migraine drug can help with symptoms that occur before a migraine
International
King’s College London, UK
Nature Medicine
People who swap mundane jobs for meaningful careers still do it tough
Australia; New Zealand; VIC
RMIT University,University of Canterbury,The University of Melbourne
International Journal of Research in Marketing
Babies who sleep less are more likely to grow up with autistic traits
Australia; VIC
Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),Deakin University,The University of Melbourne
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Trust a vital tool in managing future pandemics
Australia; VIC
Burnet Institute
Medical Journal of Australia
Ozempic and similar drugs are safe and effective for people with mental illness looking to lose weight
International
University of Bern, Switzerland
Psychoneuroendocrinology
BMI during pregnancy linked to child's risk of overweight or obesity
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide,South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
European Congress on Obesity (ECO)
Chimpanzee drummers have rhythm and even region-based patterns
International
University of Vienna, Austria
Current Biology
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
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
Planting peas and potatoes could help feed Palmerston North in a catastrophe
New Zealand
Adapt Research, University of Otago
PLOS One
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
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
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
Aotearoa has 10 million fossil fuel machines
New Zealand
Rewiring Aotearoa
Conversion therapy could be raising youths' blood pressure
International
Northwestern University, USA
JAMA Network Open
Briefing
NEWS BRIEFING: How severe is this flu season shaping up to be?
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity,The University of Melbourne,The University of Sydney,National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS),The University of Queensland,Australian Science Media Centre
'Nationwide proliferation of vape retailers around schools' in Aotearoa
New Zealand
University of Auckland
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Farm grass discovery nets top award at 2025 NZ Prime Minister's Science Prizes
New Zealand
Light conversion tech to power wearable X-rays for children
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
Sorry parents, all that time on your phone may be bad for your kids' health and development
Australia; NSW
University of Wollongong
JAMA Pediatrics
Evidence that cannabis use during pregnancy is risky for bubs is growing
International
Oregon Health and Science University, USA
JAMA Pediatrics
Teens with mental health conditions report almost an hour more social media use daily
International
University of Cambridge, UK
Nature Human Behaviour
Nearly half a group of Australians report experiencing intimate partner violence
Australia; VIC; QLD; WA
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),The University of Melbourne,Curtin University,The University of Queensland,Australian Catholic University,QIMR Berghofer
Medical Journal of Australia
Are too many Aussies taking antidepressants?
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
Medical Journal of Australia
Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier ageing
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
This man injected himself with snake venom 856 times, helping create an antivenom for all snakes
Australia; International
Centivax, USA, Columbia University, USA
Cell
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
Are prescription cannabis users also using the drug recreationally?
Australia; VIC; SA
The University of Queensland,Australian Catholic University
Drug and Alcohol Review
Broken bones on the rise in Wellington thanks to e-scooters
New Zealand
Wellington Hospital
New Zealand Medical Journal
Does higher alcohol excise reduce our alcohol consumption?
Australia; New Zealand; VIC; QLD
The University of Queensland,The University of Melbourne,La Trobe University,Massey University,International Agency for Research on Cancer
New England Journal of Medicine
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
Australians flourish as they get older
Australia; International
Harvard University, USA, Baylor University, USA
Nature Mental Health
How does medicinal cannabis impact the mental processes we need for driving?
Australia; QLD
University of the Sunshine Coast,The University of Queensland
Drug and Alcohol Review
Alcohol-related liver diseases are sending more Aussies to hospital
Australia; NSW; VIC; WA
Curtin University,National Drug Research Institute (NDRI),La Trobe University,Burnet Institute,National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC),The University of New South Wales,The University of Melbourne,Monash University
Drug and Alcohol Review
Wake-up call: Urgent action needed to tackle Australia’s sleep health issues
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA
Flinders University,Monash University,Macquarie University,The University of Western Australia
SLEEP
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
Keeping your democracy sausage safe – food safety tips for Election Day fundraisers
Australia
Food Safety Information Council
Unhealthy lifestyle can affect our physical and mental health by age 36
International
Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Annals of Medicine
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
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
Quit-smoking pill can help teens to quit vaping
International
Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
JAMA
People could turn to conspiracy theories to feel like they 'matter', according to book
International
University of Maryland, USA
Women left isolated and traumatised by military service
Australia; QLD; SA; TAS
Flinders University,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),University of Tasmania,Defence Force Welfare Association, Veterans SA, Cambrian Executive and others
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Family dynamics shape body image differently across cultures
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Body Image
Scientists protesting for the climate don't change much, study suggests
International
University of Amsterdam, University of California San Diego
Royal Society Open Science
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
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
Prison needle programs could save millions in hepatitis C treatment costs
Australia; VIC; WA
Burnet Institute,Curtin University
MJA
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
How climate change will jeopardise global blood supply: What to expect in Australia
Australia; QLD
University of the Sunshine Coast,Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
The Lancet Planetary Health
Household income plays a substantial role in Australian childhood obesity
Australia; QLD
University of Southern Queensland
PLOS One
Walking briskly linked to lower risk of heart rhythm disorders
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland,University of Glasgow, UK
Heart
No form of immigration detention is safe for children
Australia; NSW; VIC; WA
The University of Sydney,The University of Western Australia,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),The University of New South Wales
The British Journal of Psychiatry
Hate exercising? Vigorous housework or other daily living tasks could also help your heart
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Circulation
Fools of love: men fall faster than women
Australia; SA; ACT
The Australian National University,University of Canberra,University of South Australia
Biology of Sex Differences
Transgender teens faced more abuse during childhood than their peers
International
Columbia University, USA
JAMA Pediatrics
Queensland case prompts questions around supervision of self-administered voluntary assisted dying
Australia; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Medical Journal of Australia
Why dunking yourself in icy water is a hot trend
Australia; QLD
Bond University
International Journal of Wellbeing
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Trust in NZ media stabilises
New Zealand
AUT University
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: Brisbane woman gives birth to genetically unrelated baby after IVF mix-up
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD
Australian Science Media Centre
400 years of sailors' stories shed light on glowing ocean events
International
Colorado State University
Earth and Space Science
Extra cleaning of medical equipment could save hospitals money and improve patient safety
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Monash University,The University of Newcastle,Avondale University
JAMA Network Open
Less than 10% of global plastics are made from recycled materials
International
Tsinghua University, China
Communications Earth & Environment
Clear link between unhealthy marketing and Kiwi kids' food preferences
New Zealand
University of Waikato,Massey University,University of Auckland,University of Otago
Health Promotion International
Pacific youth perspectives on online gaming
New Zealand; Pacific
University of Auckland
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
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
Bicycle crashes due to suspected weaknesses in bicycles may be fairly common
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Injury Prevention
Man’s best friend may be nature’s worst enemy, study on pet dogs finds
Australia; International
Curtin University
Pacific Conservation Biology
Risk of rip current deaths highest among young men at unpatrolled beaches
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Injury Prevention
Stress for Success - harnessing stress can help boost productivity and motivation
Australia; QLD
Griffith University,University of the Sunshine Coast
International Journal of Stress Management
Global infant mortality will rise – in contrast to United Nations projections
Australia; SA
Flinders University
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
Lip sync: study reveals gender differences in preference for lip size
Australia; NSW; QLD
The University of Sydney,The University of Queensland
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
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
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: “I got death threats at the time” - Harassment of NZ’s female MPs is a challenge to our democracy
New Zealand
University of Otago,Te Whatu Ora
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
Yoga could help manage arthritis knee pain
Australia; VIC; TAS
University of Tasmania,The University of Melbourne
JAMA Network Open
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