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Working up a sweat - understanding how sweat forms, spreads, and evaporates on our skin
International
Arizona State University, USA
Journal of the Royal Society Interface
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
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
Evidence that cannabis use during pregnancy is risky for bubs is growing
International
Oregon Health and Science University, USA
JAMA Pediatrics
Sorry parents, all that time on your phone may be bad for your kids' health and development
Australia; NSW
University of Wollongong
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
Farmers brought fish up the mountains of Europe as early as the 7th century
Australia; International; WA
Edith Cowan University,CREAF, Spain
Nature Communications
Floods drive up hospitalisation risks for 7 months
Australia; New Zealand; NSW; VIC; QLD
Monash University,The University of Sydney,University of Otago,The University of Queensland
Nature Water
Bushfire smoke increases hospitalisation risks more than other types of air pollution
Australia; New Zealand; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; TAS
Monash University,The University of New South Wales,University of Tasmania,The University of Sydney,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),The University of Adelaide,University of Otago,The University of Queensland
Nature Sustainability
Some tasks could be learned best when you're not really paying attention
International
ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
JNeurosci
Recruiting now: study to uncover genetic cause of rare diseases
Australia; NSW
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
More than 5000 farms could be isolated after a big Taranaki eruption
New Zealand
University of Canterbury
New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics
High-res insights into NZ’s sinking coastal sites
New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington,GNS Science
New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics
Extended periods of loneliness triple a woman’s risk of dying early
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney,The University of New South Wales,Western Sydney University
BMJ Medicine
Gendered expectations extend to science communication
Australia; NSW; SA
The University of Adelaide,Western Sydney University
Science Communication
GPS technology is helping older adults to be more adventurous on the road
International
University of East Anglia, UK
PLOS Digital Health
More than 4 in 5 parents concerned about junk food marketing
Australia; NSW; VIC
Deakin University,University of Wollongong
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Unlocking memories of the past with the soundtrack of a lifetime
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Journal of Intercultural Studies
Weight loss targets are often missed, so where should we focus instead?
International
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada
European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025)
Medicinal cannabis linked to improvements in sleep, mental health and pain
Australia; NSW; WA
The University of Sydney,Curtin University,Murdoch University
PLOS One
Improving care for the hidden symptoms of motor neurone disease
Australia; SA
Flinders University
How much of the link between screen time and teen depression is explained by sleep?
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
PLOS Global Public Health
Tastes like space! Miso made on the International Space Station has a nuttier roasted flavour
International
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
iScience
Healthy eating linked to longevity in Australian women
Australia; NSW
George Institute for Global Health,The University of Newcastle
The Journal of Nutrition
Heatwaves that last overnight significantly increase risks of heart-related death
International
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China
JACC
AI-driven smart devices to transform healthcare
Australia; International; NSW
University of Technology Sydney (UTS),Sunway University, Malaysia
Results in Engineering
Australia’s visual and craft arts sector likened to the gig economy in new report
Australia; VIC
RMIT University,The University of Melbourne
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Almost 1 in 2 Aussie teens are living with a chronic disease or developmental condition
Australia; NSW; VIC
The University of Sydney,The University of Newcastle,Deakin University
ANZJPH
Why our reasons for pursuing goals either help or hinder wellbeing
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
Intermittent fasting could be slightly better for weight loss than calorie restriction
International
University of Colorado, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
No evidence quit smoking treatments increase risk of major birth defects
Australia; New Zealand; NSW; QLD
The University of New South Wales,National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC),University of Otago,Bond University
JAMA Internal Medicine
Bringing your phone to bed could be increasing your insomnia risk
International
Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway
Frontiers in Psychiatry
Those constantly distracted by their phone will just find other ways to procrastinate if it isn’t nearby
International
London School of Economics, UK
Frontiers in Computer Science
Exercise could reduce breast cancer recurrence
Australia; QLD; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Queensland
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Bedtime screentime affects adults' sleep too
International
American Cancer Society, USA
JAMA Network Open
Gender-affirming care may reduce the risk of HIV among trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people
International
University of Michigan, USA
The Lancet HIV
Smartphone bans alone fail to equip children for healthy use of technology
International
University of Birmingham, UK
The BMJ
Delivering accessible health care to children in need
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Primary Health Care Research & Development
“But officer, I wasn’t driving!”: The problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws
Australia; NSW; QLD; NT
Charles Darwin University,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),The University of Newcastle
Computer Law & Security Review
Some factors that determine our obesity risk are out of our control
International
University of Edinburgh, UK
PLOS One
HIV funding cuts could lead to 2.93 million avoidable deaths by 2030
Australia; Pacific; International; VIC
Burnet Institute
Lancet HIV
Teens find zero difference between zero-alcohol and alcohol drink adverts
Australia; SA
Flinders University,South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI),The University of Adelaide
International Journal of Drug Policy
To break down 'forever chemicals', just add a pinch of salt
International
University of Oxford, UK
Nature
Social skills may not be the most useful indicator when making an autism diagnosis
International
Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, Canada
Cell
Non-monogamous people may be just as happy in their relationships
Australia; VIC
La Trobe University,Australian Catholic University,RMIT University
The Journal of Sex Research
Mask mandates changed the factors that predict Aussie's willingness to wear a face mask
Australia; NSW; QLD
CSIRO,James Cook University,The University of Sydney
Royal Society Open Science
New mums advised to do two hours of exercise a week
International
University of Alberta, Canada
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment
Australia; QLD; SA
The University of Adelaide,University of the Sunshine Coast
Austral Entomology
How our brain changes after a marathon
International
University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and CIBERNED-Instituto Carlos III, Spain
Nature Metabolism
What's the best diet for healthy ageing?
International
Université de Montréal, Canada
Nature Medicine
Breast is best for kids' development
International
KI Research institute, Israel
JAMA Network Open
Your weight over the course of your life influences your risk of kidney cancer
International
Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
Cancer
Wide system changes needed for Australian schools to reach equity goals
Australia; WA
Murdoch University
Australian Journal of Social Issues
'Hard wiring' Indigenous values into a genomics platform
New Zealand
University of Auckland,University of Otago,ESR (Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd),Maurice Wilkins Centre,Ngāti Porou Oranga; Te Whatu Ora
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
A proposed legalisation of polygamy in Australia
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide
The University of Queensland Law Journal
NT's minimum alcohol unit price didn't affect retailers’ revenue
Australia; VIC; WA; NT
Curtin University,Burnet Institute,Deakin University,Monash University
Drug & Alcohol Review
Low levels of gendered harassment found in an Australian sport with high female leadership
Australia; VIC
La Trobe University,Swinburne University of Technology,RMIT University,Monash University
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Soundcheck for survival: Regional live music venues burnt out by industry struggles
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Popular Music and Society
Podcasts can be effective for improving listeners' wellbeing and mental health
Australia; NSW; VIC
The University of Melbourne,The University of New England
PLOS Mental Health
Why are night owls at a greater risk of depression?
International
University of Surrey, UK
PLOS One
Over half of top ADHD TikToks contain misinformation about symptoms
International
University of British Columbia, Canada
PLOS One
How does the country you live in affect your views on choosing not to have kids?
International
Institute for Sociology, Hungary
PLOS One
Microdosing LSD probably isn't going to help with your ADHD
International
University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
JAMA Psychiatry
If you were born very preterm or underweight, you may have fewer kids later in life
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University,University of Warwick, UK
JAMA Network Open
Call for targeted fibre diets to boost health
Australia; VIC
RMIT University
Food Research International
Daylight Savings Time likely the best compromise for early and late risers
International
Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
Royal Society Open Science
Big feet aren't the same as little feet
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland,Griffith University
Royal Society Open Science
Bottle feeding to get a toddler to sleep comes with health risks
Australia; NSW; QLD; WA
The University of Sydney,The University of New South Wales,Curtin University,The University of Queensland,Western Sydney University
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Lifestyle risks weigh heavier on women’s hearts
International
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Canada
ACC.25
Social media pressures could be leading to conflict in teen friendships
International
University of Padua, Italy
Frontiers in Digital Health
Women's menstrual cycles don't change the way our brains perform
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne
PLOS One
Hormones help trans people with depression
International
University of Michigan, USA
JAMA Network Open
If you're at risk of Parkinson's, traffic pollution may make your risk worse
International
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
JAMA Network Open
Extreme heat is killing Australians, with heart disease impacts set to more than double by 2050
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACT
The University of Adelaide,The University of Sydney,Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW),Monash University
European Heart Journal
Australian Academy of Science Statement on US Government intervention in Australia-US research collaboration
Australia; International
Australian Academy of Science
How can Ukraine mitigate the mental health impacts of war on its children?
International
Columbia University, USA
JAMA Network Open
SEQ koalas offer species survival hope with unique immunity
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
Cell
Religion helps Muslims feel like they belong in NZ
New Zealand
University of Otago
Kōtuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
Sugary drinks may increase women's risk of mouth cancer
International
University of Washington, USA
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Rounded up, just below or the exact amount? How pricing affects perception
Australia; International
Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany
Frontiers in Behavioral Economics
Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life
Australia
The University of Adelaide
APL: Photonics
Those who reminisce about the good old days are likely to keep more friendships
International
Kyoto University, Japan
Cognition and Emotion
Married men may be 3 times as likely to be obese as bachelors
International
National Institute of Cardiology, Poland
European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025)
Friendly dogs reduce students' stress levels
International
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
PLOS ONE
No countries on track to meet all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
International
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico
PLOS One
Million-year-old human face the oldest ever found in Europe
Australia; International; VIC
Monash University,Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain
Nature
A healthy diet and slim waist in middle age may help you avoid dementia
International
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Germany
JAMA Network Open
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: How does alcohol affect your cholesterol levels?
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; SA; WA
St Luke’s International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
JAMA Network Open
Young Australians demand action on mental health, cost of living and education reform
Australia; WA
Curtin University
Stop game shame: How long you play doesn't matter as long as you love gaming
International
Queen Mary University of London, UK
Royal Society Open Science
Water aerobics can be a helpful weight loss tool
International
Pukyong National University, South Korea
BMJ Open
Slushee sickness: Use of glycerol in frozen slush drinks might need revising
International
Birmingham Women’s andChildren’s NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
Archives of Disease in Childhood
The Aussie diet in 2030 will have less fruit and more junk food
Australia; QLD; SA
CSIRO,James Cook University
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Extremists align in targeting LGBTQ+ communities
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide
PS: Political Science and Politics
‘Double disadvantage’: women with foreign accents seen as less employable
Australia; ACT
The Australian National University
Australian Journal of Linguistics
Proximity and prejudice: Gay discrimination in the gig economy
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
PNAS
Our brainwaves look the same, whether we imagine navigation or navigate in real life
International
University of California Los Angeles, USA
Nature Human Behaviour
Weaknesses in Aussie tobacco laws leave children exposed
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
Drug and Alcohol Review
How do we address the link between a music career and suicide?
International
Goldsmiths University, UK, Emory University, USA
Frontiers in Public Health
Exposing the gaps in cyclone risk planning
Australia; NSW
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Geoscience Frontiers
We are not powerless - despite rising tide of threats to women’s health
Australia; NSW
George Institute for Global Health
Time to count plastics in climate action and counter Trump effect
Australia; VIC
RMIT University
Science
Ditching butter for plant-based alternatives could extend your life
International
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA
JAMA Internal Medicine
Intent matters when it comes to the benefits of women's weight loss
International
Indiana University Bloomington, USA
JAMA Network Open
What's inside a Tesla or BYD battery and which one is better?
International
RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Cell Reports Physical Science
New guidelines help fashion brands cut waste and emissions
Australia; VIC
RMIT University
More nuanced storytelling in politics and media is a form of social care
Australia
Murdoch University
Could you replace your therapist with an AI chatbot?
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children
Australia; QLD; WA
Curtin University,The University of Queensland
Psychiatry Research
Treating men could help women beat the burning and itching 'down there'
Australia; NSW; VIC
Monash University,The University of Melbourne,Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney,The University of Sydney,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
New England Journal of Medicine
We're more likely to trust an AI voice that sounds like us
International
Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien, Germany
PLOS One
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Repairing the gaps in women’s health research
Australia; International
The University of New South Wales,Deakin University
Science Advances
Kids who skip breakfast have poorer NAPLAN results
Australia; NSW; SA; WA
The Kids Research Institute Australia,The University of Adelaide,University of Wollongong,The University of Western Australia
Public Health Nutrition
Do sports gambling and alcohol problems go hand in hand?
International
University of New Mexico, USA
JAMA Psychiatry
Good sleep could be key to preventing type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes
International
National University of Singapore
JAMA Network Open
Exposing small amounts of allergens to kids in early childhood could be better than avoiding them
International
University of British Columbia, Canada
Clinical & Experimental Allergy
Australian researchers call for greater diversity in genomics
Australia; Pacific; International; NSW
Garvan Institute of Medical Research,The University of New South Wales
European Heart Journal
Australian Vietnamese grandparents redefine successful ageing
Australia; VIC; WA
Edith Cowan University,La Trobe University
The Gerontologist
If your swimmers do better you might live longer
Australia; NSW
The University of Newcastle,Copenhagen University Hospital—Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Human Reproduction
Lifting weights could help older people manage insomnia
International
Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Family Medicine and Community Health
Osteoarthritis after menopause has risen at least 130% globally over the past 30 years
International
Hangzhou Medical College, China
BMJ Global Health
Half of children in Australia forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050
Australia; VIC
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
The Lancet
How do drugs and alcohol in the home contribute to child-to-parent violence?
Australia; VIC
Deakin University
Drug and Alcohol Review
New pill for type 2 diabetes on the horizon
International
Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
JAMA Network Open
Education programs could reduce the rate of child sexual abuse
International
University of Rochester, USA
JAMA Pediatrics
People needing emergency care after hallucinogen use are at a higher risk of death
International
University of Ottawa, Canada
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Hot, heavy love: if you’re having that much sex, you might be a ‘libidinous’ lover
Australia; SA; ACT
The Australian National University,University of Canberra,University of South Australia
Personality and Individual Differences
The cost of domestic violence to women's employment and education
Australia; NSW
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Discovery of a common ‘weapon’ used by disease-causing fungi could help engineer more resilient food crops
Australia; ACT
The Australian National University,Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Science
A clear game-changer: water-repellent glass shows promise
Australia; QLD; SA; WA
Curtin University,The University of Queensland,Flinders University,The University of Western Australia,Charles Sturt University
Advanced Functional Materials
Is there a link between semaglutide and suicide?
International
Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
The BMJ
Teachers very worried about the influence of online misogynists on students
International
University of York, UK
PLOS ONE
Evidence of 150,000-year-old human community found in West African rainforest
Australia; International; VIC; QLD
Griffith University,La Trobe University,Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, Germany
Nature
Reels and TikToks are likely leading to overuse and overdiagnoses from popular medical tests
Australia; International; NSW; QLD
The University of Sydney,University of Wollongong,Bond University
JAMA Network Open
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Melioidosis outbreak in North Queensland
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; TAS
Australian Science Media Centre
Modern technology might be helping us sleep more
International
University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Older people are just as good at interpreting a baby's cry
International
University of Saint-Etienne, France
Biology Letters
Eating more fish linked to slower disease progression for multiple sclerosis patients
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
Using ethnicity tick-boxes with care
New Zealand
University of Auckland,University of Waikato
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Could smelly labels help us make better food choices?
International
Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV, Germany
JNeurosci
Unpacking the complex brain-heart relationship
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne
Journal of Neuroscience
Expert Reaction
Alcohol policies are better in Australia than in Aotearoa
Australia; New Zealand; International
Massey University,La Trobe University
Drug and Alcohol Review
Nose to tail mining: an alternative, sustainable source of sand at scale
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
One Earth
How good are people at spotting fake news?
International
PSL University, France
Nature Human Behaviour
Tighter regulation of AI required to protect journalism and vulnerable journalists
Australia; VIC; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),RMIT University
Journalism Practice
Lack of global diversity in criminology education
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide
Journal of Criminal Justice Education
Buying local fruit and veg in regional Victoria isn’t more expensive
Australia; VIC
Deakin University
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Expert Reaction
EXPERT Q+A: Pacific tuna on the move
Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International
Pacific Community (SPC)
Fitness apps fuelling disordered eating
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Body Image
Young adults who use muscle-building supplements more likely to have body image issues
International
University of Toronto, Canada
PLOS Mental Health
What’s on the horizon for Australia’s road safety?
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Injury
Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis
Australia; International; WA
Curtin University
Nature Cities
Authentic communication reduces risky teen drinking
Australia; New Zealand; SA
The University of Adelaide,Massey University
Journal of Public Policy & Marketing
‘Loot box’ virtual rewards associated with gambling and video game addiction
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
Computers and Human Behaviour
Scientists call for urgent investment in science infrastructure and education
Australia; ACT
Australian Academy of Science
How frequently are Aussies getting medical advice from ChatGPT?
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Medical Journal of Australia
After US states deregulated sports betting, internet searches for gambling addiction rocketed
International
Qualcomm Institute, USA
JAMA Internal Medicine
Australia's LGBT+ community more than doubled between 2012 and 2020
Australia; VIC; NT
Charles Darwin University,The University of Melbourne
Population Studies
Expert Reaction
Unpaid placements leave teachers and nurses lagging financially
New Zealand
University of Canterbury,Victoria University of Wellington
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Most patients don't trust that AI will be used safely in the healthcare system
International
University of Minnesota, USA
JAMA Network Open
Online ratings of US doctors and surgeons reveal gender-biased reviewers
International
University of Michigan, USA
JAMA Network Open
Less screen time and more exercise boosts kids' mental health
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Newcastle,University of Jyväskylä, Finland
JAMA Network Open
The consequences of US abortion bans - more babies and higher infant mortality
International
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA
JAMA and JAMA Health Forum
An injury at work may be worse for your mental health than an injury elsewhere
Australia; International
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW),University of Manitoba, Canada
JAMA Network Open
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