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Anaemic star carries the mark of its ancient ancestor
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
Australian-led astronomers find the most iron-poor star in the Galaxy, hinting at the nature of the first stars in the Universe. Funder: Australian Research Council (ARC) and six collaborating Australian universities - The Australian National Read more about Anaemic star carries the mark of its ancient ancestor - Scimex
Australia; NSW; VIC; WA; ACTARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D (ASTRO 3D)... -
Super-resolution microscopy sheds light on dementia
eLife
University of Queensland researchers have used super-resolution microscopy to observe key molecules at work inside living brain cells, further unravelling the puzzle of memory formation and the elusive causes of dementia. Funder: Australian and Read more about Super-resolution microscopy sheds light on dementia - Scimex
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland|Queensland Brain Institute -
Nature inspires visionary research
Insects are inspiring University of South Australia researchers to create new technology based on their extraordinary vision. The visual processing skills of the dragonfly are the envy not only of the animal kingdom, but the human one as well. They Read more about Nature inspires visionary research - Scimex
Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia -
Could a herbal remedy offer relief for modern day exhaustion?
A new insomnia clinical trial is underway at Western Sydney University. A herbal remedy may offer relief to the millions of modern-day Australians who are not getting the sleep they need. During Sleep Awareness Week (5-11 August), researchers from Read more about Could a herbal remedy offer relief for modern day exhaustion? - Scimex
Australia; NSWWestern Sydney University -
Low level exposure to air pollution is harmful, mouse model shows
AJP-Lung
Scientists investigating the effect of air pollution on lung health, in an animal model, have concluded that even low levels of exposure can have a detrimental effect on the lungs. They say the results have implications for government agencies Read more about Low level exposure to air pollution is harmful, mouse model shows - Scimex
Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) -
Developing cleaner, greener fertiliser
ACS Sustainable Chemistry Engineering
Research from The Australian National University (ANU) has produced a method that transforms waste into a new fertiliser. Funder: The authors acknowledge financial support by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), the Australian Read more about Developing cleaner, greener fertiliser - Scimex
Australia; ACTThe Australian National University -
New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM
Australian women in STEM will be more visible thanks to a new resource showcasing the depth of talent of those working in the field. Funder: Australian Government. Media Release. From:Australian Academy of Science. Australian women in STEM will be Read more about New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM - Scimex
Australia; ACTAustralian Academy of Science -
Mastering metabolism for shark and ray survival
Trends in Ecology and Evolution
Understanding the internal energy flow – including the metabolism – of large ocean creatures like sharks and rays could be key to their survival in a changing climate, according to a new study. University of Queensland PhD candidate Christopher Read more about Mastering metabolism for shark and ray survival - Scimex
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland -
Virtually shopping to test food taxes
The Lancet Public Health
New Zealand and international researchers have used a virtual supermarket to test how consumers might respond to different types of food taxes and subsidies. In a randomised control trial, over 1000 study participants did up to five shopping trips, Read more about Virtually shopping to test food taxes - Scimex
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland|University of Otago|The University of Melbourne... -
Backs to the future: jump in MRI accuracy raises hope for pain sufferers
JOR Spine
A new MRI scanning technique for analysing degenerated spinal discs improves accuracy from 70 per cent using current methods to 97 per cent, raising hope of better diagnoses of back pain. Funder: Australian Government Research Training Program Read more about Backs to the future: jump in MRI accuracy raises hope for pain sufferers - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
Snake-fang needle lookalike could inject medicines, vaccines
Science Translational Medicine
By mimicking the fangs of a snake, scientists have created a microneedle patch that can inject medicines or vaccines through the skin of a rat in under 15 seconds. Certain venomous snakes have grooved fangs that can quickly inject venom into their Read more about Snake-fang needle lookalike could inject medicines, vaccines - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Seoul, Republic of Korea -
Human placentas mostly free of bacteria
Nature
Healthy human placentas are not home to microorganisms, according to an analysis that supports a theory that wombs are sterile. Researchers looked at placentas from over 500 women, over half of whom had experienced complicated pregnancies, and found Read more about Human placentas mostly free of bacteria - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Cambridge, UK -
Driverless bicycles? The AI chip that can turn a BMX into a BM-NEXT
Research Letter
An autonomous bicycle that responds to voice commands, self-balances, can detect and follow a person, and can avoid obstacles has been developed by international researchers. By combining the two main approaches to artificial intelligence - using Read more about Driverless bicycles? The AI chip that can turn a BMX into a BM-NEXT - Scimex
InternationalTsinghua University, China -
Tiny springs could break down microplastic pollution
Matter
Aussie and international researchers have developed tiny magnetic ‘springs’to break down microplastics polluting our waters. Researchers made tiny springs that would create chemicals – known as reactive oxygen species – to help break down Read more about Tiny springs could break down microplastic pollution - Scimex
Australia; International; SA; WAThe University of Adelaide|Curtin University|Edith Cowan University -
Healthy diets full of vitamin A could help protect you from a skin cancer
JAMA Dermatology
International researchers say an increased intake of vitamin A from your diet has been associated with a decreased risk of developing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) - one of the main types of skin cancer along with basal cell cancer and Read more about Healthy diets full of vitamin A could help protect you from a skin cancer - Scimex
InternationalWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, USA -
Psychotherapy should be first-line treatment for depression in young people
The Lancet Psychiatry
Young people seeking support for depression should be offered psychotherapy as the first line of treatment, a clinical trial by researchers at Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, has found. Funder: Australian National Read more about Psychotherapy should be first-line treatment for depression in young people - Scimex
Australia; VICOrygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health -
Parents support “No Jab, No Pay” policy in Australia, but new research raises questions about equity
Vaccine
Four in five parents support the Australian Government’s controversial ‘No Jab, No Pay’ vaccination policy, but the policy may be disproportionately impacting low-income families, new research from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney suggests. Read more about Parents support “No Jab, No Pay” policy in Australia, but new research raises questions about equity - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
Citizen scientists offer ray of hope
Marine Biodiversity Records
Volunteer snorkelers and scuba divers have been helping capture images of reef manta rays to better protect the threatened species. The University of Queensland initiative – Project Manta – relied on these citizen scientists to photograph or Read more about Citizen scientists offer ray of hope - Scimex
Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland -
The purpose of life: why the textbook needs an update
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
New research from Australia and Finland could help explain one of nature's strangest quirks - why some animals forego mating to help other animals procreate. Funder: Academy of Finland (L.F.; grant no. 283486) and the Australian Research Council (M.D Read more about The purpose of life: why the textbook needs an update - Scimex
Australia; ACTThe Australian National University -
Experimental observation of a new class of materials: excitonic insulators
Nano Letters
A FLEET study has found evidence of a new phase of matter predicted in the 1960s: the excitonic insulator, which has been keenly pursued by condensed matter physicists and 2D material scientists. The unique signatures of an excitonic insulating Read more about Experimental observation of a new class of materials: excitonic insulators - Scimex
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