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Urgent action must be taken on climate change: IPCC report
Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature, according to the latest IPCC report. [ + ]
Top 10 medical innovations for 2022
Top clinicians and researchers present the medical advancements with the power to transform health care in the coming year. [ + ]
Building a microscope that sees with helium
Shooting small atoms at samples doesn't damage delicate specimens. [ + ]
Bioinformatics tool predicts cell transformation
Researchers have developed a new bioinformatics tool for the precise prediction of cell transformation and disease formation, including cancers. [ + ]
Three reasons to incorporate proper ergonomics
Posture has become an important part of ergonomics, which is the concept of using items to position the body in a more efficient and safe manner. [ + ]
BPA substitute may promote breast tumour progression
Exposure to bisphenol S (BPS), an industrial chemical widely used in paper products and plastic containers, is associated with the growth and deterioration of breast tumours in a mouse model. [ + ]
Lotus-like bioplastic repels liquid and dirt
The self-cleaning bioplastic repels liquids and dirt — just like a lotus leaf — then breaks down rapidly once in soil. [ + ]
Peanut immunotherapy trialled in preschool-aged children
The majority of participants achieved desensitisation after two and a half years of treatment, and one in five remained in remission 26 weeks after treatment ended. [ + ]
Australia's Economic Accelerator to fund priority research
Australia's Economic Accelerator is a $1.6 billion program that aims to create world-beating businesses from the country's leading research. [ + ]
PPE: the correct procedures
Safety does not stop with the simple donning of PPE. To prevent cross-contamination, users must follow a strict procedure, in view of protecting the integrity of laboratory procedures. [ + ]
Mapping dementia-linked protein interactions
By mapping all the interactions of a dementia-linked protein in the brain called tau, investigators have created a roadmap for identifying potential new treatment targets. [ + ]
Enhancing liquid delivery on non-wetting surfaces
In diverse processes such as fertilisation, insecticide treatment and cooling, liquid delivery is compromised by the super-repellency of the receiving surfaces. [ + ]
Biological age, risk of death may be indicated by the retina
The difference between the biological age of the retina and a person's real (chronological) age is linked to their risk of death, researchers say. [ + ]
Disinfecting PPE for reuse and recycling
In response to a global shortage of PPE, Dr Yvonne Anderson started researching a method for disinfecting PPE for potential reuse or safe recycling. [ + ]
Coronary heart disease triggered by complex networks of genes
The findings could make it easier to screen for the disease, which is caused by thousands of genes that interact with other risk factors like smoking. [ + ]
