CANBERRA, Australia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * Smartphones: the parasite of the modern era? Smartphones have become "the greatest parasite of the modern age", according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). According to lead author Associate Professor Rachael Brown, smartphones pose unique societal risks, sucking up our time, attention and personal information, all in the interest of technology com more PR

BATHURST, Australia, June 3 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity and farmers - new website helps farmers to 'shut the gate on cyber intruders' An initiative co-led by experts at Charles Sturt University aims to provide farmers with the awareness and skills to minimise or prevent cyber intrusions or attacks on their farm business, including their digital farming operations. * A Charles Sturt University-led project strengthens Australian farmers' cyber more PR

BATHURST, Australia, June 3 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news: * * * Dynamic research outlines innovative practices to improve chronic mental health conditions Mental health clinicians were trained in structured nature walks which delivered positive impacts for patients suffering from chronic mental illness. * Charles Sturt University researchers have identified the benefits of structured nature walks to improve chronic mental health conditions * Mental health clinic more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women. The research, published in Neurology, used data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) trial to investigate whether people who had variants in the haemochromatosis (HFE) gene, which is  more PR

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Flinders University issued the following news: * * * Social media sends mixed messages on food Popular eating and food challenge videos across social media are saturated with messages that could promote disordered eating and unrealistic body standards, new research reveals. Led by Flinders University PhD Candidate Phoebe Wu, the study analysed 180 high-engagement videos across YouTube, TikTok and Chinese video sharing site Bilibili, finding consist more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 3 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * How Western's Centre for Animals on the Move is safeguarding ecosystems Animal migration research protects biodiversity By Jeff Renaud There are an estimated 3 billion fewer birds in Canada and the United States today than there were in 1970. Long-distance migratory species, like the Hudsonian godwit, are declining at the highest rates. Flying more than 13,000 km each way from Chile to Alaska to breed and raise i more PR

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 3 (TNSrep) -- Dalhousie University issued the following news release: * * * Media opportunity: Increasingly popular 'looksmaxxing' sites can harm rather than help young men, making some feel like failures in the 'manosphere': Dalhousie University research It can start as a simple exploration of ways to enhance your appearance, but research now suggests so-called 'looksmaxxing' sites may be causing serious harm to the mental and physical health of young men. The onl more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 3 -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Sharks may be more mobile as climate changes Scientists believe changes in the Earth's climate could be allowing sharks to swim further than ever before. James Cook University's Dr. Nicolas Lubitz was part of a team that tracked a bull shark as it moved from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic in 2022. Dr Lubitz said the tracking of the shark's immense journey between two oceans was unprecedented.  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 3 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Advancing AI innovation with NVIDIA supercomputer The supercomputer behind Australia's first artificial intelligence-powered medical innovation centre has officially been switched on. La Trobe University's deployment of NVIDIA DGX H200 systems are the first to be commissioned at a university in Australia, giving scientists the ability to push the boundaries of AI-driven medical and biotech research.  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 3 -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Meeting the public transit needs of aging Canadians McGill researchers partner with the National Research Council to help seniors stay mobile and independent for longer For older Canadians, having transportation options that allow them to maintain their independence is key to being able to remain in their own homes, or "age in place." While many continue to drive, public transit - when available - can offe more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Re-inventing the cheese wheel: UNSW food scientists are optimising plant-based dairy UNSW researchers are using plant proteins and food engineering to recreate the texture, melt and nutrition of traditional cheeses -- without the cow. Chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney have created a plant-based cheese that melts, stretches and browns under the grill like the real thing, paving the way for more rea more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, June 3 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * SFU researchers awarded $2.88 million to strengthen Canadian water monitoring for microbes and other life By Robyn Stubbs Water is life--and it also mirrors the health of our communities. Now, two Simon Fraser University-led projects are carving new paths to support community engagement and knowledge sharing about our water and the life it carries thanks to $2.88 million in funding from Genome Canad more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 3 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Student outcomes, research strengths shine as UOW navigates sector headwinds UOW continues to empower students, advance research and support communities despite challenging financial circumstances The University of Wollongong (UOW) 2024 Annual Report, tabled in the New South Wales Parliament on 30 May, reported a headline loss of $28.7 million. After accounting for one-off items including a more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 3 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * U of T research helps power new tool to improve cardiac arrest survival in Scotland The PADMap program draws on data to optimize the placement of public access defibrillators By Kendra Hunter A new online tool launched in Scotland - based in part on research from the University of Toronto - aims to improve survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by optimizing the placement of public access def more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: * * * Breast cancer: a new target to eliminate dormant cells before they wake A study by researchers at the IRCM and UdeM offers new hope for understanding and limiting the metastatic recurrence of breast cancer. Canadian scientists have identified a promising therapeutic target to attack to prevent breast cancer from recurring: the protein PIK3C3. Published this month in Cancer Research, the  more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: * * * How does coffee affect a sleeping brain? Coffee can help you stay awake. But what does caffeine actually do to your brain once you're asleep? Using AI, a team of researchers has an answer: it affects the brain's "criticality". Caffeine is not only found in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substan more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 3 (TNSrep) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * New report calls for social housing rethink Social housing is stretched beyond its limits and new ideas are needed to meet Australians' needs, a new report says. As waitlists for social housing swell and vulnerable Australians face years-long delays, new research led by UNSW Sydney's Dr Chris Martin calls for applicants and tenants to be engaged in a fundamental rethink of how housing ass more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * New research reveals crushing burden of Tourette syndrome and related disorders An Australian-first survey provides new data on the daily challenges faced by children and adults living with tic-related disorders like Tourette syndrome. One in two children with a tic-related disorder have thought about ending their life, while one in 10 children and one in four affected adults have attempted suicid more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Breakthrough could boost quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease Considered the natural "hunger hormone", Ghrelin could be the key to preventing debilitating chronic constipation experienced by people living with Parkinson's disease, University of Queensland researchers have found. Associate Professor Sebastian Furness from the UQ School of Biomedical Sciences said the team disco more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 3 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Quit smoking study expanded to North Queensland Cairns and Townsville residents who want to give up smoking can access free nicotine replacement therapies and potentially life-saving lung cancer screening by participating in a research study. A University of Queensland-led trial started late last year across areas of southern Queensland to help smokers aged between 50 and 80 who wanted to quit smokin more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Double serving of evidence underscores power of plant-based Portfolio Diet for heart health Two studies point to the benefits of the Portfolio Diet, developed at U of T, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality across age groups By Erin Howe Two new studies by researchers at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto suggest that the plant-based Portfolio Diet can reduc more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Next-gen biobattery shrinks tumour, paving way for drug-free cancer treatments In laboratory tests, tiny implantable battery reduces size of cancer tumour by 99 per cent in two weeks A pioneering biobattery has been shown to reduce tumour growth in the body and could hold the key to a new drug-free immunotherapy treatment in cancer patients. The breakthrough, a global collaboratio more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * UNSW signs research agreement with South Korea's KAIST university The collaboration supports UNSW's plans to strengthen ties with South Korea and aligns with the NSW government's trade and investment strategy. UNSW Sydney has signed a strategic partnership with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) to deepen emerging research and translation collaboration between the two uni more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 3 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Western researcher receives funding from ARIA to unlock potential of plants Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Bogumil Karas awarded $1.5M to optimize plants by creating genomes from scratch By Cynthia Fazio Imagine a world where crops can thrive regardless of climate or disease and provide all the essential nutrients our bodies need. Researchers at Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are now pa more PR