BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Children's screen use and emotional problems fuel each other over time Research Children who spend excessive time on screens are at greater risk of developing mood and behaviour problems, new ACU research has found. The research shows that higher screen use in children could exacerbate aggression, anxiety, attention difficulties and depression which in turn drives them to screens as  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Exercise good for your gut microbiome A powerful link between regular exercise and the gut microbiome which could change the way debilitating gut diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease are treated has been identified in new research. Researchers from ACU and Hudson Institute of Medical Research found that regular physical activity supported "cross-talk" between active skeletal mu more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The Australian National University issued the following news release: * * * UN-backed global research movement shows benefits of tracking ocean giants for marine conservation A team of international scientists has tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, identifying the most critical locations in our global oceans for better marine conservation efforts, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The global UN-endorsed  more PR

ROBINA, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Bond University issued the following news: * * * Clinical trial for eczema sufferers Bond University is seeking volunteers for a new clinical trial after uncovering the strongest evidence to date that certain foods may trigger eczema flare-ups. The trial, for people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, follows a Bond study published in the journal Nutrients which found that compounds such as histamine, other amines, and salicylates - naturally p more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 12 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Boosting AI literacy in schools: UNSW partnership receives big tech backing UNSW Sydney researchers, in collaboration with Day of AI Australia, will develop new tools to teach AI literacy to children after receiving a Google grant. Artificial Intelligence is increasingly powerful and pervasive, making AI literacy one of the most in-demand skills globally. But it's currently not part of Australia' more PR

DARWIN, Australia, June 12 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * New project to tackle disaster waste management in remote communities Remote Northern Territory communities faced with hazardous wastes, slow recovery and displacement after natural disasters will become equipped to manage disaster waste, after a Charles Darwin University-led (CDU) project received major federal funding. The three-year project, led by CDU's Northern Institute, has been granted $365,876 t more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 12 (TNSrpt) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * New report reveals depth of WA's housing crisis By Samuel Jeremic A new report from the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) has laid bare the scale and severity of Western Australia's housing crisis, with data revealing more than 210,000 households now consider their housing unaffordable -- an increase of 91 per cent in just two years. The BCEC Housing Affordability in Western Australia 202 more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * What Judy ate: unveiling a sauropod dinosaur's last meal for the first time By Lauren Sydoruk A Curtin-led research team has found the world's first reported stomach contents of a sauropod dinosaur, learning more about the feeding habits of one of the largest terrestrial animals of all time. Published today in Current Biology, the research team analysed the fossilised stomach contents of the 95 more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, June 12 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Boosting exercise performance in heart failure patients Heating the lower limbs before exercise has been found to significantly improve endurance in individuals with heart failure. The study, led by Griffith University, tested the effects of 45 minutes of hot water immersion (42 C) compared with a control condition (30 C) on 22 participants ranging from 50 to 80 years of age who had heart failure with red more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, June 12 -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * From drab to fab: how science is elevating Queensland coffee and empowering growers A Griffith University agricultural scientist is helping Queensland coffee growers leap a major industry hurdle, propelling Australian coffee from commodity-grade to 'specialty coffee' status and boosting coffee crop valuation. Driven by a collaborative project with industry partners under the Queensland Government's Advanc more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 12 (TNSrep) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Birth trauma and relationships A JCU researcher is investigating the link between psychological trauma experienced by women giving birth and their subsequent relationship styles - and she wants to hear from women who've given birth in the past two years. * Melissa Freestun is a practicing psychologist and PhD student at James Cook University. She said for most women childbirth is a posi more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Diabetes treatment leap needs government support Diabetes researchers are calling on the Federal Government to subsidise access to life-saving technology to manage diabetes, with new research showing dramatic improvements in patients' outcomes from using the devices. The highly effective automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are currently only available to those with private health in more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Meditation to help Police beat stress, boost mental health Practicing different types of meditations on a regular basis could be the key to reducing stress and improving the mental health of police officers on the beat - according to a James Cook University researcher. * A review of 11 international studies conducted by JCU PhD candidate Jennifer Gaskin has found the usage of Mindfulnes more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * Surfers play crucial role in beach safety: study A first-of-its-kind study by La Trobe University has shown the critical contribution surfers make to beach safety in Victoria. * The research, published this week in Safety Science, collected data from 562 recreational surfers from 2020 to 2023. Researchers found that for every 100 surfs, respondents on average gave beachgoers safety advice more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * New tech gives second life to plastic farm waste Researchers from La Trobe University in Bendigo have developed an innovative recycling solution for synthetic bale twine, helping to address the growing problem of agricultural waste. * In a study published in the journal Recycling,the research team analysed the thermal, physical and mechanical properties of various plastic waste materials t more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 12 -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * $13 million grant to develop first synthetic plant chromosome The UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has awarded a major international grant to Macquarie University researchers to develop synthetic chromosomes for agricultural crops in a bid to advance global food production systems. Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen, Director of the ARC Centre for Synthetic Biology and the Australia more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Murdoch University and Harvard University study indicates severe forms of Covid-19 infection in children may increase cardiovascular disease risk New research from Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Centre shows severe COVID-19 infections may cause lasting metabolic changes in children that could impact on heart health. New research shows severe COVID-19 infections may cause lasting metabo more PR

PERTH, Australia, June 12 -- Murdoch University issued the following news: * * * Meet the team on a mission to end plastic waste When Murdoch University's bioplastic scientists look into the future, they see families sitting down for picnics in the park sipping from convenient and fully compostable cups. They see retail packaging that breaks down in compost, land and water, leaving behind no legacy. And, above all, they see a clean, sustainable path to net zero. However, we have a long way more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI companion to help with grief A free AI-driven app that provides personalised grief support is one step closer to public release after a QUT research project was included in a $7 million grant round to improve the experience of death and grieving for older Australians and their families. The Grief Guide app will work in partnership with professional therapy, to provide immediate, compas more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * New study finds more effective way to detect genetic factors in chronic kidney disease A new genetic study on the causes of chronic kidney disease that combined multiple health measurements has led to a more comprehensive view of kidney function and potential for targeted therapies, QUT and UQ researchers have found. * Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is complex with diverse causes y more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 12 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * How sovereign citizen claims fail but keep clogging courts Experts say bringing ideological arguments into a legal dispute often backfires -- and can make things much harder to resolve. COVID-19 wasn't the only phenomenon that took hold in Australia during the pandemic: the US-based 'Sovereign Citizen' (SovCit) ideology also gained traction, offering solace to some people during a time of social  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * The virus that won't quit: new research reveals how SARS-CoV-2 evolves Researchers have tracked how the COVID-19 virus mutates long term, revealing patterns that could help predict the emergence of future variants. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the world scrambled to understand the fast-moving virus, a team of Australian researchers set out to study how the virus would e more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Secret koala population uncovered on city fringe A landmark survey has uncovered a hidden koala population living on the fringe of a major city, using thermal drone searches with spotlight verification and statistical modelling. The study, funded by WWF-Australia and led by the University of Newcastle, is the largest and most accurate peer-reviewed koala survey to date, estimating a populat more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, June 12 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * AVC researcher awarded prestigious grant for research into Parkinson's disease Dr. Jay Penney, associate professor and Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Genetics at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), has been awarded a three-year research grant by Parkinson Canada to study a newly discovered genetic mutation linked to  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * 3D Bioprinting is booming but patent laws may be holding it back The use of 3D printers to create living tissues and organs is revolutionising medicine - but University of Queensland research reveals the legal system is struggling to keep up as the technology races ahead. Lead researcher Dr Pratap Devarapalli from UQ's Law School said there are about 1,850 Australians on the organ transplan more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Children's screen time and socio-emotional problems fuel each other over time Children who spend more time on screens are at a higher risk of developing future social and emotional problems, researchers have found. A comprehensive review of 132 longitudinal studies found higher screen use could exacerbate aggression, anxiety, attention difficulties and depression - in turn driving children  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Conspiracy mentality drives misinformation about EVs A University of Queensland-led study has found misinformation about electric vehicles (EVs) has taken root in society and is primarily fuelled by mistrust and conspiracy theories. Dr Chris Bretter from the UQ Business School said surveys in Australia, the US, Germany and Austria found people were more likely to agree than disagree with misinformat more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Giving doctors an AI-powered head start on skin cancer Detection of melanoma and a range of other skin diseases will be faster and more accurate with a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered tool that analyses multiple imaging types simultaneously. University of Queensland researchers including Professors H. Peter Soyer and Monika Janda were part of a Monash University-led team that devel more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Researchers using VR gaming for balance rehab programs Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new University of Queensland research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more enjoyable and effective. UQ School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science PhD scholar Achintha Abayasiri is studying how VR games via a he more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Engineers make a big splash, turning water treatment sludge into sustainable concrete Australian researchers are tackling a $70 billion problem facing our nation's infrastructure by developing an eco-friendly alternative solution to traditional cement sewer pipes that are prone to cracking and corroding. By combining sludge - a byproduct of the drinking water purification proce more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Grassroots solutions key to boosting health support for Aussie bush kids Children in rural Australia are missing out on critical early health supports, with limited access to allied health services putting them at greater risk of lifelong developmental challenges. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that local communities hold the key to improving hea more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Whether it's a personal challenge, for charity, or on your bucket list, marathons are one of the most sought-after goals for amateur and recreational runners worldwide. Now, a world-first study from the University of South Australia and the University of North Dakota suggests that a person's marathon potential may be identified through a simple check of their hands. In a meta-a more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Creating connections: ocean literacy for ocean sustainability With most Australians living by the coast on a vast island continent, it's no surprise that we love being in and on the ocean. But understanding our individual and collective impact on the ocean and its role in our lives and wellbeing is an important motivation for us to support ocean conservation efforts. Ocean literacy is an unders more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * UQ study finds dementia risk drops across generations A person aged 75 to 80 is less likely to have dementia today compared to someone of the same age several decades ago, a University of Queensland study has found. UQ researchers analysed data from more than 62,000 people over the age of 70 who were born from 1890 to 1948 to determine whether there were generational differences in the prev more PR