SYDNEY, Australia, June 19 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * 25 years of discovery: UNSW's Ramaciotti Centre celebrates milestone By Ashleigh Steele One of Australia's leading genomics research and resource facilities held a special event to mark a quarter of a century of advancing scientific discovery. The Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics is the largest genomics facility at any Australian university and has been pivotal in supporting scientific breakthrou more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Barriers to mental-health support in out-of-home care services This article, by Dr Lindy Annakin, Lottie Harris and Professor Daryl Higgins, presents a practitioner-informed view of critical barriers that out-of-home care (OOHC) service providers face when connecting children and young people in care with timely and appropriate mental-health services and supports. Children and young p more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 -- The Australian Catholic University issued the following news: * * * Curing loneliness one banh mi at a time An Australian Catholic University student-led research project has recommended a friendly chat over a banh mi or hot chips could spark a broader conversation to tackle loneliness. Private health insurer Medibank has backed the ACU team's Addressing Social Isolation Project and could roll out its initiatives within months. The Medibank Connect No One Eat more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, June 19 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * Becoming 'AI-ready': U of T's task force on artificial intelligence releases recommendations The task force's report aims to establish U of T as a post-secondary leader in its implementation of AI across its operations By Diane Peters The University of Toronto's artificial intelligence task force has released several high-level recommendations aimed at making the university an "AI-ready" institution whi more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, June 19 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * PhD researcher sheds light on molecular mechanics of Alzheimer's By Cathy Majtenyi Ryan Hallam (BSc '18) had a lot in common with his current PhD supervisor, Aleksandar Necakov, during his days as an undergraduate Neuroscience student. Hallam and the Associate Professor of Biological Sciences were relatively new to Brock. And both had been deeply impacted by a loved one living with Alzheimer's disease. "I more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, June 19 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Research aims to turn sunlight into fuel By Cathy Majtenyi In their "pie in the sky" vision of solar energy conversion, Art van der Est and his colleagues imagine harnessing sunlight to create a compound that could be used as fuel when other options aren't feasible. The Brock University Professor Emeritus of Chemistry is among the solar energy researchers investigating how to use a cheap, clean starting m more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * Harnessing digital technology to enhance the future of pediatric nursing The future of pediatric nursing could see digital technology play a larger role in delivering safer and more personalised care for children. Dr Karin Plummer, from Griffith University's School of Nursing and Midwifery, is researching how wearable biosensors, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and chatbot support tools c more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * New dads' mental health linked to child development Supporting new dads' mental health may play an important role in fostering their children's healthy development, a new study shows. * Dr Sam Teague, a Senior Research Fellow at James Cook University's Department of Psychology, was part of a team that reviewed more than 80 longitudinal studies on the subject. She said existing research more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Size matters: sharks prove body size theory correct A new study has confirmed that when it comes to body size, sharks play by the rules - and it could reshape how we understand biology across the animal kingdom. * For more than a century, scientists have relied on a theory that predicts how an animal's surface area and volume scale with size. Now, researchers from James Cook University more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: * * * Urgent action needed to combat coastal degradation JCU researchers are calling for urgent action to reverse severe environmental degradation of Townsville's coast, with a new study revealing a nearly 90 per cent decrease in water clarity in the region's waters since the 1960s. The finding is detailed in an open access, peer-reviewed paper which highlights many other signs of degradation, more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 19 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * La Trobe joins $20m agriculture innovation network La Trobe University is one of four research facilities chosen to join a $20 million Federal Government initiative to innovate in agriculture. * Plant SynBio Australia (PSBA) was launched in Canberra on Wednesday, 18 June, harnessing a national network of infrastructure and expertise to accelerate gains in agri-food productivity. PSBA will focus on more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 19 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * The 'Montreal Model' of ketamine therapy yields more sustained depression relief McGill-led study could reshape how this novel treatment is delivered in hospitals and clinics * A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine's benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments. Led by researchers at McGill Univer more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 19 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * How disrupted daily rhythms can affect adolescent brain development Research in mice suggests that when internal clocks are disrupted during adolescence, this can bring about behavioural and genetic changes in people who have -or who are at particular risk for - certain brain disorders * A new McGill University-led study suggests that disrupting the body's internal clock during adolescence can a more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * New eyesight study tracks lifestyle of Brisbane kids A new QUT optometry study that aims to explore how lifestyle and environmental factors affect children's eyesight and the development of myopia will get underway in Brisbane this month. The project has been funded through a USD$250,000 Meta Myopia Award from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation to QUT optometry researcher Dr Roh more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Report outlines blueprint to grow Australia's bioeconomy A QUT report published today into Australia's bioeconomy has called for a national strategy and outlined the five key steps needed to grow a sustainable economic future. The report, published by researchers from QUT and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology Madeline Smith, Dr Jerome Ramirez and Professor Ian O more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 19 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Does government consultation actually work? A review panel examining the use of puberty blockers in gender affirming care in Queensland has been criticised for its lack of specialty expertise. So, are committees, consultations and inquiries just a matter of course - or do they serve a meaningful purpose? An RMIT expert explains. Dr Kathryn Daley, School of Global,  more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 19 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * How is sunscreen protection tested - and is it reliable? A new report has found popular sunscreen brands may not be meeting their SPF protection claims. But how is sunscreen protection tested - and is it reliable? An RMIT expert explains. Vipul Bansal, Professor, Materials Chemistry and Nanobiotechnology "The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) appro more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 19 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Slip, slop, scam: popular sunscreen brands fall short on SPF claims A report by Choice has revealed some popular sunscreen brands may be failing to meet the SPF protection claims displayed on their labels. An RMIT expert explains how this impacts both the brands and their customers. Foula Kopanidis, Associate Professor, Marketing "In a country with some of the hig more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 19 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * AI tool developed to ensure colorectal cancer patients receive correct dose of chemotherapy University of Melbourne and Western Health researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence tool to prevent cancer patients from receiving incorrect doses of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is typically dosed by calculating the patient's body surface area using their height and weight. But, researchers say more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: * * * Lack of oxygen at birth: faster determination of brain damage 52 babies placed in therapeutic hypothermia were monitored by electroencephalogram combined with an optical neuromonitoring system to accurately determine the severity of their brain damage. * Each year, some babies experience a lack of oxygen before or during birth, which can lead to brain injury - a medical condition known  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 19 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Genes that influence how we respond to the world around us revealed: largest ever twin study Identical twins are genetically alike - so why do life experiences affect their mental health differently? New genetic evidence has answers. * An international group of scientists, including researchers from UNSW's Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), have identified genetic factors that may make som more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Is now a good time to invest in space resources? By Craig Donaldson The space economy presents new investment opportunities as commercial space resource ventures grow, but investors must assess risks and regulatory challenges. Most investors build their portfolios through traditional assets such as shares, property and bonds. However, a new investment horizon has emerged that extends be more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Biodiversity thrives in rare events University of Queensland research has shown unpredictable environmental events help maintain plant, animal and microbial populations, challenging the belief stability is the key to survival. Dr Andrew Letten from UQ's School of the Environment said ecologists may have underestimated the important role of rare events in maintaining biodiversity. "Understa more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Bitter 'supertaster gene' linked to increased health risks People who carry a bitter 'supertaster gene' have been linked to various health conditions including bipolar disorder and poor kidney function, University of Queensland researchers have found. Using large-scale genome studies and the UK Biobank database, researchers examined the impact of the TAS2R38 gene on food preference and heal more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * New brain pathway discovered as key to memory formation A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers - a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Led by Professor Frederic Meunier from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute, the team found a saturated fat called myristic acid is rel more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Koalas set to benefit from new genetic screening tool A University of Queensland-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts. Dr Lyndal Hulse from UQ's School of the Environment said the standardised koala genetic marker panel provides a consistent method for researchers nationwide to capture more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Online tool connecting businesses and universities Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed an online tool to help small businesses work with universities to innovate their products and expand their trade. The collaborative readiness tool, developed through research with Deakin University and the CSIRO's SME Connect, helps small to medium enterprises (SMEs) understand th more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Tail hair the key to predicting performance in cattle Plucking a single tail hair could allow beef producers to quickly and easily identify the most efficient cattle, according to University of Queensland research. The study found measuring nitrogen levels in tail hair could identify cattle with superior nitrogen efficiency and better responses to urea supplementation. Lead author and Quee more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Weight loss drug effective for people with schizophrenia Diabetic weight loss medications are effective for people with schizophrenia without affecting psychotic symptoms, University of Queensland researchers have found. Professor of Psychiatry Dan Siskind said a 36-week trial found semaglutide - the active component in weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy - was effective for people more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Reforms needed to help Pacific workers access millions in unclaimed superannuation Finance experts are calling on the Federal Government to make it easier for Pacific and Timor-Leste workers that come to Australia to access unclaimed superannuation once their visa expires. More than 31,000 workers participated in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme in rural and  more PR

HOBART, Australia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Creating safer skies for Tasmania's wedge-tailed eagles The University is working with TasNetworks to help guide conservation strategies across Tasmania. * University of Tasmania researchers have developed a powerful risk mapping tool to help prevent fatal collisions between endangered wedge-tailed eagles and overhead power lines. Dr James Pay and his team from the School of Natural Sciences  more PR

LONDON, Canada, June 19 -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Canadian project monitors satellites over High Arctic for first time Western team uses meteor tracking camera tech to observe satellites passing over Canada By Jeff Renaud A unique system of satellite-tracking cameras designed, built and operated by a Canadian team has produced the first full year of satellite tracking data over Canada. One station alone - located in Eureka, Nvt., in the Canadian High Arctic - ha more PR