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Australian populations of threatened bird species fall 60% in past 40 years

The threatened bird index reveals largest declines were in Queensland and South Australia

The Guardian - AU

Our new high-resolution climate models are a breakthrough in understanding Australia's future

Australia’s climate, already marked by extremes with bushfires, heatwaves, storms and coastal flooding, is only set to worsen with the growing effects of climate change.

The Conversation

Enjoying a healthier Halloween

"Depending on how much your children collect on the night, the candies can hang around for days or weeks"

Salon

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NBA star helping Indigenous youth on and off the court

NBA star Patty Mills has partnered with the University of Queensland in a new program aimed at improving the health outcomes of First Nations youths

AAP

What exactly is a calorie, really?

"When energy in food is estimated, it is the amount of energy food and drinks provide for . . . bodily processes"

Salon

Calories and kilojoules: how do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?

Everything we consume contains energy our bodies use to move, grow and maintain health. To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts.

The Conversation

How circadian rhythm aligns with diet

The perils of "late-night eating and frequent snacking" and how they can conflict with your body's internal clock

Salon

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Volcano eruptions are notoriously hard to forecast. A new method using lasers could be the key

When you hear news reports about volcanoes spewing lava and ash, you may worry about the people nearby. In fact, almost one in ten people around the world live within 100 kilometres of an active volcano. For those living close to volcanoes, farming on their fertile soils, or visiting their…

The Conversation

Why is there so much confusion and fearmongering over WA's new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act?

There has been a flurry of scaremongering recently about Western Australia’s new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, which came into effect on July 1.

The Conversation

A COVID-like virus with pandemic potential recently leaped from animals to humans—and ‘we can expect more spillover,’ scientists say

As the COVID-19 pandemic threat seemingly fades into the annals of history, scientists are attempting to identify which pathogen will pose the next large-scale threat to humanity. Could it be the Langya virus?

Fortune

We are closer than ever to being able to 3D print medicines. Here's why that's important

3D-printed medicine could be the future of personalised healthcare, with research now suggesting printed tablets have reached a sufficient quality to match the standards set for conventionally manufactured tablets.

The Conversation

Why you should always compost

"Recycling food waste into high-quality compost is a win-win solution, for people and the planet"

Salon

The future of farming could be under the sea

Seaweed farming could free up millions of hectares of land and help cut carbon emissions if its true value is realised. Getting there takes time and investment.

360info

Researchers say native Gympie limes could help fight citrus greening disease killing crops

Researchers say native limes from Gympie could hold the cure for a devastating citrus disease that has killed crops and sent orange juice prices soaring worldwide.

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Study shows kids might consider past choices when judging others

A new study published in the journal Child Development by researchers from Boston College in Massachusetts and the University of Queensland in Australia analyses whether four- to nine-year-old children consider their own prior behaviours while making moral judgements about others. Read further on dynamite News

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Australian shelters and pounds kill 50,000 mostly healthy cats and kittens in a year. There's a way to prevent this pointless killing

Stray cats are a longstanding problem in Australian towns and cities. Common complaints about roaming cats include nuisance (fighting and urinating), disease risks to humans and other animals, and predation of native wildlife. The huge numbers of cats and kittens taken in by animal shelters and council pounds are a…

The Conversation

Australia is facing a 450,000-tonne mountain of used solar panels. Here's how to turn it into a valuable asset

There were an estimated 100 million individual solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in Australia at the end of 2022. We estimate this number will likely grow to over 2 billion if we are to meet Australia’s 2050 net-zero emissions target. This growth means Australia is facing a 450,000-tonne mountain of used…

ABC News

University of Queensland student in Taiwan intensive care unit after ingesting rat poison

It was supposed to be a happy end to a university exchange, but instead 24-year-old Alex Shorey is in an overseas hospital fighting for his life.

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The best foods to eat when you're ill

Under the weather? Never underestimate the healing powers of chicken soup (and lots and lots of water)!

The Conversation

What to eat when you have COVID – and why reaching for the chicken soup is not a bad idea

Got COVID? Again?

ABC News

Rare Winnie-the-Pooh first edition to be auctioned at University of Queensland Alumni Book Fair

Prince Harry reportedly gifted his nephew Prince Louis a similar first edition copy of Winne-the-Pooh as a christening present.

The Guardian - UK

Meatball from long-extinct mammoth created by food firm

Exclusive: Australian company resurrects flesh of lost species to demonstrate potential of meat grown from cells

AAP

Study to probe how electric vehicle drivers recharge

Almost four million electric vehicles could be driving on Australian roads by 2030. A new university study will investigate how drivers charge them.

ABC News

Paralympic Centre of Excellence to be built at University of Queensland ahead of Brisbane Olympics 2032

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland would provide $44 million for the centre and has asked the federal government to match it.

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