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- Drug researchers discover class of molecules that kills malaria parasite https://www.monash.edu/medicine/news/latest/2021-articles/drug-researchers-discover-potent-class-of-molecules-that-kills-malaria-parasite 8 comments
- Abnormally high levels of HDL-C (> 80 mg/dL), colloquially known as ‘good cholesterol’, are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults, a study (n 18,668) has found https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/very-high-levels-of-good-cholesterol-may-be-associated-with-dementia-risk-study 28 comments science
- As little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia. According to study which suggests also that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep in older years could stave off dementia https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/improving-deep-sleep-may-prevent-dementia,-study-finds 58 comments science
- Trial study on humans (N=97) found that a 20mg of methotrexate weekly oral dose -over six months- had a moderate effect in reducing pain and stiffness in patients with symptomatic hand osteoarthritis (OA) https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/common-drug-can-improve-hand-osteoarthritis-symptoms-study 24 comments science
- Engineers have created an ultrastrong titanium alloy, the highest strength-to-weight ratio among all 3D-printed metals to date, creating unprecedented mechanical performance https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/monash-engineers-create-the-highest-specific-strength-titanium-alloy-using-cutting-edge-3d-printing-techniques 19 comments science
- New discovery could pave the way for improved treatments for diabetes https://www.monash.edu/medicine/news/latest/2022-articles/new-discovery-could-pave-the-way-for-improved-treatments-for-diabetes 7 comments futurology
- New technology for better lithium batteries. Scientists have created a new lithium-sulfur battery interlayer that promotes exceptionally fast lithium transfer, also improving the performance and lifetime of the batteries. https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/cheaper,-cleaner,-faster-new-technology-for-better-lithium-batteries2 146 comments science
- World-first psilocybin clinical trial in the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder receives ethics approval https://www.monash.edu/research/research-news/world-first-psilocybin-clinical-trial-in-the-treatment-of-generalised-anxiety-disorder-receives-ethics-approval 29 comments science
- Monash University researchers unlock the key that could lead to the development of non-opioid painkillers to treat chronic pain https://www.monash.edu/discovery-institute/news-and-events/news/2021-articles/monash-university-researchers-unlock-the-key-that-could-lead-to-the-development-of-non-opioid-painkillers-to-treat-chronic-pain 5 comments futurology
- World's largest study of global climate related mortality links 5 million deaths a year to abnormal temperatures. Deaths related to hot temperatures increased in all regions from 2000 to 2019, indicating that global warming due to climate change will make this mortality figure worse in the future. https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/worlds-largest-study-of-global-climate-related-mortality-links-5-million-deaths-a-year-to-abnormal-temperatures 3 comments science
- Researchers have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can significantly reduce the formation of bacteria on medical instruments, such as urinary catheters, and reduce the risk of patient infection while in hospital https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/new-antimicrobial-surface-reduces-bacteria-build-up-on-medical-instruments 17 comments science
- A Monash University-led interdisciplinary study has used cutting-edge computer simulations alongside footage of live seals to explain the origins of efficient swimming in nature’s underwater acrobats: Seals and Sea Lions https://www.monash.edu/science/news/current/engineers-and-biologists-join-forces-to-reveal-how-seals-evolved-to-swim 3 comments science
- An international team of scientists has finally worked out why coffee rings form, determining that the angle of the droplet determines the final pattern once the liquid has dried https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/international-team-uncovers-mystery-behind-coffee-ring-formation 4 comments science
- Act now on wildfires, global climate change, human health. Climate change is fueling the three essential conditions for wildfires - fuel, oxygen and an ignition source. The world is seeing inconsistent rainfall, increased drought and hotter temperatures https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/act-now-on-wildfires,-global-climate-change,-human-health,-study-says 5 comments science
- Peering into the secrets of phages to see how they kill bacterial superbugs: Discovery may eventually lead to targeted treatments to combat drug-resistant bacterial infections, one of the greatest threats to global health https://www.monash.edu/discovery-institute/news-and-events/news/2020-articles/peering-into-the-secrets-of-phages-to-see-how-they-kill-bacterial-superbugs 8 comments science
- Breakthrough blood test detects positive COVID-19 result in 20 minutes https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/breakthrough-blood-test-detects-positive-covid-19-result-in-20-minutes 149 comments worldnews
- Australian scientists have set the world record for carbon dioxide capture through a Metal Organic Frameworks nanocomposite (a structure resembling a sponge filled with tiny magnets) that uses one-third of the energy than any other reported method. https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/australian-researchers-set-record-for-carbon-dioxide-capture2 51 comments science
- Australian researchers set record for carbon dioxide capture. The technology resembles a sponge filled with tiny magnets. The sponge adsorbs carbon dioxide from all atmospheric sources. The energy needed to make this happen is one-third of any other reported method https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/australian-researchers-set-record-for-carbon-dioxide-capture2 81 comments science
- A research team has recorded the world’s fastest internet speed from a single optical chip of 44.2 Terabits per second. https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/australian-researchers-record-worlds-fastest-internet-speed-from-a-single-optical-chip 8 comments science
- Half of young Australian women experience sexually-related personal distress (guilt, embarrassment, stress, or unhappiness about sex life) according to new research from Monash University. Taking psychotropic medications, reported by 20% of women, had the most pervasive impact on sexual function. https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/most-young-women-unhappy,-stressed-about-their-sex-lives-study 14 comments science
- Grey seals discovered clapping underwater to communicate. Scientists have discovered that wild grey seals can also clap their flippers underwater during the breeding season, as a show of strength that warns off competitors and advertises to potential mates. https://www.monash.edu/science/news/current/grey-seals-discovered-clapping-underwater-to-communicate 14 comments science
- Supercharging tomorrow: Australia first to test new lithium batteries https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/supercharging-tomorrow-australia-first-to-test-new-lithium-batteries 7 comments technology
- Supercharging tomorrow: Australia first to test new lithium batteries https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/supercharging-tomorrow-australia-first-to-test-new-lithium-batteries 3 comments worldnews
- On-road marked bicycle lanes are not optimal to keeping cyclists safe - Marked on-road bicycle lanes actually reduced the distance that motorists provide when passing cyclists. The largest study of its kind in the world found that one in every 17 passing events came within one metre of the cyclist. https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/more-than-a-stripe-of-paint-needed-to-keep-cyclists-safe 26 comments science
- Scientists claim to have debunked a long-held evolutionary theory -- the assumption that in a simple, static environment, organisms will eventually reach a "fitness peak," a plateau of adaptation, and stop evolving. New research suggests there is no such thing as a fitness peak. https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/new-discovery-challenges-long-held-evolutionary-theory 59 comments science
- Automated driving key to reducing serious road trauma injuries: study shows - “potential to prevent between 4,100 and 6,500 fatal and serious injury crashes in Australia and 310-485 fatal and serious injury crashes in New Zealand each year“ https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/automated-driving-key-to-reducing-serious-road-trauma-injuries-study-shows 39 comments technology
- Researchers have found physical differences in the brains of people who respond emotionally to others’ feelings, compared to those who respond more rationally. http://monash.edu/news/show/emotional-brains-physically-different-to-rational-ones 7 comments science
- Adding just one gram of turmeric to breakfast could help improve the memory of people who are in the very early stages of diabetes and at risk of cognitive impairment. http://monash.edu/news/show/spice-up-your-memory 60 comments science
- “Dimmer switch” drug idea could tackle schizophrenia without side effects: Discovery of a new mechanism of drug action could lead to the next generation of drugs to treat schizophrenia http://monash.edu.au/news/releases/show/dimmer-switch-drug-idea-could-tackle-schizophrenia-without-side-effects 284 comments science
- Monash University first in the world to acquire a new brand Top-Level Domain http://monash.edu.au/news/releases/show/monash-first-in-the-world-to-acquire-a-new-brand-top-level-domain 6 comments technology
- Newly discovered embryonic subduction zone suggests that North America will collide with Europe in 220 million years http://monash.edu/news/show/new-embryonic-subduction-zone-found 52 comments science
- For birds, red means go: a new research has shown that certain Australian native flowers have shifted away from using insects as pollinators and evolved their flower color to the red hues favored by birds http://www.monash.edu.au/news/releases/show/for-birds-red-means-go 4 comments science
- Scientists have identified for the first time a particular gene that regulates the transition between stages of the life cycle in land plants http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/study-provides-insights-into-plant-evolution 3 comments science
- The Effects Of China's One Child Policy On Its Children: "Results indicated that individuals who grew up as single children as a result of China's OCP were significantly less trusting, less trustworthy, more risk-averse, less competitive, more pessimistic, and less conscientious individuals." http://www.monash.edu.au/news/releases/show/the-effects-of-chinas-one-child-policy-on-its-children 12 comments science
- The true state of artificial intelligence (a PR for a lecture) http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/the-true-state-of-artificial-intelligence 4 comments artificial
- 'Viagra for women' being trialed. Reaching orgasm remains elusive for nearly 30 per cent of women, but a new ad hoc treatment currently under trial, may drastically reduce that number http://www.monash.edu.au/news/releases/show/viagra-for-women-being-trialed 47 comments science
- Small male fish use higher aggression strategy http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/small-male-fish-use-high-aggression-strategy 3 comments science
- Published today in Current Biology, research led by Monash University describes how mutations to the DNA of the mitochondria can account for differences in the life expectancy of males and females. http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/its-in-our-genes-why-women-outlive-men 3 comments science
- Is the science behind this graphene/water battery sound? http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/graphite-water-the-future-of-energy-storage 5 comments askscience
- Splitting water to create renewable energy simpler than first thought? http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/splitting-water-to-create-renewable-energy-simpler-than-first-thought 5 comments science