The Australian government has invested $900 million ($US671 million) and released a National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Roadmap to guide Australia on its path as a global leader in world-class research. National research infrastructure refers to the facilities, equipment, and resources that are needed to perform research, as well as the experts needed to run the…
To the Stars
Dr. Lee Moradi is a humble man, one of those who would rather not receive attention. He is of medium build, with vigorous intensity hiding behind a thin veil of Persian alacrity. Moradi has worked with NASA since the 1980s—but he is not a rocket scientist. At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he is…
Able-Bodied White Men Need Not Apply: Federal Diversity Standards in Research Cause Concern in Quebec
The hiring practices of Université Laval are raising eyebrows in Quebec after it was revealed the university does not consider white men without a disability for research chair openings. Its current openings for the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) are limited to women, people with disabilities, indigenous, and members of visible minorities. The CRC is a…
Specially Trained Dogs Able to Detect COVID-19 in People
Our loyal four-legged companions may soon be valuable frontline health workers after research led by the University of Adelaide found that specially trained dogs can detect positive COVID-19 cases. In a media release on Monday, Dr Anne-Lise Chaber, a senior lecturer in the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, said that these dogs,…
Sustainability Scale Needed for Plastic Products
Labelling of plastic products should include a “sustainability scale” to help consumers navigate the confusing world of plastics and plastic recycling, according to research from the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia and University of Exeter, England, With plastic pollution a growing global problem, Professor Kevin Thomas, Director of UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences…
What are PFAS?
PFAS are a group of manmade chemicals used in a vast number of consumer and industrial products. They’re often referred to as “forever chemicals,” because most don’t break down. Use this guide to understand PFAS and how to limit your exposure. What Does PFAS Stand For? PFAS stands for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which contain a…
TikTok Serves up ‘Humorous’ and ‘Entertaining’ Cannabis Videos to Teens: Researchers
Young people are at risk of illicit drug use after being exposed to TikTok videos that portray cannabis-use as “humorous or entertaining” rather than risky, University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have said. A new study analysing 881 publicly available TikTok videos has found that 54 percent had a positive sentiment and were viewed more than…
Study Shows COVID-19 Exacerbates Eating Disorders
January 20, 2022
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A major study has revealed the “detrimental” impact of COVID-19 on people who suffered from eating disorders in Australia, with 40 percent going undiagnosed. According to a survey of 1,723 Australians aged 16-80 years, taken from July to October 2020, all eating disorders symptoms have “increased,” particularly body image concerns (88 percent), food restriction (74 percent)…
Read Why Wolfe Research Downgraded Charter, Altice USA
Wolfe Research analyst John Janedis downgraded Charter Communications Inc. and Altice USA Inc.. Janedis downgraded Charter to Underperform from Peer Perform with a price target of $621, down from $712, implying a 4.8 percent downside. Janedis downgraded Altice to Peer Perform from Outperform with a price target of $17, down from $26, implying a 5.1 percent upside. Janedis sees cable operators continue…
Roche Develops New Research Test Kits for Omicron Variant
December 3, 2021
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ZURICH—Roche’s newly acquired subsidiary TIB Molbiol has developed three new test kits to help researchers detect mutations in the new Omicron variant of coronavirus, Roche said on Friday. Governments around the world are urgently scouring databases for recent cases of COVID-19 infections, screening travelers, and decoding the viral genomes of the new variant as they…
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