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First-ever Koala Vaccine Implant Offers Hope in Fight Against Chlamydia

A new vaccine implant is raising hopes for Australia’s koalas. Researchers say the technology could make large-scale vaccination against chlamydia more practical, with calls now growing for a rollout in disease hotspots across South East Queensland. Image: Image: Pexels/ Eclipse Chasers Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan Featured In Story: Dr Freya Russell – QUT School of …

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Dingo skeleton shows connection with First Nations people

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New research from the University of Western Australia is looking how dingoes are connected to First Nations people. The research is taking a look at a dingo skeleton found in a burial site in New South Wales, suggesting it was tamed by Barkindji ancestors. Image: Image from Unsplash Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus Featured In Story: …

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Children as young as 10 navigating sex, relationships and violence

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A new report from Our Watch and The University of Melbourne’s Youth Research Collective reveals young people are navigating sex, relationships and violence at as early as 10 years old. Research highlights that ideas about sex and relationships are coming from both online and modelling adults. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Ruby Perryman Featured …

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Platypus Population Grows in Royal National Park

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Researchers from UNSW Sydney have now confirmed that the platypus population at Sydney’s Royal National Park has expanded to 20 known individuals, after the release of four additional animals just this month. Before this project that began in 2023, platypuses were absent from the national park for more than half a century. “Visitors are reporting …

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School approved apps could pose risks to Australian children’s data

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A new research led by the University of New South Wales has found approximately 200 school-endorsed Android apps have been harvesting children’s data to third parties. These apps operate behind highly complex privacy policies with many teachers and parents unaware of their security risks. Image: Image Credit: RDNE Stock Project / Pexels Produced By: Toni …

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Infinite distraction: how to actually stop scrolling on social media

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Anyone with a mobile phone and an account on social media can scroll on different apps to obtain content whenever they want and for as long as they want. But for some, the infinite stream of content is paralysing and distracting. Endless scrolling has been around since 2008 as a design feature to provide unlimited …

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More funding announced for combatting allergic diseases

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The Federal government has announced $14.6 million over two years to combat the allergy crisis. So far, around 8 million Australians live with an allergic disease, and research and programs have been essential to reduce risks. The funding will also help to support creating new programs, adding more research, and training allergy experts. Image: Image …

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Experts warn of rising violent antifeminist movement

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New research shows how young Australians think about gender and violence. The research from the University of Melbourne found around 40 per cent of teenage boys believe women are lying about domestic and sexual violence. But also a minority of participants believe feminism should be resisted with violence. Full story by RTRFM Image: Anti-domestic and …

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