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R&D critical to economic recovery in 2020–21 Budget
Five months later than originally scheduled, and in the midst of a global pandemic, Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg finally delivered the 2020–21 Budget. [ + ]
Single daily pill for Parkinson's disease developed
Scientists have developed a pill which uses the stomach as a drug reservoir and delivers medicines slowly over time to patients with Parkinson's disease. [ + ]
Fast data acquisition with a high-speed spectrometer
US researchers have reported what is claimed to be the first dual-comb spectrometer with a pulse repetition rate of 10 GHz. [ + ]
How does diet influence stroke risk?
Different types of food are linked to risks of different types of stroke, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal. [ + ]
GMP warehouse mapping: step-by-step guidelines for validating life science storage facilities
Good manufacturing practice (GMP) regulators have sharpened their focus on warehouse storage and distribution practices. [ + ]
The missing link behind severe cases of COVID-19?
More than 10% of healthy people who develop severe COVID-19 have misguided antibodies that attack the patient's own immune system. [ + ]
Diabetes drug benefits cognition, pregnancy outcomes
Metformin could be particularly beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes who are older or looking to become pregnant, as discovered by two separate studies. [ + ]
'Blueprint' to stabilise the Earth's climate released
Scientists have produced what they claim is the first comprehensive global-scale analysis of terrestrial areas essential for biodiversity and climate resilience. [ + ]
Aus Govt joins COVAX, funds more local COVID-19 vaccines
The Australian Government has joined the COVAX facility, enabling the purchase of COVID-19 vaccine doses as they become available. [ + ]
Cortical vision device could restore sight to the blind
The bionic vision system makes it possible to treat many conditions that currently have treatment limitations, thanks to the use of electronic implants that sit on the surface of the brain. [ + ]
Phosphine discovery hints at life on Venus
The detection of a rare molecule known as phosphine, in the clouds of the planet Venus, points to the potential existence of extraterrestrial 'aerial' life. [ + ]
Steroids improve outcomes for severe COVID-19 infections
Studies of critically ill patients with COVID-19 show that fewer patients died and less ICU support was required when patients received corticosteroids. [ + ]
The importance of quantitative cell culture for successful experiments
The human eye is not good at measuring something quantitatively. Despite this, many cell culture processes today still rely on visual observation. [ + ]
AI algorithm assists in diagnosing skin diseases
South Korean researchers have developed a deep learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can accurately classify cutaneous skin disorders. [ + ]
'Breastfeeding' hormone present in new dads
New fathers are flooded with prolactin — the same chemical found in breastfeeding mothers — which unlocks the paternal instinct and helps to make them better dads. [ + ]
