Exposure to fine particulate matter prior to the retrieval of oocytes (eggs) during in vitro fertilisation can reduce the odds of achieving a live birth by almost 40%, according to a new study. [ + ]

A UQ-developed filter contains a patented sorbent solution that uses an ion-exchange technique to isolate and remove the PFAS particles as the water passes through it. [ + ]

Scientists have identified a rare, mutated version of a protein called TNIP1 that causes a chronic autoimmune disease similar to Sjögren's syndrome. [ + ]

The Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024–2029 is set to put the state on a new trajectory to become a global science powerhouse. [ + ]

Highly elevated expression levels of a gene called OLAH are strongly associated with severe respiratory viral infections, researchers have found. [ + ]

Injury dressings found in first-aid kits can be used to identify shark species involved in bite incidents, by being used to gather DNA samples from equipment such as surfboards. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a 'Trojan horse' method that tricks malaria parasites into ingesting a fatal dose of drugs by exploiting the parasite's need for cholesterol to survive. [ + ]

Researchers at the University of Missouri have created a liquid-based solution that eliminates more than 98% of nanoplastics from water. [ + ]

People with a BRCA1 gene mutation, which increases breast and ovarian cancer risk, are also at increased risk of impaired fertility, according to new research. [ + ]

Scientists have discovered a one-dimensional nanoscale material whose colour changes with the temperature, enabling them to make very small and sensitive thermometers. [ + ]

Grab a drink with friends at happy hour and you're likely to feel chatty, friendly and upbeat, but grab a drink alone and you may experience feelings of depression. [ + ]

A two-step flu vaccination strategy that pairs intramuscular injection of a viral vectored flu vaccine with nasal spray administration of a novel attenuated live flu virus appears to be safe and effective in pigs. [ + ]

As the search begins for Australia's next Superstars of STEM, the federal government has provided details of additional funding for its diversity in STEM measures. [ + ]

MRIs can reliably estimate pressures inside the heart to predict if a patient will develop heart failure. [ + ]

As wild boars and red junglefowl gave rise to common pigs and chickens, these animals' genes evolved to express themselves differently. [ + ]