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‘Frog saunas’ could save species from deadly fungal disease, study finds

Australian scientists create brick refuges in greenhouses to help green and golden bell frogs survive infection

The Guardian - UK

Walking just three times a week can help prevent lower back pain, new study finds

The study on walking for lower back pain showed promising results, with researchers suggesting that regular walks can help prevent lower back pain and reduce recurrence

Woman & Home

Our ‘frog saunas’ could help save endangered species from the devastating chytrid fungus

All over the world, frogs are being wiped out by the chytrid fungus. At least 500 species have declined, including as many as 90 species now presumed extinct.

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Walking could help prevent recurring back pain – study

Regular strolls improved patients’ quality of life and the amount of time they had to take off work almost halved, the researchers said.

The Independent UK

Threatened species and chips? Other fish frequently sold as flake, Australian study finds

Scalloped hammerhead and greeneye spurdog among at-risk shark discovered in genetic testing of fillets

The Guardian - AU

This telescope can observe stars, satellites and more during the day. But how?

An innovative telescope design has proven successful for daytime skywatching, opening new doors for uninterrupted observation of the cosmos.

Space

For artists, making a living as hard as it's ever been

Many artists earn far less than the average wage, while the cost of producing work increases, a snapshot of Australia's artists shows.

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TISS, Macquarie University offer MA in public policy, international relations

TISS Hyderabad and Macquarie University collaborate for a dual MA in public policy and international relations programme.

The Hindu

Female right whales may never breed after entanglement in fishing gear: study

Female right whales may never breed after entanglement in fishing gear, a new study has found.

The Hindu

Female right whales may never breed after run-ins with fishing gear

Study reveals devastating impacts of entanglements on North Atlantic right whales, highlighting urgent need for ropeless fishing gear.

The Hindu

Aussie breakers gunning to make Paris gold a Dunne deal

High school student Jeff "J-Attack" Dunne and Macquarie University lecturer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn will make history as Australia's first ever Olympic breakers.

AAP

Rough sleepers dying ‘alarmingly’ premature deaths, Sydney homeless data shows

People suffering from schizophrenia especially at risk, homelessness advocates say

The Guardian - AU

Genomic tools show innovative Indigenous agriculture

Research shows Aboriginal people increased the spread of bunya pine, which have held cultural significance for thousands of years, following colonisation.

AAP

By reviewing the name of the Baden-Powell Award, Scouts Australia is grappling with its colonial past

Scouts Australia is considering changing the name of its most prestigious youth award, the Baden-Powell Scout Award.

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Ancient, Distant Signal From Space Offers Insight Into Universe’s Weight

Scientists identify record-breaking fast radio burst dating back eight billion years, shedding light on 'missing' matter between galaxies.

The Independent UK

Astronomers detect most distant fast radio burst to date

The fast radio burst (FRB) is also one of the most energetic ever observed.

The Guardian - AU

The cap fits: how this university prepares graduates for a changing world

MBAs are great at teaching business theory, but graduating with the skills to apply that theory in the real world is invaluable

AAP

Very hungry caterpillars chow down on problem plastic

A pasty-looking caterpillar with a healthy appetite for plastic is exciting researchers with its ability to break down problematic waste such as polyurethane.

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Ancient Egyptian queen's bracelets contain 1st evidence of long-distance trade between Egypt and Greece

The silver used to make an ancient Egyptian queen's bracelets came from Greece, a new analysis finds, offering insight into the Old Kingdom's trade networks.

ABC News

Silver in ancient Egyptian bracelets provides earliest evidence for long-distance trade between Egypt and Greece

An analysis of bracelets owned by ancient Egyptian royalty more than 4,500 years ago has found Egypt and Greece were involved in long-distance trade much earlier than realised.

The New Daily

Stan Grant revolted by ‘social media sewer’ and its racist abuse

Stan Grant was one the few diverse journalists employed in the Australian media industry. His story of relentless abuse is shared by others.

The Guardian - AU

NSW announces $2m to research regional motor neurone disease hotspot

Rates of the disease in Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Leeton are seven times the national average and researchers suspect a link to blue-green algae

Dynamite News

Some motor neuron disease, dementia patients share genetic defects: Research

Some people with motor neuron disease (MND) and dementia">frontotemporal dementia (FTD) have the same uncommon genetic disorders that cause other neurodegenerative illnesses, according to a new study. Read further on Dynamite News:

360info

The fight for press freedom is a fight for us all

Newsrooms are still fighting to honour press freedom despite government pressure, competition with social media platforms and declining trust in the media.

ABC News

Netball's submission to Senate parliamentary inquiry made public, as experts call for desperate update to its concussion policies

Rowena Mobbs has urged Netball Australia to update its concussion policy, in the same week its submission to the senate's parliamentary inquiry was made public.

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