Emergency department staff now have a new tool to determine whether older adults who have fallen require imaging, thanks to a new decision rule described in a study published in the Canadian…
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Revealing the Hidden Lives of Australian Freshwater Turtles: Insights from New Research
Australia’s freshwater turtles play a vital role in supporting the health of wetlands and rivers. However, alarming statistics indicate that one in three turtle species is currently facing the threat of extinction….
Pollution Threatens Endangered Turtle Population, Resulting in Excess of Females Being Born
A new study led by researchers at Griffith University has revealed that pollution can exacerbate the female-biasing effect of rising global temperatures on green sea turtles. The findings, published in Frontiers in…
New AI-Assisted Molecular Diagnostic Platform Enhances Accuracy of COVID-19 Testing
Researchers in the UK have developed a groundbreaking AI-assisted molecular diagnostic platform that can accurately identify variants of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The portable and cost-effective device, known as VIDIIA Hunter…
Long-Lost Species Of Golden Mole Rediscovered After Almost 90 Years
A team of conservationists has made an exciting discovery, capturing photographs of a species of golden mole that had not been seen for nearly nine decades. Using environmental DNA (eDNA) and specially…
New Research Shows Ultra-Processed Foods are not more Pleasurable to Taste than Less Processed Foods
A recent study conducted by the University of Bristol has found that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are not perceived as more pleasant tasting compared to less processed foods. The findings, published in the…
Experts Raise Concerns About Hong Kong’s Disposable Culture Ahead of Plastic Ban
As Hong Kong prepares to implement a ban on disposable plastic cutlery on April 22, 2024, experts are warning about the city’s prevalent “throwaway culture” and the potential for the ban to…