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Study finds a secure visa, employment, income, good housing conditions and control over environmental circumstances are associated with good mental health outcomes in refugees

9 months ago unsw.edu.au psychology

Modelling shows that widespread rooftop solar panel installation in cities could raise daytime temperatures by up to 1.5 °C and potentially lower nighttime temperatures by up to 0.6 °C

10 months ago unsw.edu.au physics

Study shows that non-professional athletes people who experience sports-related concussions exhibit no long-term cognitive deficits and even show slightly better performance in working memory and verbal reasoning compared to people who haven't suffered a concussion

11 months ago unsw.edu.au neuroscience

The person who took notes on this PDF file says 'backwards reasoning' (a la Hoare, start proof from the weakest postcondition) is better than 'forward reasoning' (a la Floyd, this paper, start proof from the strongest precondition) --- where can I find examples of people doing either…

10 months ago cgi.cse.unsw.edu.au pdf

Study challenges view that non-native species can only reach Antarctica from remote Southern Ocean islands, shows Antarctica's coastlines at risk of species incursions from all major Southern Hemisphere landmasses

11 months ago unsw.edu.au antarctica environment

Study finds the heat mitigation benefits of trees are significantly reduced during heatwaves and that climate models overestimate the peak cooling efficiency of trees

12 months ago unsw.edu.au environment

A rock that might hold the oldest form of complex life on Earth

13 months ago news.unsw.edu.au biology earth

Slow-release ketamine tablet shown to reduce depression symptoms in treatment-resistant depression; may offer cost-effective and accessible alternative to existing clinic-based treatments

13 months ago unsw.edu.au medicine

Research suggests higher intake of fruit reduces development of depression

14 months ago cheba.unsw.edu.au health

Diabetes medication semaglutide [known by brand names Ozempic and Wegovy] significantly reduces the risk of kidney failure, loss of kidney function and death from chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes…

14 months ago unsw.edu.au diabetes disease medicine

Opioid initiation after emergency department visit or hospitalisation decreased by 16% and long-term opioid use decreased by 33%, NSW [Australia] study shows

14 months ago unsw.edu.au australia health

76% of people who committed serious violent offences and were found not guilty due to mental illness had visited at least one mental health service prior to the offence…

15 months ago unsw.edu.au health

Cold brew coffee in 3 minutes using acoustic cavitation

15 months ago unsw.edu.au

Long COVID immune abnormalities largely resolved at 24 months, providing optimism that long COVID symptoms resolve over time

15 months ago unsw.edu.au covid health

Eating a high-quality breakfast every day can improve school students' motivation and achievement

16 months ago unsw.edu.au psychology

Cognitive behaviour therapy a more effective, long-lasting treatment for prolonged grief disorder than mindfulness therapy, study (n=100) shows

15 months ago unsw.edu.au psychology

PFAS 'forever chemicals' levels exceed drinking water guidelines in large fraction of global surface and groundwater

16 months ago unsw.edu.au environment

Urban greenspaces including parks, gardens and verges are more similar to natural ecosystems than previously reported and deliver multiple important ecosystem services at similar levels to nearby natural ecosystems

16 months ago unsw.edu.au environment

Survey [20,806 people] shows young drivers have a 30% greater risk of crashing in their first year if they drive their own car compared to those who borrow the family car

16 months ago unsw.edu.au health

Taking antipsychotics during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

17 months ago unsw.edu.au health

Study of Australian dingoes shows their urine can communicate age information, and urine from males in their prime can deter others from an area, potentially offering scientists a new non-lethal dingo management tool

16 months ago unsw.edu.au australia

UTIs caused by E

16 months ago unsw.edu.au health

Prescription opioid use associated with an increased risk of serious falls among all adult age groups, new study (n = 3,212,369) shows

17 months ago unsw.edu.au health

Climate change will cause solar panels to degrade faster in hot and humid regions across Australia, resulting in an up to 12% increase in power loss and an approximately 10% rise in energy prices by 2059…

18 months ago unsw.edu.au australia environment

Self assessment study (n = 238,969) suggests that difficulty walking short distances is closely associated with a higher fracture risk in older people

18 months ago newsroom.unsw.edu.au health

Reflective materials and irrigated trees: study shows how to cool one of the world’s hottest cities by 4.5°C

19 months ago unsw.edu.au environment

Balance-training exercise games are effective at preventing falls in people over the age of 65, reducing the number of falls by 26% study (n = 769) shows

18 months ago newsroom.unsw.edu.au game health

Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc Batteries move towards commercial with solution to dendritic corrosion issue.

19 months ago unsw.edu.au chemistry

Levels of atmospheric aerosols and greenhouse gas emissions will have a significant impact on the efficiency and cost of solar energy, analysis of Global Climate Models concludes

20 months ago newsroom.unsw.edu.au environment

Most corporations are not reporting the full scope of their carbon footprint, with the majority of Scope 3 emissions disclosed by companies being not captured and too low