STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth complicati

🤰 Common sexually transmitted infections #STIs during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth complications including preterm birth, stillbirth and babies born smaller than expected, according to @curtinuniversity.bsky.social #UniofAdelaide #EdithCowanUni

Learning music helps young people flourish Learning music helps young people flourish A new study from Edith Cowan University’s School of Education has found that learning music plays a critical yet often overlooked role in enhanci

🎷 A new study from #EdithCowanUni has found that learning music plays a critical yet often overlooked role in enhancing the wellbeing of children and adolescents, calling for a stronger focus on music education in schools and communities

EXPERT REACTION: Qantas cyberattack puts 6 million customers' data at risk EXPERT REACTION: Qantas cyberattack puts 6 million customers' data at risk Qantas has been hit by a cyberattack, and six million customers’ data are potentially compromised. Below, Australian…

✈️ The #Qantas #cyberattack has puts 6 million customers' data at risk, and Aussie experts from #UniversitySA @latrobeuni.bsky.social #RMIT #EdithCowanUni #Swinburne #UniMelb @curtinuniversity.bsky.social and #UniofAdelaide respond

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Hide and seek: Uncovering new ways to detect hidden apps on smartphones Hide and seek: Uncovering new ways to detect hidden apps on smartphones Researchers at Edith Cowan University have discovered a modern solution to detect vault applications on smartphones, which they…

🤳 #EdithCowanUni have discovered a modern solution to detect vault applications on smartphones, which they say could be a game-changer for law enforcement. Vault apps allow users to hide and protect information

Leafy greens could be good for the heart Leafy greens could be good for the heart A cup and a half of leafy green vegetables could go a long way to addressing atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVD’s), new research from Edith Cowan…

🥗 A cup and a half of leafy green vegetables could go a long way to addressing atherosclerotic vascular diseases, says #EdithCowanUni

Cancer immunotherapy shows promise for transplant patients Cancer immunotherapy shows promise for transplant patients Organ transplant recipients with advanced cancer, an often overlooked group in cancer care, may benefit from immunotherapy drugs, according…

🏥 Organ transplant recipients with advanced cancer, an often overlooked group in cancer care, may benefit from immunotherapy drugs, according to @flindersuniversity.bsky.social‬ ‪@sydney.edu.au‬ #UQ #UniversitySA #EdithCowanUni

Plutonium levels at Montebello Islands remain elevated 70 years after nuclear weapons tests Plutonium levels at Montebello Islands remain elevated 70 years after nuclear weapons tests Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU), supported by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear…

☢️ #EdithCowanUni @ansto.bsky.social‬ have confirmed plutonium levels in sediment of Montebello Islands up to 4,500 times greater than the Western Australian coastline

Delivering real-life change for WA firefighters Delivering real-life change for WA firefighters Research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) into the potential health risks faced by the more than 20,000 volunteer Bush Fire Brigade and 700 Parks and…

👨‍🚒 Research by #EdithCowanUni into the potential health risks faced by the more than 20,000 volunteer Bush Fire Brigade and 700 Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters in Western Australia has already resulted in real-world change

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⚡ Need someone to talk about Australia's future of renewable energy?

🔦 Chat to today's #EXPERTSPOTLIGHT Dr Asma Aziz from #EdithCowanUni

🔋 She can talk about #battery storage #windfarms #renewables and much more!

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Developing a tree map to curb allergies in four major cities Developing a tree map to curb allergies in four major cities Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a tool to visualise allergenic trees in four of Australia’s major cities,…

🌳 #EdithCowanUni say they have developed a tool to visualise allergenic trees in four of Australia’s major cities, which could help alleviate the symptoms of people living with pollen allergies or hay fever

Obesity linked to long COVID Obesity linked to long COVID New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre of Precision Health visiting PhD scholar Ms Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely…

😷 People with excess weight are more likely to experience long-term neurological and mental health symptoms after COVID-19, including headache, vertigo, smell and taste disorders, sleep disturbance, and depression, says #EdithCowanUni

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Why branding plays a big part in politics Why branding plays a big part in politics With federal elections looming and with global politics in the spotlight, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have offered political parties some…

🗳️ With federal elections looming and with global politics in the spotlight, #EdithCowanUni have offered political parties some sage advice, warning that broken election promises could damage the party brand and ultimately lead to a loss of political power

New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button An automated machine learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with…

🦴 An automated machine learning program from #EdithCowanUni has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical testing

Exercise can help men with prostate cancer who are experiencing sexual dysfunction

🏋️‍♂️ A #EdithCowanUni @petermaccc.bsky.social #UniMelb #UQ trial of exercise and psychosexual education as treatments for sexual dysfunction in 112 men with prostate cancer found that exercise improved erectile function, but psychosexual education didn't

EXPERT REACTION: How does alcohol affect your cholesterol levels?

🍺 US and Japanese researchers suggest that starting or quitting drinking has effects on our cholesterol levels, and they are not the way you would think. We asked experts from #UniofAdelaide #EdithCowanUni @sydneyuni.bsky.social #heartfoundation to help explain the research

Australian Vietnamese grandparents redefine successful ageing

💑 As Australia marks 50 years of Vietnamese migration, new research from #EdithCowanUni @latrobeuni.bsky.social has shed light on how Vietnamese Australians view ageing—and it’s very different from Western ideas of ‘successful ageing’

Spraying methyl jasmonate on fruit trees boosts harvest

🍊 Spraying persimmon trees with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can result in healthier, longer-lasting fruit, with increased antioxidants a new #EdithCowanUni study has found

Opportunistic car recalls could damage brands

🚗 Opportunistic tactics used by automotive dealerships could be doing damage to individual automotive brands globally, say #EdithCowanUni #RMIT @utas.edu.au

Aussie teens say sex education is leaving them unprepared for relationships 

👩‍❤️‍👨 A new #EdithCowanUni and @thekidsau.bsky.social study has revealed that Australian teens feel sex education is falling short, leaving them unprepared to navigate complex relationship dynamics

Food choices linked to depression and Alzheimer’s disease

🧠 #EdithCowanUni @murdoch.edu.au #Macquarie_Uni #TheFlorey say diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer’s disease. Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems

Fresh shoots of hope on the tree of life

🦔 @sydneyuni.bsky.social @murdoch.edu.au @scienceanu.bsky.social #Macquarie_Uni #EdithCowanUni #VicGovAu have found that the genetic diversity is being lost across the globe but that conservation have found positive glimmers amid general decline in genetic diversity

WA’s miners could be carbon free in next few years

⚡ Mine sites in regional and remote parts of Western Australia could be fully powered by renewable energy within the next few years, says #EdithCowanUni

Electrifying results for new ACL recovery plan

🧠 Electrical brain stimulation could be the key to getting athletes back on track following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, says #EdithCowanUni