A newborn’s first breath is an emotional moment. It’s also crucial for clearing the liquid that previously filled their lungs, which helps a fetus grow and develop. “But newborns who don’t effectively clear their lungs as they’re coming into the world can’t get enough oxygen, putting them at risk of complications and admission to the…
The airways of people with sleep apnoea collapse much more quickly than previously thought, say Adelaide researchers. It’s a finding which could help improve treatments for sleep apnoea. Up to 20 per cent of Australian adults have obstructive sleep apnoea, although many cases are undiagnosed. It means while people are sleeping their airway collapses repeatedly…
Sydney researchers have discovered how a specific protein causes scar tissue to be made in the lungs of asthmatic patients. This finding could be used in the treatment of asthma by developing new drugs to target scar tissue formation and thereby assist asthmatics who have trouble breathing. “Scar tissue is a major contributor during an…
A study of atmospheric particles in Australian cities has provided new information on tiny particles that are believed to be most dangerous to human health. The research, carried out by Dr Melita Keywood from CSIRO, has identified for the first time in Australia the chemical make-up of different sized particles in the air. Tiny particles,…
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Fresh Science is a national competition and training program helping early-career researchers find and share their stories of discovery.
We take young researchers with no media experience and help them become media spokespeople for their science, and reach stakeholders in government and industry.
Fresh Science gives finalists a taste of life in the limelight, with a day of media training, a day of training in stakeholder engagement, and a public event in their home state.
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