Science Updates is a weekly email alert from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
== INDEPTH: MODERN BUG BATTLEGROUNDS ==
We've made enormous advances in our battle against bacteria, but it seems that the bugs are starting to fight back, and it's only going to get scarier.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5515/0/
== DR KARL: PROSTATE IGNORANCE NO WEE PROBLEM ==
The prostate gland is little understood by most men. Why this is so is a matter Dr Karl can't quite put his finger on.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5516/0/
== VIDEO: ACE DAY JOBS: CITY ARBORIST ==
Karen Sweeney loves talking about trees all day, every day. Watch Ace Day Jobs to find out how she became a tree management officer.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5517/0/
== SURFING SCIENTIST: SLAP ON A CAP ==
Here's a nifty way to put on a latex swimming cap that'll get you in the mood for summer, and possibly even particle physics.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5518/0/
== TOP STORIES FROM NEWS IN SCIENCE == http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/1759/0/
NON-INVASIVE TEST FOR DOWN SYNDROME
US researchers have developed a prenatal blood test that they believe can be used to determine if an unborn baby has Down syndrome without the need for invasive testing methods such as amniocentesis.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5519/0/
'OLD-BOYS CLUB' HOLDING BACK INNOVATION
Science needs to break free of its power-brokers and embrace a participatory web-based culture to boost innovation, says one expert.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5520/0/
TASSIE DEVIL HIGHLIGHTS SPECIES' DECLINE
Hundreds of animals, including the Tasmanian devil, have been added to the list of species threatened with extinction, according to the latest edition of the 'Red List' released today.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5521/0/
FERTILE WOMEN HIT A HIGHER NOTE
A woman raises the pitch of her voice during her most fertile period of the month in an unconscious boost to her femininity, according to a US study.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5522/0/
== GREEN AT WORK: RECYCLING SMALL BATTERIES ==
Once it was almost impossible to recycle batteries. But things have changed.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5523/0/
== IN THE SKY THIS WEEK ==
The Full Moon is Wednesday 15 October. Venus is easily seen high in the early evening sky below the head of the constellation of the Scorpion. During the week, Venus will come closer to the Scorpion. Jupiter has now entered the western evening sky, and is above the constellation of the Scorpion. The sight of this magnificent constellation framed by the two brightest planets is very lovely indeed. By the end of the week Saturn can be seen low in the north-eastern morning sky just before dawn.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/1764/0/
== STARSTUFF PODCAST: FALLING SNOW FOUND ON MARS ==
This week: NASA discovers snow on Mars; Messenger flies by Mercury again; Hubble Telescope's service delayed; and fourth time lucky as SpaceX finally makes it to orbit.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/4567/0/
== ABC HEALTH & WELLBEING == http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/1765/0/
== THE PULSE: TAI CHI GENTLE ON DIABETES ==
Tai chi may help people with type 2 diabetes improve their physical and mental wellbeing, say Australian researchers.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5477/0/
== TRANSCRIPTS NOW ONLINE ==
THE MATHS OF BODY SURFING (Catalyst: 02/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5524/0/
THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS (Catalyst:02/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5512/0/
SNOWBALL EARTH (Catalyst: 02/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5526/0/
LORD JOHN KREBS (In Conversation: 02/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5525/0/
PROFESSOR PENNY SACKETT (Sunday Profile: 03/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5527/0/
WAKEY, WAKEY! THE MANY LIVES OF AMPHETAMINE (All In The Mind: 04/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5393/0/
PENNY SACKETT APPOINTED AUSTRALIA'S CHIEF SCIENTIST (Science Show: 04/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5528/0/
DAYLIGHT SAVING AND ENERGY USE (Science Show: 04/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5529/0/
NEW IDEAS ABOUT CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS (Science Show: 04/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5509/0/
BRAINS CHANGE STRUCTURE WITH USE (Science Show: 04/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5530/0/
KETONE BODIES – A NEW FOOD ON THE WAY (Science Show: 04/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5531/0/
NEW WAVE TECHNOLOGY A POTENTIAL MAJOR SOURCE OF ENERGY (Science Show: 04/10/2008)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/5532/0/
== COMING UP ON ABC RADIO == http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/1773/0/
THE SCIENCE SHOW - Science: flavour of the year?
Saturday 11 October, 12.05pm & Monday 13 October, 7.05pm RN
There is now new evidence that more young people may be choosing science as an educational option. Helen Haste of Harvard goes through the figures and finds distinct signs of a turn around. And at the University of Queensland Professor Phil Long suggests a new way of imparting scientific ideas could be the key to keeping students interested. Most traditional approaches, he says, are both boring and pointless. But what innovations are working?
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/902/0/
ALL IN THE MIND - Dementia and antipsychotics: medication or management?
Saturday 11 October, 1.05pm & Monday 13 October, 1.05pm RN
Dementia can trigger behaviours that are deeply depressing to loved ones such as aggression, agitation and even delusions and hallucinations. Antipsychotic medications are commonly prescribed but they are now known to increase the risk of mortality and stroke. There are also concerns their use is excessive in under-resourced aged care settings, so are they a management tool or good medical practice?
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/903/0/
OCKHAM'S RAZOR - The events of 1859
Sunday 12 October, 8.45am RN
Next year we celebrate two famous men's 200th birthdays – Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln. Today Sydney science writer Peter Macinnis tells us of the many scientific and technological discoveries of that era. To name a few, the world would be linked by wires, rails, canals and steamer routes and suburban trams and trains would start to appear in major cities across the world.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/910/0/
INNOVATIONS
Sunday 12 October (0830hrs UT), Monday 13 October (1330 & 1705hrs UT), Wednesday 15 October (0430hrs UT), Radio Australia
The latest weapon in the war on ATM ram-raiders; how exercise can keep dementia at bay; and a new and non-invasive approach to the treatment of melanoma.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/1775/0/
THE HEALTH REPORT - Restless legs syndrome
Monday 13 October, 8.30am & 8.05pm RN
Restless legs syndrome usually manifests itself with an urge to move the legs, but not always, and is accompanied by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations. It can affect people quite differently. Some patients may just be simply inconvenienced while others suffer a great deal from wakefulness and disturbed sleep.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/920/0/
IN CONVERSATION - Blast off
Thursday 16 October, 7.35pm RN
He's one of the most individualistic rocket scientists to hit the Americans - and one of the most successful. Ken McCracken learned his astronomy in Tasmania over 50 years ago. He learned to be self-reliant both in Australia and Papua New Guinea and then joined NASA in the United States. It was a surprisingly productive relationship. Dr McCracken looks back on a wonderful career in space research and gives advice on how to deal with tricky bureaucrats with Robyn Williams.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/1468/0/
== HIGHLIGHTS ON ABC TV == http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/1773/0/
CATALYST
ABC1, 8:00pm Thursday, 16 October 2008
In this episode chemical whales – just how much chemical contamination are humpback whales getting with their diet?; Dr Norman Swan investigates the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and how analysing the way they walk can unravel differences in brain function between children with autism and Asperger's syndrome.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/277784/686964/4511/0/
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