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Australia's leading publisher of science news, journals and books.

Not-for-profit, editorially independent and proudly part of the research community.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to #ResearchIntegrity, we've joined the #STMIntegrityHub 🤝

An initiative of @stmassoc.bsky.social, the STM Integrity Hub helps publishers address paper mills and other emerging integrity threats through a suite of detection tools.

#PublicationIntegrityWeek
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November 2, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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🔥 New in IJWF:

Hecht et al. show that stratified forest sampling and coarser model outputs can reduce data requirements while maintaining useful wildfire fuel treatment planning insights.

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Fuel treatment priorities across sampling strategies and spatial resolutions. Forest type maps derived from all inventory plots and stratified, random and targeted subsets. Aboveground carbon distributions after 50 simulated years at 100 m and 500 m resolution.
November 2, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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New in #AusJChem!
Zarzour et al. report optimization strategies toward generating high polymer grafting density of poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) using bovine serum albumin backbone to give comb polymers structures in drug delivery.
Read the article: doi.org/10.1071/CH26...
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) bottlebrush and comb polymers using denatured albumin backbones for potential DNA delivery
We aimed to generate a bottlebrush polymer in which water-soluble poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) branches were grafted onto denatured bovine serum albumin (B
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November 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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📣 JUST PUBLISHED in #AusJPrimaryHealth

Health system responsiveness in cervical screening: experiences of Muslim immigrant women in Australia

📝 Shazra Abbas, Kirsty Teague, Julia Brotherton, Wanda Stelmach, Sumit Kane

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Health system responsiveness in cervical screening: experiences of Muslim immigrant women in Australia
Cervical screening saves lives, yet many immigrant women continue to face barriers to engaging with these services, even in countries with universal health
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October 28, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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What leaves a factory can have consequences far beyond it.

Research across 30 sites in Pakistan reveals widespread contamination and modelled health risks, particularly for children.

Read the full story on ConnectSci News:
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#MarineFreshwaterRes #WaterPollution
October 29, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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📣 JUST PUBLISHED in #AusJPrimaryHealth

Perspectives on primary care management of chronic hepatitis B in refugees: findings from qualitative interviews with healthcare providers in Melbourne, Victoria

📝 A Fakhouri, SL Newton, L Mascarenhas, M Temple-Smith

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Perspectives on primary care management of chronic hepatitis B in refugees: findings from qualitative interviews with healthcare providers in Melbourne, Victoria
Chronic hepatitis B disproportionately impacts refugees in Australia, yet there is a lack of primary care services targeting this population. Barriers incl
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October 28, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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NEW: Australian Lycaenid Butterflies: The Immature Stages
Vol 14, Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera

The immature biology, morphology & life history of 150+ Lycaenidae butterfly species, featuring photos of immature stages, associated ants & adult butterflies.

www.publishing.csiro.au/book/8080
The cover of the book 'Australian Lycaenid Butterflies' alongside two internal spreads, showing two columns of text and labelled larvae images, as well as the colour plates with photographs of each life stage of two butterfly species.
November 2, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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NEW BOOK: Guide to Useful Native Plants from Eastern Temperate Australia

A guide to 150+ plants from Brisbane to the VIC–SA border. It includes species descriptions, 600 colour photos & drawings, distribution maps & uses of native plants as food, fibre & medicine.

www.publishing.csiro.au/book/8189
The cover of the book 'Guide to Useful Native Plants from Eastern Temperate Australia', alongside two internal spreads showing the comprehensive species profiles and photographs of Saw-toothed banksia and Grey saltbush.
November 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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New #PHRP #EditorsChoice article ⚕️

'40 years of the Ottawa Charter. Why healthy public policy still matters for health equity in Australia'
By Carmel Williams, Samantha Thomas, Luke Wolfenden & Don Nutbeam.

Published #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1071/PU26...
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November 1, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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New #RepFertDev #EditorsChoice article 🧪

'Systemic complement C3 reduction in infertile women with endometrial dysbiosis: preliminary observations'
By Shinya Yamaguchi, Takumi Sato & Hirotaka Matsumi.

Published in @repfertdev.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1071/RD26...
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October 29, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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New #PHRP #EditorsChoice article ⚕️

'How can we meaningfully involve older adults in aged care research? Insights from establishing a consumer research advisory group'
By Janani Thillainadesan, et al.

Published #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1071/PU25...
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October 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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"Teenagers, their families and GPs are placed under increased pressure due to long waits for specialist mental healthcare, as researchers call on GPs to take part in a new service pilot designed to support young people while they wait."

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Teens wait months for mental healthcare as GPs step in to bridge the gap New Australian research reveals that teenagers, their families and GPs are placed under increased pressure due to l
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October 27, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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New #PacificConsBio #EditorsChoice article 🦅

'Quantifying knowledge uncertainty in the conservation status of Australian birds'
By James E. M. Watson, et al.

Published #OpenAccess in @pacificconsbio.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1071/PC25...
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October 27, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Whether through our fully open access journals, APC-funded publishing or Read & Publish agreements, we help research get seen – giving it greater potential to inform, inspire and create impact.

Librarians, help your researchers unlock #OpenAccess – contact us to learn more: connectsci.au/contact-us
October 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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🔥 New in IJWF:

Cienciala et al. found stable or declining burnt forest areas across most of 22 European countries (1990–2024), but an aggregate trend reversal emerged around 2014. Their result shows increasing burnt areas under future climate scenarios.

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#IJWildlandFire
European burnt forest area trends reversed around 2014, shifting from a 3.03% annual decline to a 4.59% increase. Under SSP2-4.5, burnt forest area is projected to increase in Sweden, Czech Republic and Italy towards 2085. Vapour pressure deficit emerged as the strongest predictor of European burnt forest area variability.
October 22, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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What happens when fishing is off-limits?

A 12-year study in Australia’s Solitary Islands Marine Park found that three targeted fish species were consistently more abundant in fully protected areas. The findings highlight the value of no-take zones for marine conservation.

doi.org/10.1071/MF26...
October 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Can agriculture and native biodiversity coexist? Nature and Farming: Sustaining Native Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes explores how native species provide essential services to farming. From the @csiropublishing.bsky.social BioSelect Collection: bio-one.co/4dpPrSx

#Agriculture #Biodiversity
CSIRO Publishing BioSelect Collection. Nature and Farming: Sustaining Native Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes. David Norton,Nick Read.
October 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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New in the Press #AusJChem!

Pemberton et al. showcase a diversity-oriented clicking strategy to synthesise functionalised thiophenes, with further diversification enabled by sulfur fluoride exchange click chemistry.

connectsci.au/ch/article/7...

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The synthesis of sulfonyl fluoride functionalised tetrasubstituted thiophenes using a diversity oriented clicking approach
This work showcases the synthesis of highly functionalised thiophenes bearing a sulfur-fluoride warhead through the diversity-oriented clickable hub 2-subs
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October 24, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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Almost half of all journal articles published by CSIRO Publishing since 2021 have been open access.

This #OpenAccessWeek, explore the options available across our journal portfolio and find the best pathway for your research: connectsci.au/journals/pag...
October 21, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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We're thrilled that two of our books are 2026
@rzsnsw.bsky.social Whitley Award winners! 🏆🥳

- Biology of Skinks of the Genus Lampropholis: WHITLEY MEDAL
- Carp in Australia: Certificate, Invasive Species Zoology

The #WhitleyAwards recognise the best of Australasian zoological literature each year.
The books 'Biology of Skinks of the Genus Lampropholis' and 'Carp in Australia' overlaid on a confetti background image. Beside the skinks book is a 'Whitley Medal Winner' award sticker and beside the carp book is a 'Whitley Award Winner' award sticker.
October 21, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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Bai et al. report a novel fluorescent styrylpyridinium-based probe that exhibits strong coordination and highly selectivity toward Zn2+ ions in aqueous solution with low detection limit at room temperature for metal ion detection.
Read the article: doi.org/10.1071/CH23...
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A novel ratiometric fluorescent sensor based on terpyridine derivatives for Zn2+ in aqueous solution
We designed and synthesized a new fluorescent probe G based on 4-bromobenzaldehyde, CH3I and 4-vinylpyridine. Probe G formed a 1 : 1 complex with Zn2+ that
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October 16, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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Can the ocean change in just 300 metres?

New research on the Great Barrier Reef reveals how tides, depth and water movement shape seawater chemistry between mangroves and coral reefs.

Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1071/MF25...

#MarineFreshwaterRes #MarineScience #oceanchemistry
October 15, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Some #birds are flying under the radar, literally. Low certainty in their #Conservation status means we might be missing the warning signs

A third of species had low status certainty, including 48 #ThreatenedSpecies

#EditorsChoice

Read the full article by Watson et al here doi.org/10.1071/PC25...
Quantifying knowledge uncertainty in the conservation status of Australian birds
Australia may be underestimating the extinction risk facing many of its birds. Assessing 255 species, we found that 29% had highly uncertain conservation s
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October 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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New in #AusJChem!
Gale et al. review advances in transmembrane anion transport, from fluoride and phosphate carriers to photoswitchable systems, with promise for antimicrobial, anticancer and cystic fibrosis therapies.
#OpenAccess @csiropublishing.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1071/CH26...
Advances in transmembrane anion transport by discrete molecular carriers
Life is sustained at the cellular level by maintaining a fine balance of ions across phospholipid membranes. Transmembrane anion transport by small molecul
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October 13, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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🔥 New in IJWF:

Bhatta et al. developed a smartphone-based AI framework using YOLOv11, object tracking and depth estimation to detect and approximately map fuels around homes in 3D, supporting wildfire risk assessment and mitigation.

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#IJWildlandFire
Mapping of object detection results using the B-FiDSY-3D framework: (a) Open Street Map visualization; (b) Google Earth visualization; (c) closer view of detected objects in Google Earth. Application of the B-FiDSY-3D framework to a street at the Eleven13 apartments: (a) mapping object detection results in Google Earth; (b) 3D object detection model for enhanced visualization. Demonstrating home ignition zone attributes comprising building features and defensible space fuels.
October 10, 2026 at 4:14 AM