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Optimism may be increased by taking psychedelic compound psilocybin: study

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Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in the study of psychedelics to treat disorders including major depression, demonstrating that rats given psilocybin exhibit increased optimism over time. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms that has shown promise as a novel treatment for depression. However, the information processing mechanisms affected by psilocybin … Continued

Lebanon struggles to cope as over a million people flee Israel’s military invasion – Oxfam

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The Lebanese authorities, communities and humanitarian agencies are struggling to shelter and provide the necessities of life to over one million people fleeing Israel’s airstrikes and invasion to the south, Oxfam said today. Oxfam is working with local partners in Lebanon and alongside other aid agencies as part of the government’s humanitarian response plan following … Continued

Former GG Sir Peter Cosgrove leads APT cruises

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Former Australian Governor-general and 2001 Australian of the Year, Sir Peter Cosgrove will be a special guest and host on select APT Luxury Travel Kimberley and Northern Europe & Arctic expedition cruises next year.  While onboard, Sir Peter will conduct a series of hosted dinners as well as present several lectures. Drawing on his extensive … Continued

Dementia Australia supports Cooma

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Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Cooma between 21 October and 24 October. It is estimated there are around 138,200 people living with all forms of dementia in New South Wales. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected to … Continued

New Study explores psychosocial risks of collaborative robots: Emphasising the need for worker engagement

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The growing use of collaborative robots in the workplace may pose significant psychosocial risks to workers’ mental health and their job security, but there are ways for organisations to smooth the transition, according to research from the Monash University Business School. Once confined to science fiction, collaborative robots, or cobots, are rapidly reshaping the Australian … Continued

Global AI thought-leaders to discuss risks, trends and opportunities as CPA Congress returns to Canberra

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7 October 2024 Global AI thought-leaders to discuss risks, trends and opportunities as CPA Congress returns to Canberra CPA Congress 2024 will examine how artificial intelligence tools can improve business efficiency and performance Leading industry experts will explore the latest AI trends and how businesses can incorporate the best technologies for them CPA Congress returns … Continued

Metakosmos® Unveils “Kosmosuit Kernel360(TM)” – First of its Kind Spacesuit Telemetry & Human Performance Software

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[Sydney, New South Wales] – [07/10/2024] Metakosmos launches, Kosmosuit Kernel360™, pioneering commercial software, for spacesuit & bioastronautics intelligence. This cutting-edge software aims to redefine how astronauts are trained, while also applicable to operators within extreme conditions across land, sea & air. Drawing on the latest advancements in space technology, real-time operations, digital twins & suit telemetry, … Continued