The University of Western Australia

Multi-mode input–output model for cavity magnonics: Phase-resolved control of level repulsion, level attraction, and nonreciprocal transmission

We experimentally validate a unified input–output model that incorporates internal and external coupling phases across multiple cavity modes in a room-temperature cavity magnonic system. By explicitly accounting for both phase contributions, the model provides a clear interpretat...

Do weather-related extreme events influence climate-related opinions? The case of the 2019–2020 Australian Black Summer bushfires

Abstract We report three studies examining the impact of the 2019–2020 Australian bushfires, known as the Black Summer, on Australians’ climate-related opinions. Study 1 was conducted before the peak of the bushfires, whereas studies 2 and 3 were conducted afterwards. In all stud...

Conserving Australian lizards and snakes: an update on progress since 2017

The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017 summarised results from the first comprehensive assessment of the Australian squamate fauna by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), updating a more precursory assessment in 1993. This review outlines the...

A framework for integrating natural and sexual selection within- and across-generations of eukaryotic biphasic life cycles

Abstract An alternation between diploid and haploid phases is universal among sexual eukaryotes, with three kinds of biphasic life cycle distinguished by the presence or absence of mitosis in each phase. Across these biphasic cycles, ‘narrow sense’ natural selection and sexual se...

Discovery and Fine‐Scale Mapping of Hadal Xenophyophore Habitat in the Nova Canton Trough, Central Pacific Ocean

ABSTRACT The occurrence and heterogeneity of biogenic structures at hadal depths remain poorly mapped and quantified at ecologically relevant scales. Xenophyophores can be conspicuous biogenic components of deep‐sea sedimentary environments, but records of their abundance, spatia...

Integration of lipidomic and polygenic risk scores within contemporary clinical cardiovascular risk assessment pathways: a multi-cohort development and validation study

Background Guideline-recommended clinical risk scores such as AusCVDRisk underestimate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in a substantial proportion of individuals who later experience events, with up to 65% initially classified as low or intermediate risk. This limitation is mos...

Identification of a novel small-molecule modulator targeting SNX10 to inhibit osteoclastic bone resorption

Current antiresorptive therapies reduce bone loss by eliminating osteoclasts or inhibiting their formation. However, these approaches could disrupt osteoclast-osteoblast communication and cause serious complications with long-term usage. There is a need for developing new therapi...

Labile carbon input suppresses Q10 of soil organic carbon decomposition by dynamically lowering microbial activation energy mediated by a shift in microbial metabolic strategy

Understanding the temperature sensitivity (Q 10 ) of soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition, as constrained by the activation energy (E a ) of microbial metabolism, is critical for predicting climate-carbon feedbacks. This study examined how exogenous glucose influences Q 10 in...

Design considerations and validation strategies for droplet digital PCR assays targeting exon junctions and rare splice-variant transcripts

Droplet digital PCR is widely recognised for its sensitivity, reproducibility and precision in quantifying target nucleic acid fragments. This technology is crucial in validating gene expression changes across various experimental settings. In particular, droplet digital PCR is h...

Counterfactual Identification of Institutional Rupture: Evidence From Constitutional Transformation in Venezuela

How can institutional rupture be identified in settings where the treated unit is singular, interventions are composite, and institutional deterioration unfolds through mutually reinforcing constitutional, political, and legal transformations? We develop a counterfactual framewor...

Prediagnostic circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D and prostate cancer-specific survival: a collaborative pooled analysis of 13 prospective studies

Abstract Background Previous research suggests higher risk of prostate cancer diagnosis in men with high vitamin D serology, but there are limited data related to prostate cancer survival. In this study, we examine the associations between prediagnostic circulating levels of 25-h...

A compilation of global bio-optical in situ data for ocean-colour satellite applications – version four

Abstract. A global in situ dataset for validation of satellite products from the ESA Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC-CCI) is presented. This version of the compilation, with data starting in 1996, extends to 2025, which is important for the validation of recent algorit...

Wildfire responses of a burrowing mammal were concentrated at burrows rather than nearby habitat

Abstract Background Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of wildfires globally. Despite this, the effects of extreme wildfire events on animal species remain poorly understood. Animal responses to wildfire may be concentrated at fine-scale refuge features and...

Higher growth temperatures compound heatwave recovery of photosynthesis in different populations of Corymbia calophylla

Global temperature rise is leading to increased stress and mortality in forests globally and is driving more frequent and intense heatwaves; however, the interaction between growth temperatures and heatwave events on tree populations remains poorly understood. We aimed to determi...

Does increased staging complexity influence expert agreement in dental age estimation?

Dental age estimation (DAE) is a well-established procedure in current practice, and it is frequently required in forensic and legal investigations. This study aimed to evaluate the intra- and inter-observer reliability of dental development staging among forensic practitioners u...

Does Test Duration Matter? Comparing 1‐s and 5‐s Isometric Mid‐Thigh Pull Protocols for Performance Diagnostics in Basketball Players

ABSTRACT To compare kinetic characteristics of a 1‐s isometric mid‐thigh pull (IMTP) protocol with the traditional 5‐s protocol and examine their associations with basketball‐specific performance. Twenty‐five Tier 3 male basketball players performed standardized 1‐s and 5‐s IMTP...

Modeling the Subglacial Sediment System of the Finnish Lake District Ice Lobe During Deglaciation

Abstract. The systematic connection of glacial conditions in ice models with subglacial geomorphological observations has been limited by an inability to model subglacial sediment processes. The Finnish Lake District Ice Lobe (FLDIL) presents an opportunity to apply new model app...

Following the rules: which type 1 diabetes guidelines, protocols and recommendations are tertiary clinics in Australia following? A quantitative study

OBJECTIVES: This study characterises the use of type 1 diabetes (T1D) guidelines and protocols in Australian T1D clinics working with paediatric patients, and determines if management practices align with T1D-specific guidelines. METHODS: T1D clinic service leaders responded to a...

Genome-Wide Association Study of Corneal Dystrophy Uncovers Novel Risk Loci and Enables Improved Polygenic Prediction of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Abstract Objective To identify risk loci for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) and improve a genetic risk prediction model. Design Genome–wide association study (GWAS), polygenic risk score (PRS) construction, and TCF4 CTG18.1 short tandem repeat (STR) length inference....

Compositional Neural-Cyber-Physical System Verification in the Interactive Theorem Prover of Your Choice

Formal verification of neuro-symbolic cyber-physical systems, such as drones, medical devices and robots, is complicated. Neural components must be trained to be optimal with respect to the available data as well as the safety specifications, and then verified using specialised s...