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Nicole Emma Andrews

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Dr Nicole Andrews is an internationally recognised scholar in the field of pain management and an experienced clinician. Dr Andrews currently works as a postdoctoral research fellow at the RECOVER Injury Research Centre, The University of Queensland and as a clinical Occupational Therapist at the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre. Dr Andrews' PhD focused on overactivity in the context of chronic pain (i.e. activity engagement that severely aggravates pain). Her research has increased our understanding of the relationship between pain, activity and daily function in a chronic pain populations and led the development of an innovative award winning mobile health platform called Pain ROADMAP. Dr Andrews' research continues to focus on the development, use and evaluation of innovative and cutting edge technology solutions to improve the management of a variety of heath conditions including acute and persistent pain following Trauma.

Economy

Taiwan Eyes Alaskan Natural Gas to Balance U.S. Trade Surplus

Taiwan is considering increasing natural gas imports from Alaska to help reduce its trade surplus with the United States, the economy ministry announced on Monday. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to...

Oil Prices Rise as Investors Weigh Trump's Tariff Threats and Global Trade Tensions

Oil prices edged higher on Monday despite market concerns over U.S. President Donald Trumps latest tariff move on steel and aluminum imports, which could slow global economic growth and impact energy demand. Brent crude...

Dollar Gains as Trump’s Tariff Plan Fuels Trade War Fears

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans for new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. This move pressured the euro, Australian dollar, and New Zealand dollar while...

Asian Stocks Dip as Dollar Rises Amid Trump’s Tariff Warning

Asian markets slipped on Monday as the U.S. dollar strengthened following President Donald Trumps renewed tariff threats. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump announced plans for a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum...

U.S. Stock Futures Rebound Amid Trump’s Tariff Plans and Inflation Concerns

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Sunday evening as investors engaged in dip-buying after steep losses on Friday. The market initially reacted negatively to President Donald Trumps announcement of new tariffs on...

Politics

New Zealand Concerned as Cook Islands PM Heads to China Without Consultation

New Zealand has expressed concerns over the Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Browns visit to China to sign agreements without prior consultation, despite their constitutional ties. The move has heightened fears about...

India, US in Talks for Combat Vehicle, Fighter Jet Engine Deals

India is negotiating with the United States for the purchase and co-production of combat vehicles and the finalization of a fighter jet engine deal, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets U.S. President Donald Trump this...

Xi Jinping to Attend Russia’s Victory Day Event on May 9

Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted Russias invitation to attend the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, scheduled for May 9 in Moscow. The announcement was made by Russian...

Trump Teases Secret Talks with Putin on Ending Ukraine War

U.S. President Donald Trump stated Sunday that the United States is making progress in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war but declined to share details of his conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin....

Trump Attends Super Bowl Amid Cheers, Boos, and Political Divide

U.S. President Donald Trump attended the Super Bowl on Sunday, becoming the first sitting president to do so. His presence at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans sparked a mixed...

Science

South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s

Inkathazos glowing plasma jets are shown in red and yellow. The starlight from other surrounding galaxies can be seen in the background. K.K.L Charlton (UCT), MeerKAT, HSC, CARTA, IDIA, CC BY You may not know it, but right...

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. Its a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that...

Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?

Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting...

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Technology

Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark to Step Down, Justin Hotard Named Successor

Finnish telecom giant Nokia (HE:NOKIA) announced on Monday that CEO Pekka Lundmark will step down, with Justin Hotard set to take over the role. The leadership transition marks a strategic shift for the company as it...

Morgan Stanley Unveils "Humanoid 100" to Spotlight AI-Driven Robotics Leaders

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has introduced the Humanoid 100, a list of global companies poised to benefit from the rise of humanoid robots. As artificial intelligence evolves from software into physical robotics, investors...

Chinese Automakers and Telecom Giants Embrace DeepSeek AI Integration

Chinas Great Wall Motor and major telecom providers are integrating DeepSeeks AI model, aiming to capitalize on its breakthrough technology. Hebei-based Great Wall Motor, Chinas first publicly listed automaker, confirmed...

T-Mobile and SpaceX Launch Satellite-to-Cell Service Beta, Expanding Coverage Nationwide

T-Mobile has begun large-scale testing of its satellite-to-cell service powered by SpaceXs Starlink, aiming to eliminate mobile dead zones and extend connectivity to remote areas. This initiative could revolutionize mobile...

Taiwan's Chipmakers Face Fierce Competition from China's Growing Foundries

Taiwans Powerchip Technology once saw its partnership with Hefei in 2015 as a gateway to Chinas market. However, its former joint venture, Nexchip, has now become a formidable rival in the legacy chip sector. With Beijing...