Nick Lavars

Melbourne

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Articles

Himalayan Fungus Compound Tweaked for 40x Anti-Cancer Boost

1 month ago | newatlas.com | Nick Lavars

By using a compound derived from a Himalayan fungus and used for centuries in Chinese medicine as a jumping off point, scientists have developed a new chemotherapy drug with powerful anti-cancer effects. Doing so involved chemically altering the compound to better infiltrate cancerous cells, which proved to boost its potency by up to 40 times. Editor's note: Readers often ask us for follow-ups on memorable stories. What has happened to this story over the years?
Fecal transplants show success in autism clinical trials, study finds

1 month ago | autism.einnews.com | Rich Haridy |Nick Lavars |Rich has written

Scientific research continues to uncover interesting connections between the gut microbiome and human health, including everything from depression to PTSD to autoimmune disease. Another example of this are emerging ties between gut health and autism. Exciting new research, now moving to Phase 3 human trials, has found boosting microbial diversity via fecal transplants can dramatically reduce autism symptoms in the long term. Editor's note: Readers often ask us for follow-ups on memorable stories.
Queensland doubles down on e-bikes

Oct 9, 2024 | bicyclenetwork.com.au | Nick Lavars

The Queensland Government has invested a further $1 million to encourage even more residents to use sustainable transport. after its newly introduced E-Mobility Rebate Scheme proved wildly popular and was exhausted in a matter of day. The scheme was introduced on 23 September to provide e-bike buyers with a $500 rebate towards the purchase price of eligible vehicles. $200 rebates were also on offer for eligible e-scooters.
All smiles at the 30th United Energy Around the Bay

Oct 9, 2024 | bicyclenetwork.com.au | Nick Lavars

More than 7000 riders braved testing conditions on Sunday to take part in a very special United Energy Around the Bay, the 30th anniversary of Melbourne’s most iconic bike ride. Those taking on the 300km route were rewarded with a cold and wet start line at Albert Park just after 5am, and things hardly improved by the time the 220km and 100km riders departed not long after.
Registrations open for the 2024 Bicycle Network AGM

Oct 9, 2024 | bicyclenetwork.com.au | Nick Lavars

Bicycle Network’s 2024 Annual General Meeting will take place at its head office in Melbourne on Wednesday 30 October. All Bicycle Network members are welcome to attend in-person, but only eligible members who have been continuous members for nine months may attend virtually via Zoom. You can register for online participation here. Voting for the Bicycle Network 2024 Board election is also now underway and two vacancies will be filled at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 30 October at 5pm.
Are you ready to roll for National Ride2Work Day?

Oct 9, 2024 | bicyclenetwork.com.au | Nick Lavars

National Ride2Work Day is fast approaching and those looking for some motivation to get the wheels turning this spring are encouraged to get involved in Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter bike riding. Whether you’re a committed commuter, never ridden to the office, or pedal in part-time, National Ride2Work Day is a great opportunity to discover and enjoy the many benefits a bike ride can bring.
Train travel impacts for October

Oct 9, 2024 | bicyclenetwork.com.au | Nick Lavars

Riders who take their bikes on trains may encounter disruptions over the coming weeks, as buses replace trains on routes around Melbourne. Riders should note that bikes are not permitted to be carried on replacement buses, unless they are folded and bagged. Buses will replace trains at the following times. On the Sunbury line between North Melbourne and Sunshine stations:From 8.45pm Friday 25 October to last service Sunday 27 OctoberFrom 8.30pm Tuesday to last service Tuesday 29 October.
New e-scooter rules hit hard

Oct 9, 2024 | bicyclenetwork.com.au | Nick Lavars

The Victorian government has introduced its permanent rules for e-scooter across the state as its two-year trial winds up. Responding to widespread public complaints of lawless behaviour, and unwelcome queues of riders at hospital emergency departments, tough penalties have been introduced for a range of common rule breaches. Fines for riding without a helmet have increased to $395, riding on a footpath to $296 and carrying a passenger to $247.
Galada gravel grooves are gone

Oct 9, 2024 | bicyclenetwork.com.au | Nick Lavars

Loose gravel has its place in this era of enthusiasm for riding car-sparse dirt roads and breathing dust instead of petrol fumes, but that place is not on shared-path detours. The Galada Tamboore trail runs along the Hume Freeway corridor through Melbourne’s outer north, linking the burgeoning suburbs of Thomastown, Epping and Woolert.
Recall: ACCC pulls plug on stationary trainer

Oct 9, 2024 | bicyclenetwork.com.au | Nick Lavars

The Garmin Tacx NEO Bike Plus stationary bike has been recalled because the internal power board can overheat and catch fire. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) there is a risk of serious injury from burns and/or property damage if the power supply board overheats and catches fire. The ACCC is currently in discussions with Tacx B.V. about an appropriate remedy. Consumers should unplug the product from power immediately.