The Daily Aus
The new way to tackle drink spiking
Apr 4, 2025
Discover a groundbreaking stir stick, Spikeless, which can detect harmful drugs in drinks within 30 seconds, enhancing safety for young people. Learn about a miniature pacemaker designed for kids with heart defects. Hear about a rare lion cub's birth that warms hearts, alongside an exciting initiative to grow mushrooms in space. Plus, celebrate inclusivity as a Melbourne theatre company prepares to bring Shrek the Musical to the stage, focusing on getting more actors involved!
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- The innovative Spikeless stir stick from researchers can detect drink spiking within 30 seconds, enhancing patron safety at venues.
- Stars and the Moon, a Melbourne all-abilities theatre company, emphasizes inclusivity by providing theatrical opportunities for performers of all abilities.
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Breakthrough in Drink Spiking Detection
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a new stir stick called Spikeless, which can detect drink spiking within 30 seconds. This innovation addresses the rising concern around drink spiking, a practice which often targets vulnerable individuals, particularly young women. Unlike previous detection methods such as coasters or straws, this discreet stir stick does not contaminate the drink, allowing individuals to continue drinking if no drugs are detected. The researchers hope that venues will provide these stir sticks, thus shifting the responsibility from individuals to establishments for ensuring patron safety.
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