Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
A new report adds to the growing suggestion that drug addiction can be inherited.
Satellite aquifer checks enabled
Researchers have developed a way to use satellite data to find how long it takes for an aquifer to refill.
Australia could lead nuclear tech
An energy policy expert says Australia can help make nuclear power safer.
Study plugs UK's genetic insurance rules
As genetic testing becomes a cheaper and more powerful medical tool, experts are concerned about how the insurance industry treats it.
ANU insider makes corruption claim
A whistle-blower says corruption at the Australian National University has cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
Expert plugs crypto-conservation
A Swedish ecologist has proposed a crypto-anarchist approach to environmental protection.
Mental help in trans treatment
West Australian researchers say giving trans or gender diverse kids hormone to suppress puberty can improve their mental health.
Mercury deal moving ahead
A global treaty to protect human health and the environment comes into force in 90 days, but Australia has still not ratified it.
Reef bleaching range increased
A new review has found coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef last year was worse than expected.
Safe home for star-cross'd marsupial
Ecologists are using a predator-free zone in Western Australia to protect a chivalrous breed of tiny marsupials.
Science makes art of sea floor
Oceanographers want people to appreciate the beauty and mystery of the deep sea floor.
CSIRO tech map for heavy innovation
CSIRO has released a technology roadmap to guide Australia’s $90 billion mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
Forrest drops major money
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has announced a $400 million philanthropic donation.
Big step in high-tech holograms
Australian researchers have helped created the world’s thinnest hologram – a big step in efforts to integrate 3D holography into everyday electronics.
NCI buying next-gen gear
Australia has purchased two high-performance storage solutions to provide an advanced data platform for researchers.
Visa change risks local research
Medical research could already be suffering under Australia’s new visa laws.
Cave confirms 50,000 year presence
Evidence from a remote cave on Australia’s north coast has confirmed human occupation of the region 50,000 years ago.
'Healthy' obesity has risks
British researchers say ‘healthy’ obese people still have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Fear found in gut-brain link
Scientists have linked gut bacteria to anxiety disorders – bringing new meaning to the term ‘butterflies in the stomach’.
Sea drills reveal Antarctic-rain link
Researchers have probed the link between the Antarctic climate and Australian weather.