Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Big R&D boost proposed
Investing 3 per cent of GDP into research could boost the economy by $100 billion and create 42,000 new jobs ...
Blue carbon growth suggested
Authorities could be seriously overlooking tidal wetlands in ‘blue carbon’ projects.
Discrimination seen in leader picks
Evidence has emerged of serious racial and sexual discrimination within the leadership echelons of Australian universities.
Drought studies should drive crops
Experts say new findings about plant drought tolerance need to be integrated to protect crops.
Dye stripped with gold approach
Researchers have come up with a new, sustainable solution for wastewater polluted by dyes.
New tech to spread kidney tests
Researchers are working on a potentially revolutionary new device for kidney disease testing.
Offshore issue spotted
Australia’s Biodiversity Council has questioned a proposed environmental law carve out for the offshore oil and gas industry.
Sulphur drives rapid batteries
Engineers are working on new, fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries.
Ambo shows important link
Experts say patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments.
COVID cut reviewed
A new study finds global life expectancy declined by 1.6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long COVID claims probed
A new study questions whether Long COVID is any different to other long term virus effects.
Nervous issues tallied
New stats suggest 2 in 5 people worldwide are experiencing some sort of neurological disorder.
Solar rolls break record
CSIRO scientists have reported a new record efficiency for next-gen roll-to-roll printed solar cells.
Ancient burns traced back
Researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practised at least 11,000 years ago.
Economists enhance health
Experts say health economists can be key to enhancing the efficiency of local hospitals and health networks.