Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
A new study explores whether human needs can be met by surface water and river supplies alone.
Tailings risk detailed
Nearly a third of the world’s mine tailings are stored within or near protected conservation areas, research has found.
Positive view of power progress
The rapid rise of green power could see the planet avoid dangerous levels of warming, a new report says.
Sodium cells could shift supply
Swedish industrial start-up Northvolt says it will make new sodium batteries that could upend the lithium battery industry.
Vaccines reduce long risk
COVID vaccination before infection has been linked to reduced risk of ‘Long COVID’.
Cyber tech growing
Australia’s critical infrastructure - including ports, energy grids and water supplies - reported 143 cyber attacks over the past year ...
Hot heading detailed
“Humanity is breaking all the wrong records when it comes to climate change,” says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) ...
Lasers levelled up
Optical scientists in Australia and the US have created a high-power Star Wars style-laser.
Reference gap closing
Male scientists are more likely to be referenced in papers, but women are catching up.
UQ tops local ranking
The University of Queensland has taken the top position in new local uni rankings.
Touching upgrade for tech hands
Chinese engineers have developed a new system to allow robots to touch.
Bug fight looms despite script drop
Experts say Australia should fight harder in the war against antimicrobial resistance.
Eye transplant breaks ground
Surgeons in the US have successfully performed the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant.
Influence found across trials
Significant industry involvement in clinical trials has prompted transparency concerns.
QUT changes hiring
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has defended its move to eliminate references to “merit” from its hiring policy.