Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
New tech aids old eye issue
Gene modification therapy has been used to partially restore the vision of a blind patient.
CSIRO digs into mining future
Australia’s top scientists say one of the nation’s oldest industries is key to some of its newest endeavours.
Giant iceberg floats free
The world has a new largest iceberg after a giant chunk broke off Antarctica.
Good calls not linked to IQ
Researchers say a good decision-maker does not have to be the smartest one in the room.
Green materials boost processing
Researchers in Finland say eco-friendly chemicals can actually improve mineral processing.
Maralinga risks continue
New research suggests contamination from nuclear tests at Maralinga could be worse than previously thought.
Gene drives Alzheimer's aspect
Australian researchers have discovered a gene that appears to drive one of the main aspects of Alzheimer’s disease.
MDMA aids PTSD treatment
A Phase 3 clinical trial in the US shows therapy on ecstasy could treat severe PTSD.
Smooth moves block bacteria
Australian engineers have come up with a new antimicrobial surface that massively reduces bacteria build-up.
Solar 'sandwich' discovered
Australian scientists are feeding the world’s hunger for new solar technologies, serving up a high-tech sandwich.
Space head plugs safety role
Australia needs cyber tools to keep up in the space arms race, according to the head of the national Space Agency.
ANU deepens carbon pledge
The Australian National University has committed to reducing carbon emissions to below zero by 2030.
Experts probe Gap scheme
A five-year study of Australia's ‘Closing the Gap’ program suggests it is largely failing.
Baits boosted for mice fight
Farmers and residents are turning to double-strength poison baits amid an ongoing mouse plague in NSW.
Call to support disabled academics
Experts say disabled academics often lack support from their institutions.
Corals swap for adaptive algae
New research suggests corals can swap out their resident algae for more climate change tolerant friends.
Drought lingers in key catchments
Experts say some of Victoria's water catchments have not recovered from the Millenium Drought.