Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Australia is the only developed nation on a new list of global deforestation hotspots.
Oscillation hints at new particle
Some high-tech research has uncovered hints of an unknown quantum particle.
COVID boosts government trust
People’s trust in government in Australia appears to have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google baulks at research terms
Google has reportedly moved to tighten control over its scientists’ papers.
Health head calls for green focus
Experts want the health sector to show the same leadership on climate change as during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Locals seek new anti-viral
Queensland researchers are working to cut the global death rate from dengue, Zika and other mosquito-borne viruses.
Funds back new jabs
The Federal Government has funded trials for new COVID-19 vaccines that could have a number of benefits over current treatments.
Cheap tube for flinging fish
Engineers have come up with a fish transport system that lets them glide over dam walls, weirs and other barriers.
Coastal 'hot spots' inform new efforts
Australian scientists have come up with a new way to spot coastal ‘bright spots’ and repair marine ecosystems.
Study plots dot sizes
Australian researchers have come up with a new process for calculating the perfect size and density of quantum dots in solar panels, which could topple efficiency records.
Wheat stack boosts resistance
CSIRO bio-engineers are developing new wheats with a stronger resistance against rust diseases.
Galactic link spotted
Australian researchers have observed a 50-million-light-year-long galaxy filament ...
DNA sweep helps detect pests
Authorities are testing technology that can detect trace amounts of pest fish DNA in water samples.
Green light for lab nuggets
The world’s first lab-grown meat product has been approved for commercial sale.
MDBP missing big points
Experts have reflected on the latest 5-year evaluation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).
Red meat has green cost
German researchers say meat should be 2.5 times more expensive to reflect costs to the climate.
Seaweed food awarded
Livestock feed made from seaweed has been awarded the world’s largest monetary reward in the global food arena.