Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Graphene wraps for tech security
QUT engineers have developed a graphene layer to protect communication systems.
Handedness genes discovered
Researchers have identified 48 genetic variants that influence if a person is left-handed, right-handed or ambidextrous.
Qubits honed for quiet record
Local experts have demonstrated a new record low noise level for a qubit.
TikTok too loose for Home Affairs
Home Affairs has run an internal security assessment of the TikTok app.
Virus survival studied
CSIRO has updated estimates of how long the SARS-CoV-2 virus survives on surfaces.
CRISPR bags Nobel
Two scientists have won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for inventing the CRISPR gene-editing tool.
Black holes drive new prizes
Breakthroughs in the understanding of black holes have been honoured with this year’s Nobel Prize in physics.
Female whale sharks outstretch males
New research shows female whale sharks are the world’s largest fish.
Fitzroy changes impact sawfish
Changing water levels in Western Australia’s Fitzroy River are impacting freshwater sawfish growth and survival, new research shows.
Research spend deemed 'scant'
The Federal Government has announced a $1 billion injection into university research.
Scarlet return tied to clones
Supercharged “clones” of bacteria appear to be to blame for the resurgence of scarlet fever.
New concrete could beat 'bergs
Australian researchers have a developed a cement-free concrete that could solve old sewage problems.
Uni changes backed
The Federal Government has cut a deal for the passage of its university course funding changes.
Males mar COVID response
New research finds that men predominate in more than 85 per cent of COVID-19 decision-making bodies.
Name tags backed by survey
Experts say most doctors are missing a fundamental part of patient communication.
Policy boosts jab rates
Research suggests ‘No Jab, No Play’ is a partly effective way to boost vaccination rates.
Single neuron filmed
Queensland researchers have made the first ever recording of a neuron in Australia.
COVID studies questioned
A research ethicist has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is allowing a flood of potentially substandard research.