Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
A comprehensive study of vaccine safety has concluded, once again, that vaccines are ‘remarkably safe’.
Zircon site saved
A remote patch of WA scrubland has been added to the National Heritage List in order to protect some truly ancient crystals.
'Specific' grant questioned
There are calls for an inquiry into how Shine Energy secured a $4 million grant for a coal plant study.
5G 'telesurgery' tested
An Italian surgeon has successfully performed remote surgery on a cadaver 15 kilometres away.
Ghetto 'miracle' modelled
New modelling of World War II typhus infections reveals how public health interventions eradicated the disease.
Maps checked for AV future
Australian researchers are looking at the new data required for the next age of transport.
New details on gut neurons
The human gut is known as the ‘second brain’, and scientists are discovering how it communicates.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.
New method for battery graphite
Researchers in WA have unexpectedly discovered a new way to make an essential material for lithium ion batteries.
Protons flow for energy tech
Researchers have discovered new materials that can conduct protons, which could be key to next-generation hydrogen fuel cells.
Rich top tipple tally
New research suggests many older Australians are drinking at risky levels, and the wealthy are drinking more than most.
Adelaide VC resigns
Adelaide University’s vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen has been under investigation for alleged misconduct, and has now resigned due to ill health.
Creativity key to STEM too
A local researcher is pushing for Australian schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity.
Hundreds join call for humanity
Hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter calling for efforts to solve the biggest challenges facing humanity.
Video game violence reviewed
A new meta-analysis has found no long-term link between violent video games and youth aggression.
Bushfires to lift threatened numbers
Experts expect the catastrophic 2019-2020 bushfire season to have increased the number of threatened native species in Australia.
Cyclone watch enhanced
Advanced new modelling could protect vulnerable communities from flood and storm damage.
Hungry starfish studied
Scientists have uncovered new details about the life of the ‘cockroach of the sea’ – the crown-of-thorns starfish.
EPBC Act linked to decline
A federal review of Australia’s key environmental law has called for a new independent regulator to be created.
CSIRO deal for bendy screens
CSIRO has bought into a company to help it produce flexible phone screens and other high-tech products.