Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Sea Shepherd bails on whale fight
Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd says Japan is now using military-grade technology to track its ships ...
Gut bugs could influence anxiety
Animal studies have uncovered a potential link between gut bacteria and anxiety.
Renewable rise reviewed
Australia’s first Renewable Energy Index report has been released, showing the growing role of clean power...
Shark drones loom on local beaches
Shark-spotting drones will soon start patrolling Australian beaches.
Boys display high rate of misbehaviour
A new study says one in five primary school boys exhibit emotional and behavioural problems.
Experts review what Exxon knew
Harvard University researchers say Exxon Mobil has intentionally misrepresented climate science.
Uni sector growing through struggle
UNSW’s deputy vice-chancellor has reflected on the growing pains of Australian universities.
Antarctic lake reveals new method for DNA
Australian researchers have discovered an entirely new way of sharing DNA, in a study of Antarctic microbes.
Harbour to house new reef
A modular artificial reef will soon be suspended near the Sydney Opera House.
Some species slow in whale revival
Local researchers have looked at whale population recovery times since the era when many were hunted almost to extinction.
Toxic leaks could seep into Sydney
Water scientists say millions of litres of toxic water is escaping from a derelict coal mine into Sydney's drinking water catchment.
Engineers make zinc-air advance
Australian researchers have removed a major stumbling block preventing zinc-air batteries from overtaking lithium-ion.
Experts want end to overdiagnosis
Australian clinicians want a serious focus on the problems of overdiagnosis and related overtreatment.
Outback rocks shed light on ancient life
ANU scientists are solving the mysteries of how life as we know it first emerged.
Animal crimes largely ignored
A new report says there is very little investigation or even recognition of the seriousness of wildlife crime.