Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Ketamine controls could bring pain
International governments are trying to place heavier controls on ketamine, but anaesthetists are fighting to keep it free.
Malaria work makes Eureka grade
An Australian Museum annual science award - the Eureka Prize – has been awarded to work on drug resistance in malaria parasites.
Minor report airs major concerns
Parts of the government’s climate change body want brown coal power stations to be closed down.
Space fail brings compo claim
A massive explosion has destroyed a Facebook satellite and brought calls for compensation.
Species splicing supported
A leading expert has reflected on the ethical concerns of mixing human and animal DNA.
Locals find oldest fossils
Australian researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest fossils – and it could have big implications for the future.
Birmingham claims backing
The Federal Government says it has the education sector’s support for efforts to improve admissions.
Chimps prefer working together
Researchers say chimpanzees are five times more likely to cooperate than compete.
Grass could give powerful hints
Geo-scientists say it is possible to measure greenhouse gas emissions from power plants by checking the grass outside.
Sceptics join climate body
New appointments to a backbench environment committee are causing a stir.
Mysterious signal stirs interest
Scientists’ interests have been piqued by a “strong signal” detected by a radio telescope in Russia that scans for signs of extraterrestrial life.
Octobot marks soft step ahead
Harvard engineers have created what they called the world’s first entirely ‘soft’ robot.
Call for boost in shady standards
Biomedical engineers say the world needs a better standard for sunglasses.
CPAP study shows some benefit
The largest ever sleep apnoea study has found that CPAP treatments can significantly improve quality of life and mood.
Weather-watchers turning off
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) staff nationwide are beginning a fortnight of industrial action.
Denmark making move for Nauru
Danish politicians are heading to Nauru to do what Australian politicians cannot.
Footprint smashing slightly less
Humans appear to have slowed down the rate at which they are destroying the planet.
Ötzi's fresh fabrics unpicked
Researchers have sequenced the genomes of the animals used to make the clothing of a 5,300-year-old mummy.
Seals reveal icy secret
Elephant seals have helped confirm that fresh water from Antarctic’s melting ice shelves affect global temperatures.