Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Rural communities on climate front line
Systemic disadvantages in rural and regional communities will get worse.
Call for safer tech cemetaries
The world needs to stop dumping its e-waste on developing nations, experts say.
NASA lets gamers meander on Mars
NASA has provided a cheap and safe way to explore the surface of Mars.
Climate cuts undone, partly
Australia appears to have a science minister again, and he appears to be in favour of science.
Report slams ignorance as policy
Australia’s offshore detention polices deliberately ignore inhumane treatment, investigators say.
Sick switch can increase infections
Research suggests sending sick staff home could make things worse.
Army wants its own nano-drones
The Australian Army is looking for millions of dollars worth of tiny flying robots.
Inactivity bill running high
Research shows that in 2013, physical inactivity cost the world about $75.6 billion in healthcare expenditure and lost productivity.
Quantum security steps ahead
Not even world leaders can protect themselves from cyber-attacks these days, but quantum computing could help.
Mining money makes friendly links
A new report uses six key mining projects to show the cosy and secretive relationships between political parties and the mining industry.
Dementia's good effects
Scientists have identified positive changes that occur after a person has been diagnosed with dementia.
Drought stress sensors detected
Australian experts have found out how plants like rice and wheat can sense and respond to extreme drought stress.
Friendlier fracking on the way
Industrial researchers at CRCMining say they have come up with a safer alternative than gas fracking.
Little Ice Age shows new carbon link
Australian scientists have proved that a warming Earth holds less carbon dioxide.
WEHI opens wondrous animations
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is creating a free online database of more than 100 scientifically-accurate 3D biomedical animations.
Musk's trucks to mark new age
The future could run on electric autonomous trucks, according to Elon Musk.