Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Korean engineers have unveiled a wearable, sweat-sensing patch that can monitor and regulate blood glucose levels.
Big review plots China's green damage
A new report says China is responsible for about ten per cent of the global warming since the pre-industrial era.
CSIRO's new stem cell technique
CSIRO scientists have developed a new way to harvest stem cells, which is less invasive and reduces side effects for donors.
Experts circling advanced Adelaide
Researchers want to make Adelaide an ‘integrated smart city’ to demonstrate the mod-cons of tomorrow.
Gene info has little effect
The age of personal gene sequencing is upon us, though many people are unwilling to decode their DNA.
Legal minds want to close prying eyes
Legal experts say there needs to be big reforms to protect privacy in the digital age.
Light helps hit high-tech control
Australian engineers say they have come up with a way to control high-tech materials in liquid using light.
Research reports viral recipe
Psychologists say they are close to identifying the recipe for a viral video.
Surgeons say iPads preferred
A group of doctors have found that patients prefer learning about their surgery from an iPad.
Maths moves to step up STEM
Federal education minister Simon Birmingham says mid-level maths should be made a pre-requisite for students looking to enrol in science, engineering or commerce degrees.
Students want sex-talk expanded
As the right wing faction of the LNP insists that children’s minds are being damaged by sex education, a new study says teens want more information.
Sweet drink tax could can obesity
The UK Government is imposing a tax on sugary drinks to help tackle obesity, leaving many to wonder if the same thing would work in Australia.
Australian hate inaccurately based
A recent survey has found that negative attitudes among Australian voters towards asylum seekers are driven by religious bigotry more than by racism or economic anxieties.
Big sweep spots inflammatory link
A single, enormous study has found hundreds of genes which cause five common, hard-to-treat and debilitating inflammatory diseases.
Drinking data shows binge risks
Experts have gathered data on the toll that heavy drinkers take on society.
Top minds gather to wake wave power
Australia is preparing to take the lead on an energy source that is perfect for a nation girt by sea.
Graphene filters reaching industrial grade
Australian engineers have unveiled a new type of graphene-based filter that work several times faster than current equivalents.
Industrial links for high-tech metal
One Australian mining company is looking beyond the standard materials for its next big project.
Clear results in paediatric cataract trial
An international team of scientists has reported a successful outcome in trials for a new method to repair congenital cataracts.
Coca-Cola reveals distracting deals
Cola-Cola has published a list of 34 Australian institutions that were given a share of $1.7 million in research funding over the past five years.