Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Some local computer scientists have developed a new digital assessment tool that is causing a stir among educators.
Microbes spotted doing 2 billion years of nothing
Researchers have discovered evidence of a microorganism that has not evolved in more than 2 billion years, living in Western Australian waters.
New journal to help plot learning
The University of Queensland has launched a new open access research journal that will look at the neurobiology of learning.
Satellites trained on strained flows
The University of New South Wales is helping authorities spy on Australia from space.
Social views bend our stance on climate
Building public support for climate change policies must go further than just improving the public’s understanding of science, new research says.
Warming pause one of many random events
Those sheltered few who still believe man has no impact on the climate have had one of their central arguments debased.
Worms wrangled for tiny toxicity test
The humble roundworm could become a pioneer of modern scientific safety, as part of tests to measure the toxicity of nanoparticles.
Ebola past worst for now
While World Health Organisation figures show the Ebola outbreak in west Africa is slowing down, experts say now would be the worst time for the world to let its guard down.
Fluoro tumour finder tracking well
Tests have shed light on new ways to find brain tumours, by making them much easier to spot.
Mammoth cryo-microscope fires up
A stunning new microscope will enhance Australia’s research capabilities, experts say.
Wind farm furore blows on
There have been some loud responses to a new report on the negative effects of wind farms.
Beans and brains; the link between thinking and eating
Evidence is beginning to show a clear link between diet quality, nutritional deficiencies and mental health.
Locals help future Cambodian coders
They may not own their own computers, but learning computer programming may help many Cambodian children find their way to productive future careers.
High tech gene study finds key to mustard life
Supercomputers have been brought in to identify how plants survive a changing climate.
Mouse motors to drive targeted future
Researchers have sent a tiny motor for a spin, fuelled only by the stomach acid of a mouse.
Pyne revives deregulation on Dawkins' back
Education Minister Christopher Pyne has signalled that he may negotiate with the Opposition on uni fee deregulation, and claims to have the backing of the man behind HECS.
Quest for cold killers gets going
Australian researchers are going on a voyage to look at top predators in the Antarctic.
Uni launches moves for a happier office
A new study has identified a few key exercises to keep people happier at work.
Academics turn to long food chain
The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) at Sydney University is setting up a training centre specifically aimed at the food and beverage supply chain.
Atomic walls will make circuits move at work
French engineers are working towards a future where circuitry is not set in stone (or silicon), but can reconfigure itself on command.