Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
The phrase “rare as hen’s teeth” would have made little sense until 116 million years ago, as new research shows up to then many birds had a full set of pearly whites.
Top teachers take prizes
The Australian Awards for University Teaching 2014 have been handed out, highlighting the value of some truly outstanding teachers.
Viking tale twisted by female DNA
Norwegian researchers have discovered new information that shows Viking settlements may have been much more progressive than many believe.
Mantids pray for big, bright butts
The praying mantid must walk a fine line between subtlety and style to stay camouflaged and still attract a mate – and now Australian researchers may have discovered one of its fashion secrets.
Memories kept behind millions of mental doors
It is annoying when a random piece of information seems to push an important one out of our memory – but researchers say there is so much space that this is almost impossible.
Modern risks drift to farthest reaches
Traces of everyday soaps, shampoos and fragrances have been detected in Antarctica, and their source could be sloppy scientists.
Online tests hardly worth the saliva they require
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) says that cheap genetic tests ordered online are like everything else purchased that way – sub-standard, unhelpful and likely misleading.
Reef fund for clear view of murky water
The Federal Government has provided a $31 million dollar funding package for more studies into water quality in the Great Barrier Reef.
Research the redeeming part of co-payment backflip
The Prime Minister says the Government has “very, very significantly improved” its GP co-payment plan, by reducing the amount and shunting responsibility for collecting it onto GPs.
Staggered sleeping for jagged thinking
A new study says people who sleep for short periods of time and go to bed very late at night experience more negative thoughts than those with regular sleeping hours.
Orion gets quick rest before next date in space
NASA’s newest space ship has made a 12,000 kilometre round trip to see if it could survive a 32,000km/h dive into the atmosphere.
Robo-evolution makes unnatural selection
Chemical engineers have developed a form of “artificial evolution”, which could be a big step towards the goal of man-made life forms.
Safety spruiked in push for robot workers
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto are extending their autonomous mining research partnership after several successful years.
'S' for security could also stand for 'slow'
Researchers say time and energy are being wasted almost every second of every day, due entirely to the letter ‘S’.
Call to plot leaks as gas industry wells up
A team of university experts has warned that the risks of coal seam gas mining could play out before governments get around to responding.
Immune trick for aged attack on malaria
An international team of scientists has developed a malaria drug that tricks the immune system into destroying infected red blood cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.
IV investigation shows need to shift
The intravenous (IV) fluid currently recommended for the majority of hospitalised children worldwide should change, a new study says.
Solar power pitched to new height
Local researchers say they have broken the record for converting sunlight into electricity.
Bribery backed by bosses every day
A new study says that not only is corruption not inhibited in many big businesses, it is actually a central strategy.
Early talk sets scene for later behaviour
Researchers say long-term social, behavioural and educational impacts can come from poor language skills among disadvantaged children.
Ex-minister could keep roles, despite fines and bans
The Federal Court has disqualified and fined 5 former directors of Australian Property Custodian Holdings Ltd (APCHL) for breaching their directors’ duties and making an illegal related party payment of more than $30 million.