Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
A new rail manufacturing cooperative research centre (CRC) has been launched to help Australia’s rail manufacturers expand into overseas markets and global supply chains.
Unmanned advance gets eyes on nature
Local research engineers have developed a flotilla of robot boats to monitor the effects of major weather events and provide early warning on potential environmental disasters.
Experts say drug IP fights cost lives
Academics have slammed pharmaceutical giants for squabbling over intellectual property for new life-saving medicines, while victims of disease are dying.
NHMRC looks at egg issues and gender choices
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is looking at changes to its ethical guidelines for assisted reproduction technology (ART).
Salt mandate and other smart heart moves
Experts say a nationwide salt reduction target could cut rates of cardiovascular disease.
Semi-effective malaria vaccine moves forward
The World Health Organisation is investigating when and where to use an exciting new malaria vaccine.
Top chiropractor resigns in hospital access scandal
The Chiropractors Association of Australia has been rocked by the resignation of one of its top people, after claims of unauthorised hospital visits to treat a baby.
Anti-swearing may not make sense
There is a lot of sensitivity around swearing and other language conventions in modern culture, but some academics wonder if it is really warranted.
Music tunes young minds
A new study suggests music training for kids and teens helps improve their brains’ responses to sound and sharpen learning skills.
New home on horizon but holidays still far off
An international team of astronomers have announced the discovery of a near-Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone of a Sun-like star – the most appropriate replacement for Earth ever spotted.
Big help could be hidden in data
One expert says there is a goldmine of data at many major that could be used to enhance a range of outcomes.
Green groups mourn loss of Reef hero
Conservationists and authorities around Australia are mourning the loss of one of the environment’s fiercest defenders.
Language revival for Aboriginal health boost
An Australian researcher says the revival of an Aboriginal language in South Australia could bring mental health benefits.
NASA's groundwater accident still helping
An experimental NASA satellite is providing some exciting and useful data on Australian groundwater, but it has all happened by accident.
Parkes to probe for deep-space radios
Physicist Stephen Hawking has helped launch the most in-depth search for intelligent life in outer space ever undertaken; a quest with a distinctly Australian angle.
Exciting inhibitory find for new depression drugs
Researchers in the US have identified new drug compounds that could successfully treat depression in less than 24 hours, while minimising side effects.
Greens' drug push urges new view
The Greens are pushing for Australian authorities to take on a Portuguese program that approaches drug addiction as a health issue, not a criminal one.
New tech lab to build for tomorrow
A new hub will put futuristic manufacturing technologies in young Australian hands.
Remote-controlled mouse tests mind-bending implant
A new research project has seen scientists wirelessly determine the path a mouse walks with a press of a button.
Solar fuel-splitter stepped-up with new material
Researchers have developed a very promising prototype of a new solar cell, which produces clean hydrogen gas fuel from liquid water.