Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Hunter Water is consulting with legal experts to find out if it can release the findings of an investigation into coal seam gas sewer contamination.
Lakes logued for climate watch
An international group of investigators have created a database of lake surface temperatures, to help study the ecological effects of climate change.
Police check finds trouble with death
Studies have shown that Police are ill-equipped to investigate non-criminal deaths, and face a challenge to avoid re-traumatising bereaved families as well as emotionally protecting themselves.
Nano-piano soundtracks dawn of new recording
Engineers have built a ‘nano-piano’ to demonstrate a high-tech new recording medium.
Risk and reward in refugee hard line
An Australian expert has questioned the Coalition's much-lauded boat turn-back policy, saying it creates new dangers and spreads problems to our international neighbours.
Structure strength mapped across scales
A new project is building a set of maps that can predict the strength of any structure.
Call for focus on junior bones
In Australia, childhood arthritis is now as common as childhood diabetes, but there are very few experts or treatment options around.
Online tool to fight waking menace
An innovative new program offers online treatment for people with insomnia, and is currently being trialled nationwide.
Study seeks genetic self-control
British scientists have discovered one way that the body keeps a lid on its DNA.
Gene found for speaking, thinking apes
German researchers have found a gene responsible for allowing the brain to develop fancy functions like speech and conscious thought.
Indecision leaving studies unfunded
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) says the Federal Government is jeopardising jobs by holding research funding “hostage” while it tries to intervene in the university sector.
Evil old study still holds
Australian researchers are picking apart a famous study on people’s ability and willingness to be corrupted.
Learning lab to watch expert lessons
A new Australian lab will take a high-tech look at the process of learning.
New moth marks ancient journey
Australian researchers have discovered an entirely new family of primitive moths, for the first time since the nineteen-seventies.
Search for data on dark attitudes
Australian researchers want to hear from anyone who has been groped, grabbed or otherwise made victim of unwanted sexual attention.
Severe shake brings proteins to the people
Bio-engineers have figured out a fairly easy way to produce new proteins, in what could be a big leap forward for synthetic biology.
Gene-editors cut sickle cell code
Researchers in the US have successfully corrected a genetic error in stem cells from patients with sickle cell disease, and then used those cells to grow healthy, mature red blood cells.
New robot drops with a bang
Swiss engineers have reported on a new roly-poly robot, powered by a fire in its belly.
Solar plane touches down, much more to come
The world’s first inter-continental solar-powered plane has completed the first leg of its round-the-world journey.
Breast milk lined up for molecular check
Australian researchers say the incredible organisation of human breast milk molecules could be part of the reason it is so healthy for babies.
Metal hearts for the age of bionic organs
Australian medical engineers say they are on the verge of a breakthrough, after the transplant of a fully bionic heart.