Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Just as for some humans, an alluring smell causes ants to make poor judgements.
Nano-fabric for bacterial destruction found
Nano-technicians have developed a new fabric that kills a range of infectious bacteria in minutes.
Old star finding shows early days in the Milky Way
Galactic archaeologists have uncovered new insights into the formation of the earliest galaxies by observing the chemical signatures of ancient ‘fossil’ stars
Sleep apnoea latest victim of futuristic production
Australia’s wizards of titanium printing have unveiled their latest product - a mouthpiece that could save lives.
Evolving light box blocks better range on command
Engineers have used a genetic approach to create a material that can protect against electromagnetic radiation over a wide range of wavelengths.
Folding multi-screen could transform tomorrow's view
Canadian engineers have shown off their early prototype for what could be an entirely new category of mobile device.
Lead effects carry strong whiff of danger
Researchers have warned that the dangers of large lead smelters are going unchecked.
Reinvented wheel adds smooth benefits
Necessity was the mother of an invention which could improve access for the wheelchair-bound worldwide.
Dire dementia rates hit Indigenous groups harder
Researchers from Alzheimer’s Australia say the country is facing a wave of dementia, and one community is at much greater risk than the others.
Floating nuclear plants given nod for safety
Energy engineers say floating nuclear power plants could avoid some of the pitfalls of their land-based predecessors.
New blood boosts old brains with youthful injection
Recent discoveries suggest that the blood of the young may help regenerate old muscles and organs.
Australians assist in making heavy mark for 117
Australian experts have helped add to the periodic table, confirming the discovery of its latest element.
Less HELP could be a hex on attendance
The university sector will be waiting to hear its funding future, with a number of recommendations to reduce the role of public money.
The right words bring willing helpers
If teachers or parents want their young children to help out, research shows the choice of words is all-important.
Bird-copying flight design takes off
Australian engineers are stealing some natural techniques to improve robotic flight.
Fear built by experience lingers in genes
While almost no-one is comfortable with the surprise presence of spiders or other creepy-crawlies, for some people a deep-held phobia can seriously affect lives.
Great minds turn inside to seek out negativity
CSIRO has set up an internal unit to tackle accusations of bullying and workplace harassment.
Less is more for hydro-cell improvement
Energy labs in the US have reported a new material for generating hydrogen fuel, cutting the time and cost of the next-generation power supply.
New risk add to range of hazards in common, uncontrolled plastic
New research adds to the weight of known risks from BPA, the controversial compound used in many plastic food and drink containers.
Survey finds high rate of feeling low at work
A recent survey has shown that a third of people struggle to cope at work because of depression or stress.
Contamination checks take pills for vast improvement
A team of chemical engineers is working on a way to reduce an entire water safety testing lab into a single pill.