Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2014
The Federal Government has provided an excellent opportunity for companies to appear as though they are doing something about their carbon emissions.
Mushrooms muster new mental links
New research suggests an old product could give the human brain some new functions.
Safety bumps on smooth path to more pills
A new review panel will look at the ways that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates medicines and medical devices.
Breathless forest prompts dry warning
The Amazon Rainforest – known as the ‘Lungs of the Earth’ – is running out of breath.
Discontent on future students' debt
Clive Palmer may be the saviour of disgruntled academics, as a rift between university management and staff comes to light.
Ebola response left wanting, but NZ may have the key
New Zealand scientists have developed a portable, rapid, DNA testing device for Ebola.
Few game to fix sports' gender pay gap
A recent study has shown that men get more prize money than women in 30 per cent of sports.
Little cousin's big journey plotted further
One of our ancient ancestors has turned ten years old, but a modern expert says we are just starting to find out who it was.
New view for fresh eyes on data
A high-tech and visually-stunning software suite will bring a better look at data.
Air travel boost on eagle's wing
Australian researchers are seeking a patent on an system that mimics the way feathers help birds detect disturbances in the air.
Sub deal sold as Australia seeks others
Defence Minister David Johnston has sent a strong signal that Australia’s next fleet of submarines will not be Australian.
Test success for 32 terabyte cable
An international research team has unveiled new fibre network technology capable of transferring data at a rate of 255 terabits per second.
Cancer help re-hash to find more targets
An Australian hospital and university are joining forces to see if they can teach an old drug new tricks.
Drug deal to form vaccine dream team
Australian biotech firm CSL is positioning itself as one of the world's biggest flu vaccine businesses, with a partial buy-out of Novartis.
IP leaks show cost of free trade
An Australian expert has poked holes in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), following further negotiations over the weekend.
Vatican books bathed in radiant scanners' glow
The Vatican is taking a high-tech approach to preserving its massive library.
Next-gen ads take junk food viral
Social media has emerged as the hip new place for junk food marketing, with a study showing that adolescents are being made to spread the message about unhealthy food.
Beaming with success, physicists bring laser tractors closer
Physicists at ANU have built a tractor beam that uses a laser to repel and attract objects.
DNA details to cash-in on CRISPR-Cas
A new paper has described some details of a genome-editing system that is quickly becoming the global standard.
Freya's freedom decided soon
The student who leaked details of the Prime Minister’s daughter’s “secret” scholarship faces up to two years jail.
Kama Sushi - the origin of sex
Evidence of sexual intercourse has been found deep in our ecological history, uncovered by a local palaeontological private eye.