Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2014
In a world first, a man with a severed spinal cord has been able to walk again.
Sea stayed similar before humans changed the scene
Australian researchers say sea levels did not move much in the last few thousand years, until recently.
Boss cells' big job expanded
A new study has shown more aspects to the role played by megakaryocytes - giant cells that leap into action when the body is wounded.
Easy mix for great power fix
Scientists at China's Nanyang Technology University (NTU) have developed ultra-fast charging batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.Chinese scientists have developed batteries that can be recharged up to 70 per cent in only two minutes.
Ebola in "hard" basket as Australia keeps evading
Calls are coming from home and abroad while the Australian Government continues to hold back from full commitment to fighting the Ebola outbreak.
Love in red is not unique
A new study shows that the colour red evokes similar ideas in humans and monkeys, suggesting that biology, rather than our culture, plays the fundamental role in “seeing red”.
New link in aging chain shows illness ingress
Researchers have shined a light on one of the mechanisms that links depression and aging to an increased risk of disease.
Site starts work to build tomorrow's trades
A new deal means Australia’s robot revolution may start just south of Sydney.
Whole genetic set as first step for tests
A study covering over 3000 people has shown how effective whole DNA testing can be for finding diseases.
Arts is easy target for academic "fix"
A University of Sydney Professor says that the recent Australian Curriculum review makes some assumptions that could greatly hinder the success of many students.
Backward views taint Ed. review
One of the people behind the new review of the English curriculum is facing accusations of racism, sexism, bigotry and having an horrendous sense of humour.
Old brain claims holding us back
There are many completely false yet popular myths about the brain, and a new study say they can hinder factual learning.
CRC value check will see some chucked
The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.
Decades-old record smashed with solar top speed
Australian engineering students have been officially recognised as world record holders for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres.
Digging starts seeking recent history
An archaeological dig has begun in Queensland, but it is a different kind to the sort usually seen in the fossil-heavy state.
Hockey flubs facts on gas
Treasurer Joe Hockey has faced a fiery questioning over Australia’s environmental, economic and diplomatic place in the world.
Old Liberals regulate on mine money fight
A former Liberal Party leader and former Liberal prime minister have told their currently-serving colleagues to stay out of ANU’s business.
Scanner lands to take better look than ever
Australia’s National Imaging Facility (NIF) has switched on a scanner that can take a closer look at the entire body that virtually any other in the world.
First lap for faster future cars
While many miss the long gone days of hand-built automobiles, a trade show in the US has shown a glimpse of the automated, extruded car-making future.
Locals' quantum quest leaps ahead on new bits
Two Australian research teams have broken quantum computing records.
Tomorrow's tech leaders learning today
One of Australia’s cutting-edge research facilities wants to help young engineers get ahead.