Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2014
Depression in mothers often hits hardest several years after giving birth, new research shows.
Teachers' scene change not about the green
Many rue the idea of having to leave the comfort and convenience of urban living for work in regional areas, with many having to be paid considerably more to “go rural”.
Willing child-helpers still wear costs
Grandparents are frequently roped-in to provide informal child care to their grandchildren, many say they are happy to do it, but research shows they get the short end of the stick.
Prototypes soon to bring new angles, better view
Holograms are not here yet, but we may soon be about half way to true 3D projection.
Rocket man returns, leaving first robot alone in space
A Japanese astronaut has bid farewell to his small robot companion, after the two spent six months together orbiting the Earth.
Brain cells shown live in vivid 3D
Researchers are working on an exciting new method to monitor the brain in real-time 3D.
Help to cut high pregnant smoking risk
Vitamin C supplements can help pregnant smokers reduce the amount of damage they do to their babies.
Teenage team leader takes edge on high-tech testing
A research assistant may have hit on a faster, cheaper way to test for HIV.
Vaccination does not cause autism
The largest review ever undertaken has shown no link between vaccination and autism.
Billions in bribery brings jail for big pharm. boss
Chinese authorities have charged a British executive from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline over a range of corrupt activities, in a case designed to send a warning that things in China have changed.
Brain drugs drag down later life functions
With the rise of so-called “smart drugs” in high schools and universities, a new study has shown that the temporary gains could be met be lasting losses.
Survey formula cuts serious effects of funny answers
Every anonymous survey is an opportunity for some responders to express their hilarity through mischievous and intentionally inaccurate answers, but a new study say these responses can be found and allowed for.
New DNA builds incredible unnatural life
In a truly incredible breakthrough, scientists have engineered a bacterium with three pairs of DNA bases, rather than two.
Research re-jig sees commercial cuts and bio-med boost
Australia’s research industries have been reformed after last night’s budget announcements, with healthy boosts in some areas but deep cuts in others.
Student's burning farm ambition rewarded
One young researcher in Queensland is looking for solutions to his home country’s rapidly rising needs, and has been rewarded for his efforts so far.
Thousand year boost shows where the rain has gone
New Australian research has added some detail to the world’s ocean, air and climate maps.
Universe rewound in model's modal shift
After five years of development and three months running on 8000 processors – an advanced model of our universe and its evolution has been rendered.
A cheap and easy way to trap centuries of supply
An Australian expert has put forth a proposal that could protect the nation from water scarcity for generations.
Charity book brings water-purifying particles to the poor
A charity has put together a book that may be the perfect combination of practical and academic advice to save lives.
Graphene graft gives new drug checking base
Sensing chemicals is one of the fundamental tasks in almost every biological process, but engineers have now taken this natural ability and re-purposed it for technological use.
Learning arm helps robots catch human skills
As robots begin to have an increasing presence in our lives, it is likely that they will greatly annoy some people, luckily, researchers are planning for this.