Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2015
Our feature series returns this week with the exciting tale of 5 ways that epigenetic changes can modify aspects of DNA.
High-tech test organs approach perfection
Australian researchers have almost perfected a method of growing mini-kidneys from stem cells for use in drug screening, disease modelling and cell therapy.
Hospital staff stand against harmful policy
Medical staff at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital are defying federal immigration authorities and refusing to return children in their care to detention.
Last checks and tests ahead of big solar sprint
Dozens of solar-powered car crews have been pushing themselves to the limit ahead of the World Solar Challenge.
Adviser calls for prayer group ban
A government education adviser says any prayer groups or religious instruction in school could be a “doorway to extremism’’.
Arrogance can beget good scores
It appears that people who think they know it all - or at least, a lot - may be on to something.
Old man's bones point to ancient tree-change
Newly-published studies on the hands and feet of our ancient ancestors suggests they were a lot like us, only they spent more time in trees.
Telling study plots memorable effects
Research suggests the best way to remember something is to tell it to someone else.
IP experts speak on big gene ruling
A two-time cancer-surviving grandmother has won a groundbreaking legal battle to protect her genetic rights.
Cactus cracked as possible fuel source
Australian researchers say the agave cactus – famous as the main ingredient in tequila – could be a useful source of biofuel.
Experts drill for forecast definition
Australian scientists have joined an international group looking millions of years into the past to better predict the future.
ISDS threat still looms in secret TPP pages
Trade ministers are gushing about the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, but anyone who wants to know the details will have to take their word for it.
Local study twisting T-cell knowledge
New Australian research is challenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity.
Turtles step out in tiny science suits
Sea turtles are testing out the latest in summer swimsuit fashion, as part of a project to find out more about their eating habits.
Australia joins international brain game
Australia is joining the BRAIN Initiative – one of the largest and most exciting global research projects.
Drone port plan could bring big Rwandan boost
A group of architects and developers have proposed building a series of ‘drone port’ that would allow cargo drones to get essential supplies to rural parts of Africa.
Local team tops organic transistor comp
Australian engineers have created the most effective and highest frequency organic transistor in the world.
TPP clearing final pharmaceutical hurdles
Trade Minister Andrew Robb says there is about a 50 per cent chance the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal will be signed today.
Degree fee plan stands down
Education Minister Simon Birmingham says the controversial university deregulation plan will go away for now.
Satellites launched for better services
The NBN satellite that will allegedly deliver fats internet to rural Australia has launched, and the Bureau of Meteorology has switched on its new satellite too.