Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - February, 2015
Researchers believe the humble swamp could be up to 50 times more effective than rainforests at storing carbon.
Uni change may not save
Economic modelling shows the Abbott government’s plan to deregulate university fees would drive up inflation in such a way that it will cost more than the savings from the change.
Fossils look for clean ways to live longer
The World Coal Association wants to change the game - calling for a closer look at “clean coal” technologies to let fossil fuels power the Earth.
Life-saving live-streaming robot event
A 24-hour robo-surgery event was on this week, featuring micro-operations broadcast live on the internet.
Magnified vision zooms up
Swiss engineers have unveiled a prototype telescopic contact lens which offers 2.8 times magnification.
Maths could make smoother ride
Mathematicians are turning their technical lens to Melbourne’s public transport system, envisioning super-efficient trams that never stop at intersections.
Dumb bells lifted against dementia
High intensity weight training could be prescribed in the fight against dementia according to a recent study.
Neural stem cells could treat chemobrain
Human neural stem cells are showing promise for reversing learning and memory damage after chemotherapy.
Secret trade deal to have deep health effects
Australian health experts have called on their colleagues to speak out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPPA), because of its major public health consequences.
Brains meet to form tomorrow's tech skills
Questacon is helping science teachers boost the number of Australians with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills.
Gambling gains only part of the game
A new study suggests monkeys have a very human desire to learn, especially if it proves them right.
Wiki could wake new style of learning
A new study has shown just how important Wikipedia is in academia, and suggests ways to get it even more involved.
Ancient local language gets high-tech debut
A new online dictionary is an excellent tool for anyone learning the Yolngu language.
Bold young bees bring faster decline
Local scientists contributed to a study that could explain why bee colonies have been collapsing around the world.
Rain app races up
A research project from Flinders University has grown into one of Australia’s most popular smartphone apps.
Small price of better life for all
A number of experts have spoken out about the need to protect human societies by looking after the environment.
Vaccine patch stacks cash
A Queensland tech start-up has raised $25 million towards a goal of delivering vaccines quickly and easily.
Graphene's great leap
A new technique could finally bring the ‘miracle material’ graphene out of the laboratory.
Sydney Uni expels high-emitting stocks
The University of Sydney has become the latest big Australian institution to get cold feet on coal.
Big money to boost brain tech
A high-tech neural-engineering lab has received a very generous donation, which will go towards the development of new devices in Australia.
Brains repaired by retrained stem cells
Stem cells have helped heal long-term brain damage in radiation-affected rats.