Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2015
Researchers have hacked into a remotely-operated surgical robot, to see what chaos could be caused by such a high-tech hijacking.
HoloLens hailed as architecture aid
Microsoft’s new wearable hologram projector could revolutionise building and architecture.
Sounding-out tinnitus gets more complex
A new report suggests tinnitus is caused by multiple areas of the brain, not just the part that perceives sound.
Punishment over praise if goal is to behave
When modifying behaviour, researchers have investigated whether the carrot or the stick is a better tool.
Humanities head-hunted in art of business
An Australian academic says businesses still prize humanities graduates when looking for new employees, even when their studies have nothing to do with the job.
Pregnancy test to spot risk of complication
Australian researchers have developed the world’s first screening test to find a woman’s risk of developing common pregnancy complications.
Shorten barges in as science pushed to margin
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says he will step in to bat for CSIRO staff, amid strikes and threats to research centres.
3D-printed basis to brew new organs
Research engineers have done what they do best – pinched ideas from nature to use in their own high-tech designs.
High-tech gold tracker gets deep
Australian researchers are working on a portable, highly sensitive method for gold detection, which could allow mineral exploration companies to test for gold on-site.
Local duo take hold of hypersonics
Two Australian engineering students will get a chance to test their hypersonic ideas in a project that could revolutionise modern transport.
Pigs hit up for new food/fuel
Academics are investigating whether pig poo could fuel farms of the future.
Blood snipped for universal switch
It may soon be possible to turn any kind of donated blood into a universal donor.
Coffee taking tea's prized effect
Good news for coffee addicts - research shows the brown brew can have antioxidant effects.
Facial finding could prevent kids' disfigurement
Local researchers have discovered how the jaw is formed, in an exciting research project that provides clues to new treatments for craniofacial defects and common sporting injuries.
Gene-cutting could create new tools for cystic fibrosis
Genetic researchers have successfully corrected the most common mutation in the gene that causes cystic fibrosis, a lethal genetic disorder.
Top 5's big take could be raided
New figures reveal the five coal companies that receive most taxpayer-subsidised diesel via the notorious Fuel Tax Credits scheme.