Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - February, 2017
A British man has been implanted with a 3D-printed titanium sternum made by CSIRO.
Atmospheric origin expanded
A new study could change the way we think about the formation of Earth’s atmosphere.
Genes linked to blind disease
Australian scientists have found genes linked to a degenerative, incurable eye disease.
Joyce's choice gets pricey
The national pesticides authority is currently operating out of a rural fast food restaurant.
Profits spared in pesticide drop
Scientists say lower pesticide does not have to harm productivity or profitability for farms.
Reef leaks could seed rain
Coral reefs can emit a gas that affects rainfall, biogeochemists have found.
WHO sounds antibiotic alarm
The World Health Organisation says new antibiotics are needed to combat 12 families of dangerous bacteria.
Criminal response making ice worse
Experts say treating the ice 'epidemic' as a criminal problem rather than a health issue has made it worse.
Experts urge CCS leadership
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says Australia should get into carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Laser-scanning 'scope revealed
Australian engineers have built an advanced microscope that can film neurons firing in living animals.
MND marker for better tracking
A new urine test for motor neurone disease could lead to improved treatments.
Ancient DNA still makes changes
While it has been 50,000 years since the last Human-Neanderthal mating, we may still be haunted by our ancient predecessors.
CSIRO spools next-gen fibres
Australian scientists have come up with a new way to spin carbon fibre.
Dolphin-cam seeks secrets
Australian research engineers have gathered footage from cameras mounted on wild dolphins off the coast New Zealand.
Fish to feel oxygen pinch
The level of oxygen in the oceans is dropping, threatening the habitat, behaviour and viability of fish stocks.
Funds flow to pump-power plan
ARENA has approved a $450,000 pumped hydro energy storage project for South Australia.
HSC switching to formal physics
The New South Wales Higher School Certificate syllabus has had its biggest overhaul in 16 years.