Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - February, 2017
Obesity experts say that if we have controls on alcohol and tobacco, we should have them on sugary drinks too.
Nano-printing for new circuits
Australian engineers are working on a way to manipulate liquid metal to build circuits just a few atoms thick.
SpaceX speeding to ISS
Another SpaceX Falcon rocket is on its way to the International Space Station.
Top marks in malaria trial
Trials of a new malaria vaccine have had some stunning results, granting 100 per cent protection for months.
Clean-up stuck on high radiation
It is slow going at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where high levels of radiation continue to hamper efforts.
Food tax backed by research
Experts say taxing bad food could bring in billions and extend the average Australian lifespan.
Sick shrimp show depth of human imact
Industrial chemicals have made their way to the Earth’s deepest ocean trenches.
Star burst caught early
Scientists have captured the very early stages of a supernova; the violent explosion of a star in a nearby galaxy.
Experts urge action on fat
Health experts say the lack of a strong approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is ‘unacceptable’.
Laser view on helium-holders
Australian researchers have used a laser to visualise helium atoms trapped within individual mineral grains.
Silicon seen as powerful new means
An Adelaide company is using a CSIRO design to create the next generation of battery technology.
Health and research lose leading figure
Australia has lost one of its greatest contributors to public health ...
Liking maths matters
In a shock discovery, researchers have found kids who enjoy maths are better at it.
Racist views seen rising
A new survey shows an increasing number of people think Australia is a racist country.
Virtual worlds bring actual risk
We are moving into an age where many people will live virtual lives, but little is known about the potential health effects.
Genes drive melanoma moves
Queensland researchers have discovered key details on how aggressive melanomas spread.
Gut-power for edible sensors
Engineers have unveiled a strange new device that can harvest electricity from inside the body.