Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - April, 2017
New research suggests that disease from air pollution has increased in the last 25 years, and prevention measures in the most polluted countries are needed to prevent more loss of life.
Robot surgery centre launched
Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) has opened Australia’s first robotic surgery training centre.
E. coli edit for probiotic purpose
Researchers have developed a genetically-engineered probiotic to eliminate bacterial infections.
Medical approach for river health
Freshwater scientists recommend treating rivers as medical patients, applying healthcare practices to revive drowning ecosystems.
Reef review confirms broad bleaching
Coral bleaching has now hit up to two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef.
Tiny diode could trigger big advance
Australian researchers are helping unlock new smaller everyday electronic devices.
UWA reports on plant 'hearing'
A new Australian study suggests plants have the ability to detect and respond to sounds to find water.
Boxing body pushes for free heads
Authorities say boxers do more to protect their heads when they are not wearing helmets.
Bank seeks quantum edge
The Commonwealth Bank is looking to get ahead of the risks and opportunities of quantum computing.
Big cuts could halve heatwaves
A new report says there is still time to avoid some heatwaves by aggressively cutting carbon emissions.
Big step in printed graphene
Researchers have printed electronic transistors using layered materials, opening up a new way to create next-gen devices.
Experts back open data expansion
A new study says researchers want open data, but a number of factors keep it hidden.
Heart apps to shift stroke focus
Experts say we need to change the approach to preventing strokes, and there could be an app to help.
Neutrino hunt starts with nothing
Test runs of one of the world’s most advanced sensors have found nothing – exactly what they were looking for.
Herpesvirus 5 fights to stay silent
Scientists have shed light on an evolutionary arms race between the immune system and a form of herpes.
Red tape tying down med-tech
The CSIRO says red tape is holding back Australia’s medical technology and pharmaceutical industry.
Smaller farms keep the world fed
A new study shows the importance of small and medium farms in feeding the world.
Snake sex takes serious toll
A snake orgy study has shown that males will mate until they die, whereas females prioritise staying alive.
Experts want action on dust disease
Experts are rallying together to call for stronger regulations against black lung.