Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - January, 2018
Researchers have discovered rocks in northern Queensland that suggest part of northern Australia was actually part of North America, 1.7 billion years ago.
Algae concerns after Coorong count
A new survey suggests algae has negatively affected migratory bird numbers in at the mouth of the Murray.
Coral photos spark warning
Satellite data suggests Great Barrier Reef bleaching has started early this year.
Experts question Reef fan plan
Millions has been spent on Great Barrier Reef projects that could make the issues worse.
Feds fund cancer trials
The Federal Government has put up $26 million for 19 clinical trials to improve survival rates for rare cancers and other diseases.
New discoveries in Dead Sea Scrolls
One of the last remaining parts of the Dead Sea Scrolls has been deciphered.
WMO marks another scorcher
New analysis shows 2017 was among the warmest three years on record – the other two being 2015 and 2016.
EPFL reveals brain-linked hand
Swiss engineers have unveiled a lightweight and portable hand exoskeleton that can be controlled by the brain.
Fire study checks detectors
Fire authorities in New South Wales have released the results of a three-year study into fire alarms.
New regulation for genetic editing
Australia’s genetic modification laws are in line for a shake up in response to new technologies.
New tests spot eight cancers
Australian researchers are lending a hand in the development of an exciting new cancer test.
Scientists link DNA databases
Queensland scientists are harnessing massive banks of genetic information to shed new light on modifiable health risks underlying common diseases.
Adelaide to host nanosatellite centre
Adelaide’s western suburbs will soon host a mission control centre for dozens of tiny satellites.
First-years to feel uni cuts
Universities Australia says around 10,000 university places will go unfunded this year due to budget cuts.
Qantas comes last in CO2 count
A new study says Qantas is the worst major airline when it comes to fuel efficiency and carbon emissions in trans-Pacific flights.
Reef group slams researcher
A Queensland tourism lobby leader has described a leading Great Barrier Reef researcher as “a dick”.
Study sounding out krill counts
Researchers in Tasmania are looking for a way to estimate krill populations based on sound.
Heart cells used for stingray robot
Engineers have developed a tissue-based soft robot that mimics the biomechanics of a stingray.
'Baby brain' borne out
“Baby brain” — forgetfulness and other cognitive deficiencies during pregnancy — is a measurable and significant phenomenon.
Climate shift to hit fish farms
A new study has found that food sources for commercial fish stocks will be affected by a changing climate.