Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - March, 2018
RMIT engineers have demonstrated a world-first, working, rechargeable “proton battery”.
Skin cancer risk site goes live
Researchers have developed an online test to predict the risk of developing melanoma.
Study plots fake news cascades
A large-scale study has found fake news online spreads far faster than the truth.
UNSW takes quantum step
Australian tech researchers have made two silicon atom qubits “talk” to each other.
Gonski centre gets going
The University of NSW's Gonski Institute is preparing to investigate some of the trickiest questions in education.
Unis entangle for quantum centre
Major universities have joined forces to set up a new centre for quantum science.
Animal catchment impact studied
A new study has revealed some interesting insights into the health of Australian drinking water supply catchments.
Bilbies evolve dog response
Research suggests bilbies are hard-wired to avoid dogs as a result of co-evolution with dingoes.
Funds focus on endometriosis
The Federal Government has put up $2.5 million for research to combat endometriosis.
Homeless help costs weighed
Providing stable housing may prove less expensive than providing health and other services to homeless people, according to new research.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
Public data plots family moves
Computer scientists have used public data shared by genealogy enthusiasts to create a massive, crowd-sourced “family tree”.
Step taken toward stem cell kidneys
Australian researchers have made an important step towards making human kidneys from stem cells.
Healthy food system supported
A new survey has found the traffic light policy for canteens can make food and drinks provided in public schools healthier.
Super early stars spotted
A small CSIRO telescope in WA has been used to detect a signal from the first stars to have emerged in the early universe.