Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - April, 2018
The University of Queensland is looking into claims that its researchers have promoted an alleged cult ...
Acid oceans could confuse fish
Research suggests baby fish will find it increasingly difficult to reach secure shelters in future oceans.
NASA launches new planet-spotter
NASA is launching a new planet-hunting probe on the back of a SpaceX rocket this week.
Bushfire digitised for VR view
Researchers have recreated the searing experience of a bushfire from the safety of a virtual reality headset.
Coal project to produce hydrogen
A pilot 'clean energy' project in Victoria will use brown coal to make hydrogen.
CRC to forge health-data links
A $200 million Digital Health CRC has been launched to improve the use of data in the health system.
Digital hub for satellite data
Experts have created a new outlet to access up-to-date satellite data at the click of a button.
Health tracked in changing climate
Australia is joining a global initiative tracking progress on health and climate change.
MRFF boosts QLD health links
Queensland health services have been granted over $6 million to help close the gaps between medical research and the delivery of healthcare.
Tiny probe for body temp
Australian engineers have invented a tiny fibre-optic probe that can measure temperature and see deep inside the body.
NAPLAN writing criticised
A new report claims the NAPLAN writing test is flawed and could harm students’ writing.
Overseas students bring billions
International education contributed a record $32.2 billion to the Australian economy in 2017, the latest trade figures reveal.
Carp tests find no human risk
Research suggests the biological warfare being waged on carp will not cross over into humans.
Dow chief makes big donation
The former chair of the USA’s largest chemical company has donated $13.5 million to ...
Hybrid mega-pest outlined
Australian scientists have confirmed two of the world’s major pest species have merged ...
Push to lift cyber spend
A defence think tank says Australia’s cyber-weaponry could be improved by sharing more data with the private sector.
Scans show new neurons
New research shows healthy older people can generate just as many new brain cells as younger people.
Smart socks for remote reviews
Wearable ‘smart socks’ are allowing physiotherapists to conduct detailed consultations over the internet.
Biofuel billions on offer
A new report says an Australian biofuel industry could create thousands of direct jobs and generate billions in revenue each year.
Face scans for digital diagnosis
Researchers are training facial-recognition technology to spot intellectual disabilities.