Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - December, 2019
A gender balance has been achieved on the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island for the first time.
Males make positive claims
Male scientists appear to frame their research findings more positively than female scientists, according to new research.
Marine heat lingers
While mainland Australia swelters, the south-west is facing an almost unprecedented marine heatwave.
Wildlife warning for marine power
As more countries look to offshore sources for renewable energy, experts say there could be big impacts on marine life.
Details key in job-matching
What is your ideal job? New research suggests the subtleties of different occupations could be key ...
New surface too slick for superbugs
Researchers have created what could be the ultimate non-stick coating.
Oil sponge shows big promise
Engineers have developed an oil-catching sponge that could help recover contamination from offshore drilling.
Carbon plan slammed at UN
Australia has been slammed for its policy of using old carbon credits to count towards future emissions targets.
New labelling reviewed
If junk food were labelled with the amount of exercise it takes to burn off the calories, people may make healthier choices.
New stroke tech tested
A new touch-screen therapy tool could accelerate the recovery of patients who have suffered a stroke.
New tech for safe virus studies
Queensland researchers have developed new technology to produce safer ‘hybrid’ viruses at high volumes for use in vaccines and diagnostics for mosquito-borne diseases.
Report lays green path
Authorities say over 30 gigawatts of new clean power generation will be needed ...
Hospital lists slip
Australia's top doctors say the country's public hospitals are “going backwards”.
CO2 scrubbing assessed
Experts have assessed the benefits and risks for marine ecosystems from carbon removal plans.
ECU unveils giant table
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has constructed what could be the world's largest periodic table.
Greenland melt measured
New research shows Greenland has lost 3.8 trillion tonnes of ice since 1992 – enough to push global sea levels up by 10.6 millimetres.
Bunny carries plastic DNA
International researchers have embedded plans for a 3D-printed bunny in synthetic DNA.
New site for global flows
Experts have created a high spatial resolution atlas that maps the environmental characteristics of all the globe’s rivers and catchments.
Russia plugs nuclear ship
Russia has suggested Australia follow its lead by building an offshore, floating nuclear reactor.