Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2019
Researchers are doping new solar cells to improve their performance and speed up their run to commercialisation.
Academy adds new fellows
Ground-breaking Australian scientists have been elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
Carp cull questioned
Experts have questioned the National Carp Control Plan (NCCP), saying it falls short on safety and efficacy.
Coral can't deal with acidic year
A year-long test of how corals react to more acidic ocean conditions has found that they are unable to adapt.
Global fishing flounders
A new analysis of global fishing data has found the world’s fishing fleet has doubled in size while its catch fell by more than 80 per cent.
New cancer targets emerge
Australian research has identified two new potential therapies for childhood and common cancers.
Earthquake linked to exploration
An international review has found high-pressure water injection from geothermal exploration caused South Korea's Pohang earthquake in November 2017.
Gender split in temperature tests
New research suggests women perform better on maths and verbal tests at higher room temperatures than men.
QUT takes on concussion study
The US Department of Defence is funding a concussion study in Queensland.
Ambulance survey concerning
Research has revealed a lack of public understanding about when to call an ambulance.
New embyro test available
A revolutionary new non-invasive embryo screening test could reduce miscarriages.
Sound waves summon new MOFs
Researchers have used sound waves to precisely manipulate atoms and molecules and produce breakthrough smart materials.
Screen time sleep loss studied
Research suggests teens' sleep patterns can be improved by reducing blue light exposure ...
Sub-sea telescope taking shape
Local scientists are building a huge underwater telescope at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea to study rays from space.
Drug swab accuracy questioned
A NSW court ruling has called the accuracy of roadside drug tests into question.
Fish fence impacts assessed
A new study has found fish fences wreak havoc on marine life and make overfishing easier.
Megafauna gather close to coasts
Scientists say far more species of marine megafauna use coastal habitats than previously thought.