Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - July, 2019
New gloves for VR feeling
Korean researchers have developed a glove that allows the wearer to feel and handle objects in virtual reality.
Rights linked to population health
Nations with stronger women's rights appear to have better health and faster population growth.
Anorexia genes uncovered
Australian researchers have helped identify genes associated with anorexia.
Autism study shows early effect
A pre-emptive intervention for babies with early signs of autism appears successful.
Federation Drought reviewed
CSIRO has discovered Australia’s ‘once in a century drought’ in the early 1900s caused mass ecosystem collapse.
Scans show parenting predecessors
New research has uncovered the parenting habits of one of our earliest ancestors.
Unis respond to surveillance claims
Two Australian universities have been linked to technology used to carry out mass human rights abuses.
Adani wanted reviewers' names
Internal emails show Adani demanded the names of all federal agency scientists reviewing its contentious groundwater plans.
Green cities group launched
Experts want government funding to help make Australian cities healthier and more sustainable.
Big success for local 'bot
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has won a global award for home service robotics.
Ancient eel traps honoured
A Victorian indigenous site older than the pyramids, the Acropolis and Stonehenge has won World Heritage status.
Artificial light affecting fish
A new report says clownfish reproduction is threatened by artificial light in coral reefs.
Cats nip billions
Experts say pet and feral cats together kill over two billion reptiles, birds and mammals per year in Australia.
Cave drips offer rainfall insight
The world’s first-ever analysis of cave drip waters has shown stalagmites can provide vital clues towards understanding past rainfall patterns.
Climate strikes set for September
After several rounds of student climate strikes, advocates say it is now the adults’ turn.
Power drives emissions rise
Australia’s emissions are at the highest on record, driven by an increase in emissions from the electricity sector.