Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - July, 2019
A new device could solve two problems in one stroke – producing both electricity and clean water using sunlight.
AI enlisted for drug design
Australian researchers have used AI to develop a more effective seasonal flu vaccine.
High-tech metal observed
Australian researchers have described the first ever observation of a native ferroelectric metal.
Nerve surgery feels successful
Australian surgeons have restored a high degree of arm and hand movement to patients with tetraplegia - paralysis of both upper and lower limbs.
Study plugs nuclear option
A new study says Australia should consider nuclear reactors as a realistic option to confront its deepening energy crisis.
Local lands key NASA role
An Australian professor has been given a unique role in a new NASA mission.
MIT moves into SA
MIT has announced plans to set up a new research centre in Adelaide's Lot Fourteen CBD innovation precinct.
STEM study shows gender barrier
New research shows women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.
Aboriginal water levy supported
A new survey suggests most Australians would pay a levy of around $21 to reallocate water to Aboriginal people.
External effects on sperm studied
The social conditions that a male grows up in could influence the amount of X and Y chromosome sperm that he produces.
Ocean cleanup nets 40 tonnes
Environmentalists have removed 40 tonnes of rubbish from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Power pushing past 1.5°C
Experts say emissions from current and planned energy infrastructure will take the world past 1.5°C of warming.
Japan revives commercial slaughter
Japan has dropped the façade of ‘research’ and is now whaling for purely commercial purposes.