Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - August, 2019
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
Both sexes struggle to multitask
Research suggests multitasking is just as hard for women as it is for men.
Burp-blocking fungus farmed
Australian researchers are farming a puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane.
Low lights bring closer view
Australian researchers have found a simple way to unlock the nanoscale world on standard biology lab equipment.
Robo-tail to keep oldies upright
Japanese researchers have built a robotic tail to keep elderly people from falling over.
Social media harms studied
New research suggests frequent social media may be harming teen girls' mental health.
Stutterers sought for DNA study
Australian researchers need 3,000 stutterers for a study looking at genes that cause stuttering.
App maps dwindling supplies
An Australian app is helping farmers crowdsource water during India’s water crisis.
China asks too much of academics
Some local academics have refused a request by China to hand over their passport numbers and dates of birth.
Fish ride tubular highway
Fish gun, salmon cannon, call it what you will, a video of fish being flung through a tube has captivated millions this week.
Gender selection studied
Japanese researchers are working on ways to select the gender of human offspring.
Keys to keeping vital seagrass
Queensland researchers have developed new tools to help manage seagrass survival.
New gear for top soldiers
Australia is spending $3 billion on new weapons and body armour for special forces soldiers.
Test success for chlamydia vaccine
There are promising signs for a chlamydia vaccine after recent clinical trials.
Expert reflects on health ceiling
An Australian health expert says there are still some deliberate efforts being made to exclude women from leadership roles.
Heatwaves harm coral structure
New research shows marine heatwaves are a much bigger threat to coral reefs than previously thought.
IPCC issues food warning
The latest IPCC report suggests mankind may have to change the way it eats.
Carnivals could ruin sport
Experts say compulsory sports carnival participation could put children off exercise for life.
Chinese monitoring questioned
An international student at uni in Brisbane has received a warning from Chinese authorities.
Costumes could fight stigma
Having medical students wear a ‘fat suit’ can help destigmatise obesity, German researchers say.