Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2020
Australian researchers have found extensive financial relationships between the leaders of US medical associations and industry.
Mucus adds to gut-brain link
Researchers have discovered a new battleground in the fight to treat brain disorders – gut mucus.
PTSD epigenetics studied
Australians have contributed to a world-first study of the epigenetics of post-traumatic growth and resilience.
ANU expects $225m hit
The Australian National University (ANU) expects a $225 million financial shortfall this year.
CQU losing staff
Central Queensland University (CQU) will cut nearly 100 jobs and seek almost 200 voluntary redundancies to help cover a revenue shortfall.
Locals find missing matter
Astronomers have solved a mystery of ‘missing matter’, which was considered an embarrassment to the field before.
Deep shifts detailed
Scientists say climate change in the deep oceans could be seven times faster by middle of century.
Tick spit synthesised
Scientists have synthesised an anti-inflammatory tick spit protein for the first time.
Top minds recognised
A new batch of Australia’s top scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
Early view for artificial eye
An international research team has created an artificial eye which mimics the shape and composition of the human retina.
Hospitals brush with fungus
Experts say they may have found Australia's first transmission of the drug-resistant Candida auris fungus.
Perovskite passes key test
Next-generation perovskite solar cells have passed strict international tests.
Go8 plans foreign return
Australia’s elite universities have proposed “secure corridor” rules for the return of international students.
COVID crunch to continue
The impact of COVID-19 on international student numbers will be felt for years, experts say.
Heat-resistant coral grown
Scientists have successfully produced coral that is more resistant to increased seawater temperatures.
Pet cat toll counted
A new study has found each roaming pet cat kills 110 native animals per year on average.
Self-repairing rubber rising
Australian researchers have developed a self-repairing rubber made entirely from waste materials.
Uranium rehab questioned
A fight has broken out over funding for monitoring the rehabilitation of a uranium mine.