Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - September, 2020
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
New options for endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic painful condition that affects 10 per cent of Australian women, with a diagnosis often taking years, but new research could turn this around.
PM revives jab claim
The Federal Government has again claimed to have secured a deal for millions of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Surgery for sound sleep
Australian experts say they may have found a simple new way to manage difficult obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) cases.
Help needed to save research
The Federal Government has been told to invest in preserving Australia’s research assets.
Artificial skin feels real pain
Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain.
Beestings set on cancer cells
Venom from honeybees has been found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells.
Flood response uncovered
Experts are looking at ways to manipulate plants to make them more flood-resistant.
Future sea heat forecast
New analysis has found where marine heatwaves are most likely to intensify.
Million robots fit in syringe
Researchers in the US have produced a million tiny robots, each smaller than the human eye can see.
Tehan hints at uni help
The Federal Education Minister has foreshadowed new support for the struggling university sector.
Water origin reviewed
Experts are having a new look at the question of exactly where the Earth's water came from.