Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - November, 2021
The diets of human males appear to be worse for the environment than the female diet.
Divers peep at coral procreation
The Great Barrier Reef has become a surging tempest of sexual activity, with mass coral spawning underway.
Fishers probed on plastic matters
Experts say the fishing industry can play a role in reducing plastic pollution, but it has to understand the issue first.
La Niña stirs local oceans
The Bureau of Meteorology says a La Niña has developed in the Pacific Ocean.
Methane could feed fish
Stanford University experts say methane could help make sustainable fish feed.
Rivers threaten alpine melt
New research shows ‘atmospheric rivers’ may hasten Australia’s snow melt.
New site for robo-reasoning
A new research centre in South Australia says it will use AI to improve a range of industries.
ANU warns of fugitive emissions
ANU experts have issued a warning about fugitive emissions from producing hydrogen using fossil fuels.
Bioenergy future mapped
Experts say Australia's bioenergy industry could be worth more than $10 billion a year.
Extra jabs expected
Vaccine booster shots may be required within one year to maintain efficacy above 50 per cent, experts say.
Kids heading for chronic harm
Experts warn Australian adolescents are lining themselves up for serious chronic disease.
Nanotube forests simplified
Australian researchers have come up with a new, simple way to grow an army of tiny carbon nanotubes.
OD kits backed
Experts say that improved access to naloxone would prevent hundreds of prescription opioid overdose deaths per year.
Silicon recovery enhanced
Scientists have developed a new technique to recover pure silicon from end-of-life solar cells.
Menzies centre opens
The Robert Menzies Institute has opened at the University of Melbourne this week.
Uni cyber guidance updated
The Federal Government says its new guidelines will strengthen Australia's university sector to withstand foreign interference.
PM plugs tech edge
The Prime Minister says the AUKUS deal will also be used to share cutting edge technology.
WA seeks green credits
The WA Government says it will raise billions in debt in environmental and social-friendly markets.
Metals make next-gen pump
Australian engineers have used special metals to construct pumps with no moving parts.