Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - March, 2021
New funding will allow a tech firm to explore using customer data to improve energy systems.
Ex-minister backs mushrooms
Former trade minister Andrew Robb has become an advocate for psychedelic therapy.
High-tech threads tested
A technicolour dreamcoat may be the next big thing in electronic communications.
School violence rises
A new survey has found around 40 per cent of Australian school principals have been subjected to violence at work.
Study plots twins' peak
More human twins are being born than ever before, according to a new global study.
Tech eyes to spy on fires
Australia will soon use satellites and drones to spot bushfires when they break out.
Threshold memories tested
For anyone who has walked into a room only to forget why they entered, researchers have some interesting new findings.
Key research cut from foreigners
Australian universities will be prevented from collaborating with foreign institutions on a number of key areas, under a new plan from the Federal Government.
Staff slam wage silencing
University staff say they have been punished for speaking out about underpayment and wage theft.
Animal love leaves plants behind
Our focus on saving charismatic animals could leave plants at risk of extinction.
Spooky result in aphantasia test
A new study shows people who cannot visualise mental images are harder to spook with scary stories.
Bitcoin brings huge energy use
A new report shows the mining of bitcoin uses more electricity than several entire nations.
Finkel flying green flag
Australia’s former chief scientist is on a global lobbying blitz, ensuring the world that Australia has an emissions plan.
Future trauma tech displayed
Experts have released what they say is a glimpse of the future of trauma care.
Microsoft patches email hack
Authorities are responding to a cyber attack on a weakness in Microsoft’s enterprise email software.
Solar tech turned to toxins
The technology behind solar panels is being adapted to detect deadly toxins.
Tiny tweezers improved
Researchers are working on ‘optical tweezers’, which use the force of light for biomedical research.
Commission calls for tax rise
The Aged Care Royal Commission report includes a key suggestion for a new funding mechanism.
Scientists sign Folbigg petition
Ninety eminent scientists - including two Australian Nobel Laureates - have called for the release of a convicted NSW child killer.