Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - April, 2021
ACARA has proposed a new national curriculum with a reduced focus on Australia’s ‘Christian heritage’.
Dragonfly drone wings tested
Australian researchers are building new drones based on a 300-million-year-old flying machine - the dragonfly.
Gun deaths drop from grim day
Experts have reviewed the state of gun ownership in Australia, 25 years on from the Port Arthur massacre.
Magnets aimed at contamination
New funding will help experts explore using magnetic nanoparticles to strip microplastics out of waterways.
Well study reveals risk
New research finds millions of groundwater wells are at risk of running dry if levels dip slightly.
Resource use near double capacity
Experts say the world is spending 173 per cent of its natural resource capacity.
Blood barrier guide discovered
Researchers have uncovered new details on how some diseases affect the brain.
Dormant Defence IPs revived
Authorities have given some details on the bizarre story of an unused slice of the internet.
Experts urge naloxone scripts
Experts say doctors should prescribe naloxone when they prescribe opioids.
NT scraps gas study
The Northern Territory has torn up a $1.3 million contract for a Beetaloo Basin fracking study.
Poor diet risk reviewed
A new study shows people with diets high in chocolate and lollies, butter and white bread may be at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death in middle-age.
Satellites tapped for disasters
Radar satellites could become a central part of natural disaster planning.
Solar airports suggested
Experts say Australian airports could generate enough solar energy to power a regional city.
UQ clamp still coming
The University of Queensland is continuing to re-engineer its COVID-19 vaccine.
AI eyes Dead Sea Scrolls
Researchers have used AI to find more details on the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Locals lead green rankings
Clean and green Australian universities are leading the world, a new ranking suggests.
ADF deepens industry links
A new secondment program is letting Defence staff get hands-on with industry.
Feds veto Victorian deals
The Federal Government has torn up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreements with China.