Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2021
MDMA aids PTSD treatment
A Phase 3 clinical trial in the US shows therapy on ecstasy could treat severe PTSD.
Smooth moves block bacteria
Australian engineers have come up with a new antimicrobial surface that massively reduces bacteria build-up.
Solar 'sandwich' discovered
Australian scientists are feeding the world’s hunger for new solar technologies, serving up a high-tech sandwich.
Space head plugs safety role
Australia needs cyber tools to keep up in the space arms race, according to the head of the national Space Agency.
ANU deepens carbon pledge
The Australian National University has committed to reducing carbon emissions to below zero by 2030.
Experts probe Gap scheme
A five-year study of Australia's ‘Closing the Gap’ program suggests it is largely failing.
Baits boosted for mice fight
Farmers and residents are turning to double-strength poison baits amid an ongoing mouse plague in NSW.
Call to support disabled academics
Experts say disabled academics often lack support from their institutions.
Corals swap for adaptive algae
New research suggests corals can swap out their resident algae for more climate change tolerant friends.
Drought lingers in key catchments
Experts say some of Victoria's water catchments have not recovered from the Millenium Drought.
Experts push zero pollution
Scientists want Australian governments, federal and state, to adopt a zero pollution target for air, water and land.
Hot clocks give clear time
Researchers are struggling against entropy to create the most accurate clocks ever.
Mountain melt measured
New studies suggest that even if the world meets the Paris climate goals, it will lose a tenth of its mountain glacier ice.
Rights razed in urban spree
Experts say urban megaprojects are depriving communities of their water-related human rights.
CEFC outlines bio-billions
Experts say billions of dollars are on offer if Australia boosts bioenergy efforts.
Cheap sheets could replace retinas
Local experts are working on an organic, printable device to restore sight to the blind.
CSIRO plots solar peak
New stats show Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020.
Nano-tech brings big boost
Researchers have found that nano-tech augmentations can massively increase the effectiveness of cystic fibrosis drugs.