Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - August, 2021
Researchers are working on a new system that could see an entire room turned into a charger for devices located within it.
Call for coastal site rules
Australia is girt by sea that contains important, but unprotected, archeological sites.
Cultural flow model formed
First Nations communities along the Murray-Darling Basin want a new concept for water management to be put into practice.
Sea cows boost sea grass success
Australian scientists have discovered that seagrass grows better after its seeds have been eaten by dugongs and turtles.
Warming to drive extreme frequency
International research suggests global warming of 1.5°C may mean extreme sea level events will occur much more frequently.
2D twists could outstrip silicon
Scientists are discovering the amazing properties of atomically-thin, twisted graphene.
Airborne spread studied
A new study says COVID-19 shows airborne spread of viruses has been “vastly underappreciated”.
China firing new thorium
China is preparing to test a molten salt nuclear reactor that uses thorium instead of uranium.
Double win for dual-use roof
A new study has shown the advantages of combining green roofs with solar setups.
Many support ciggie ban
Over half of Australians in a recent survey support getting rid of retail cigarette sales within the decade.
Sticky tape key to quantum comms
Experts say sticky tape can protect people from computer hackers, but not in the way many might think.
Cheating seen higher than ever
A new study suggests far more university students are cheating than previously thought.
Brain cycle gene uncovered
Researchers have found a gene that appears to be a master timekeeper for the brain's circadian clock.
Concerning flows on icy peak
Rain is falling on Greenland's highest point for the first time on record.