Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - August, 2021
Turtles face cadmium risk
Three out of four turtle populations risk cadmium contamination, according to scientists.
Faecal transplants tested
Experts are testing faecal transplants as a treatment option for people living with Parkinson’s.
Key facial gene found
There has been a breakthrough in a 20-year quest for the genetic basis for a facial deformity condition.
Microdose study seeks users
Researchers are studying magic mushroom ‘microdosing’ as a way to improve mental health and performance.
Oil incursion questioned
Some parents have become concerned about petroleum giant Woodside’s presence in schools.
Tighter transistors 'grown'
Engineers are working on ways to ‘grow’ electronic components directly onto a semiconductor block.
Two-faced cells top solar record
Australian scientists have set a new record for solar cell efficiency.
Young women's mental scheme launched
A new program seeks to improve the understanding of and responses to mental health issues for young women.
Classrooms could train AI
Experts say classroom-style learning could become the norm for programming ethical, trustworthy robots.
Study funders' influence found
A new survey suggests the groups that fund research often seek control of results.
Logged forests linked to fire risk
New research shows logged forests near regional and rural towns are at increased risk of higher fire severity.
Microplastics move up marine chain
New research shows microscopic marine bugs are battling with microplastics.
Twin turbines double wave power
A new prototype can harvest double the power from ocean waves as previous designs.
X-rays reveal seafood origin
Australia is moving forward with a new system to identify the origin of seafood using portable x-ray machines.
Biotech battles resistant fungus
Newly engineered nanoparticles could soon be used to treat drug-resistant fungal infections.
Dark matter lab growing
The Southern Hemisphere’s first underground dark matter physics laboratory should be ready by the end of the year.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Fire risk rising over time
Research undertaken for Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) suggests the frequency of high-risk bushfire days could triple in some parts of Victoria in coming decades.