Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - September, 2021
The National Tertiary Education Union has backed compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for university staff and students.
Trust drives lockdown buy-in
A new study suggests trust in scientists drives public adherence to pandemic restrictions.
AI aimed at next pandemic
Researchers are attempting to use artificial intelligence to predict the next pandemic.
Experts spot wetland issues
Researchers from ANU have spotted warning signs of ecosystem collapse at a vital PNG wetland.
Landsat 9 boosts orbital view
The world's most advanced land-monitoring satellite has been launched into orbit.
ATSE creates STEM mentors
The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a new, global, STEM mentoring program.
Scrubbers to harvest Martian fuel
Engineers in the US are developing a new fuel source for Mars missions.
'eNose' aimed at lung issues
Experts are working on an electronic nose that can analyse ‘breathprints’ to spot health conditions.
DNA data to drive change
Experts say data from the genome and epigenome will help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Footprints show ancient occupation
Fossil footprints have pushed back the date of human occupation in North America.
Monash admits underpayment
Monash University has systematically underpaid many of its casual academics.
Carbon credits dubbed "junk"
A new report raises some serious integrity concerns with Australia’s ‘junk’ carbon credits.
New deal to boost local scrubber
Australian researchers are developing new technology that can suck CO2 out of the atmosphere.
Shark tech tested
Tests of a shark-repelling surfboard suggest it can cut the likelihood of attack by two-thirds.
Recycling revolution looms
A new company is trying to raise money for what it calls an “infinite recycling” process.
Drug combo shrinks tumours
A new combination of targeted drugs has been shown to reduce ovarian cancer tumours.
Mozart checked for epileptic effect
Researchers are investigating the therapeutic power of a Mozart sonata.
UN pushes pledges
UN chief Antonio Guterres says the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” to a hotter future.