Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2022
The Bureau of Meteorology has been criticised for the cost and timing of new marketing changes.
Journals make joint call for Africa
More than 250 health journals have come together to urge world leaders to deliver climate justice for Africa.
Vortex device set to purify
Local experts have found a new use for the Australian-made Vortex Fluidic Device - water purification.
Concrete brews tested
Experts say new types of sustainable concrete could cut emissions and use waste for better buildings.
Husic warns science body
The science minister has warned CSIRO not to ‘rent out’ its brand to gas companies.
WMO warns of power needs
The WMO says the world needs to double its clean energy supply before 2030.
ADHD diagnosis effects checked
Experts say an ADHD diagnosis in childhood may not lead to an improved quality of life for teens.
Neanderthal timeline modelled
Researchers have investigated how long modern humans were neighbours with Neanderthals.
Times rankings updated
Australia's highest-ranking institution has come in at number 34 on a global table.
Boozy brains studied
Australian researchers have identified a precise neural circuit in the brain that controls long-term alcohol consumption in mice.
Carp plan surfaces internally
The National Carp Control Plan has been handed to the Agriculture Department after years of delays.
Mars microbes modelled
It appears that early Mars could have supported methane-producing microbes much like Earth.
Push to protect mineral rights
Experts say mineral security is essential to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but is not explicitly part of them.
Reef health checks advanced
Australian researchers have developed a new way to monitor reef health from satellites.
Whale checks surveyed
Just weeks after a mass-stranding of whales on a Tasmanian beach, experts have provided tips on how to assess a beached whale’s health.
Regulator eyes online claims
The ACCC is running internet sweeps to target “greenwashing” and fake online reviews.