Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - February, 2022
Climate scientists warn that climate change is now a threat to human wellbeing.
Brain bank shows broad trauma
Most of the athletes who have donated to the Australian Sports Brain Bank show signs of brain trauma.
Death mapped on EEG
Researchers have recorded brain patterns of a dying man to understand what happens at the end of life.
Green battery bites at metals
Australian researchers have demonstrated an organic polymer battery that can deliver 2.8 volts.
New neuron implanted in plant
Swedish researchers have used an artificial neuron to control a Venus flytrap.
Software plots natural selection
New software that simulates evolution could see life-saving therapeutics developed in days instead of years.
Teacher pay rise proposed
A federal government review says paying teachers $130,000 would attract high achievers to the job.
Big firms blocking green drive
Analysts have accused major corporate ‘influencers’ of blocking action against global warming.
CSIRO aids drought plans
A new partnership is bringing some of Australia’s top minds into regional drought resilience planning.
Mangrove boost mapped
Restoration of mangroves and seagrasses can lead to substantial recovery, but it could take decades, research finds.
Snowy flows fall short
Experts say the environmental water flow agreement for the Snowy River has never reached its annual target.
Synchrotron set on rice
Scientists are using a football field-sized synchrotron to examine individual grains of rice.
Custom bugs build from gas
Experts say engineered bacteria can turn greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.
Funding to fight for Antarctic stake
The Federal Government has put up over $800 million for new Antarctic activities, but the funds are not a matter of pure research.