Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - March, 2022
Full genome completed
Researchers have published details of the first ever complete, gapless sequence of a human genome.
Furthest star spotted
New studies have revealed a star from (relatively) early in the life of the universe.
Science silence slammed
The former head of CSIRO climate science has accused the federal government of gagging criticism.
Platypus lacking in river sweep
Environmental survey findings suggest there are no more platypuses in NSW’s Royal National Park.
Reef bleach under UN eye
Mass coral bleaching has been reported in the midst of a UN inspection of the Great Barrier Reef.
Locals drive laser fusion
An Australian company is working on generating limitless power with giant lasers.
Bequest boosts autism centre
La Trobe University has received a large philanthropic donation to advance its autism research program.
Key brain switch flicked
Researchers have worked out how to switch off a part of the brain linked to debilitating neurodegenerative disorders.
Light used to bend electrons
Researchers say it may be possible to change the electrical properties of a material using light.
ARC changes rejected
A Senate committee has rejected a federal bill to prevent ministers vetoing research grants.
Call for better eating schemes
Experts say smarter and more targeted approaches to eating disorders are needed.
Grim figures in assault report
Universities Australia has apologised following the results of a nationwide survey on sexual assault.
Scientists report COVID backlash
Over a third of the COVID-19 researchers in a recent survey never experienced harassment until the pandemic began.
Experts look at PFAS extraction
Local researchers are looking at ways to remove toxins from polluted waterways and improve infiltration at urban wetlands.
Groundwater GDP tallied
Researchers say ‘invisible’ groundwater makes an annual contribution to GDP of more than $6.8 billion a year.
New bleaching looms
Scientists have issued a clear warning as UN experts inspect the Great Barrier Reef.
Tyre toxin spotted
A toxic chemical linked to mass fish deaths has been found in an Australian waterway for the first time.