Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2022
Experts have run a survey on the contentious issue of what older people think about voluntary assisted death (VAD), regardless of any health condition.
'Lost' coral uncovered
Australian researchers say they have re-discovered a ‘lost’ species of coral.
Cheap river tricks tested
Biologists in the US are studying low-cost ways to improve water quality and wildlife habitat in urban creeks.
Feds fund space tech
A local space firm has received millions in funding from the federal government.
Future food jobs at risk
Government agricultural research jobs in NSW could be on the chopping block.
Magnetic memory mapped out
Theoretical physicists say superconductors can carry magnetic information to much longer distances than can conventional metals.
Mekong methods outlined
Scientists are looking for ways to save one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions.
Microbe options uncovered
Researchers are getting excited about the potential of a fungus-like microbe taken from the pristine waters of South Australia.
Ocean memory fading
New modelling suggests most of the world’s ocean is losing its year-to-year memory as a result of global warming.
Report warns of heat rise
Experts say there is a 50:50 chance of global temperature temporarily reaching the 1.5°C warming threshold ...
Uni cuts detailed
Some of Australia's top universities have released a paper on their efforts to slash energy consumption.
Cyber needs rise
An escalation in global cybercrime has seen a rise in demand for cybersecurity professionals ...
STEM boards open fields
Australian researchers have developed customised circuit boards to help encourage STEM knowledge...
Face feelings mapped
New research suggests the shape of a person’s face could affect how aggressive they look.
Fee spike reaches students
Fees for university arts courses are up by 113 per cent, according to reports.
New light on reef risks
Great Barrier Reef management approaches may not adequately address threats to the reef or likely losses of species, habitats and processes.
Ocean foodbowl reviewed
Researchers are investigating whether the world’s oceans can support food demands under climate change.
Postcodes show local threats
A new web app allows users to search for threatened species in their postcode.