Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - August, 2022
The Federal Government has launched an independent review into the Australian Research Council Act 2001.
Bight lives detailed
Oceanographers have discovered more about why the eastern Great Australian Bight supports a year-round abundance of marine predators.
Greenland 'zombies' loom
New research suggests Greenland's rapidly melting ice sheet will eventually raise global sea level by at least 27cm.
Martian rock dating planned
Australian researchers are analysing the first datable Mars rock samples.
New finds in ancient bones
Australian researchers have uncovered the oldest known evidence of a rare genetic condition.
Avocado seed snacks tested
Engineers are looking to turn discarded avocado seeds into a tasty snack.
Concrete doped with PPE
Australian engineers have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger.
Clips to fight dodgy claims
Experts say there may be some simple ways to improve resilience to online misinformation.
CSIRO central to Moon missions
Australian equipment and knowledge will help NASA return to the Moon.
Global study shows hot future
Researchers say by the end of this century, parts of Australia could see dangerous heat most days of the year.
Huge review finds Vitamin D helps
A large-scale study finds vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults.
Moderna sues over vaccine IP
Moderna has sued Pfizer and BioNTech for patent infringement in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Mouse model could spare studies
A new synthetic mouse embryo could reduce the use of experimental animals.
Nature play needs assessed
Teachers say they want support for more ‘nature play’ in primary education.
BOM forecasts third La Niña chance
The Bureau of Meteorology says there is a 70 per cent chance of a third consecutive La Niña year forming.
Coral window widened
Australian scientists have, for the first time, bred captive corals months outside of their natural reproductive window.
Material 'memory' discovered
Scientists have discovered a material that appears to have a ‘memory’, despite having no brain.