Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - August, 2022
Experts say forest fires have revealed a fundamental flaw in a big emissions trading scheme.
New lab for mRNA advance
The Victorian Government is providing funding for the state’s first mRNA innovation hub.
Quick coral boost cover
The highest levels of coral cover in 36 years have been recorded in parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
Post-CMOS effect seen
Australian researchers have observed an effect that could drive the next generation of superconductors.
Residue remixed for next-gen needs
A new method could turn refinery byproducts into high-value, ultralight structural materials for cars, aircraft, and spacecraft.
Billions missed by low standards
New analysis says Australians could have saved close to $6 billion if fuel efficiency standards were introduced in 2015.
Car eyes enhanced
Queensland robotics researchers working with the Ford Motor Company have found a way to tell an autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating.
Experts outline Martian forge
Researchers have published the first detailed study of metal production on another planet.
Gender skew in health funds
A review has found a gender imbalance in the awarding of health research funds.
Hospital cuts could save lives
Experts say decarbonising the health sector could save thousands of lives.
Long COVID concerns grow
A series of new studies show the high likelihood and potentially severe effects of ‘long COVID’.
New malaria jab tested
Experts say an injection of a long lasting antibody could help prevent malaria infection.
Arts cut decried
Unions are outraged that Federation University will cut its Bachelor of Arts degree from 2023.
Pay proposal for dire shortage
The Federal Government is considering financial incentives to solve a serious teacher shortage.
Research skills boost revived
CSIRO is bringing back a program to boost the commercialisation skills of Australian researchers.
Mangrove deaths traced
Researchers say they have solved the mystery of the catastrophic death of 40 million mangrove trees around the Gulf of Carpentaria in 2016.
MDB target to be missed
A review has found that 450 GL of water meant for the environment of the Murray-Darling Basin will not be recovered by 2024.
Sneaky flower scam revealed
Researchers have discovered new details of a wily and sexually deceptive orchid.
UWA reveals data leak
Student details and photos have been exposed in a University of WA data breach.