Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - March, 2023
Over a million bottles of water are sold around the world every minute, and according to the UN.
Coastal stress studied
A global mapping project has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity.
Dead panel plan detailed
The renewable energy sector must work out how to dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life.
Giant MRI set on long COVID
The world’s strongest MRI has been used to investigate COVID impacts on the brain.
Green tech effects checked
Experts say there are some deep-sea consequences of ocean-based climate mitigation technology.
Plastic tally shows growth
Experts say there are now 170 trillion bits of plastic floating on the world’s oceans.
Satellites show water shifts
Satellite observations show worldwide water extremes increasing since 2002.
UN report demands action
Climate change impacts are larger, more rapid and worse than previous estimates, but humanity can tackle them.
Water forecasts coming
March 22 is World Water Day, and Australian authorities say it is a chance to improve local water quality.
Males lead booze harm
New stats show men bear the brunt of alcohol-related injury and death in Australia.
UQ jab tests continue
A clinical trial has begun for a second-generation COVID vaccine, two years after the technology was abandoned.
Carbon shift boosted
A new chemical process is giving carbon capture and conversion “more bang for buck”.
Cells set on tumour response
Exposing cancers to bacteria can remind ‘first responder’ immune cells which side they are on.
Harvard drives bacteria design
Harvard experts are designing more useful bacteria to create medicines and biofuels.
Sleep issues hit brain
Poor sleep in middle age can have a negative impact on brain health, according to a new study.
Mice born from male cells
Researchers have turned male skin cells into female egg cells that produced live offspring.
Mythbusting to aid pain
Researchers are seeking to debunk common pain myths to help teens recover faster.
Students test food for space
Australian schools are exploring bush foods as potential foods for astronauts.
Locals drive quantum probe
Australian experts have developed a new tool to probe nature with extreme quantum sensitivity.
MRRF pays out
The Federal Government has put up nearly $400 million for medical research projects, including projects to improve First Nations health.