Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2023
Marine scientists have launched Seamap Australia, an internet portal that provides an extensive collection of seafloor habitat data,
Weather claims split
The United States and Australia have presented contrasting outlooks on the likelihood of an El Niño climate pattern emerging this year.
DNA lab still struggling
Queensland's forensic testing services are struggling to process a backlog of over 10,000 cases awaiting DNA testing, the state says.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Antarctic lacks key monitor
A new study says there is an urgent need to monitor chemical pollution in Antarctica.
MDBA seeks graduates
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority 2024 Graduate Development Program is now open.
Melbourne tops local listings
Melbourne University has been ranked 57th globally, securing its position as the top university in Australia.
Over-mining risk raised
A new report raises concerns about Australia's potentially excessive extraction of critical transition minerals.
Space water hints at ocean origin
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted water surrounding a unique comet.
Star-gazing tech spots tumours
Australian experts have shown that techniques initially developed for astronomy and ecology can be used to study the microenvironment of solid tumours.
State picks Reef fixers
The Queensland Government has announced a $6 million investment in streambank remediation projects.
Jellybeans drive quantum finds
Australian engineers have shown that a jellybean-shaped quantum dot creates more breathing space in a packed microchip.
Meta-optic tests launching
Australian engineers will be involved in testing advanced materials for the next generation of space technology.
Custom mRNA tests well
Personalised mRNA vaccines have shown promise in pancreatic cancer treatment.
'Pangenome' to drive genetic efforts
International researchers have released the first draft of a reference 'pangenome' - a collection of DNA sequences from 47 people.
Ancient DNA scraped
Researchers have managed to recover ancient human DNA from a 20,000 year old Palaeolithic pendant.
Smell tech boosts reality
Researchers have added a new dimension to the world of virtual reality - smell.