Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - September, 2023
Green agency seeks own IT
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) says it will move off shared IT services,
Bennu samples touch down
NASA's OSIRIS-REx has returned asteroid Bennu samples and is now jetting off to its next target.
CSIRO spill reported
A cleanup effort is in full swing on Bribie Island's Woorim Beach following a significant plastic pollution incident caused by a pipe breach at a CSIRO facility.
Old wood drives new view
Newly-found ancient wood structures could challenge the history of construction.
River matter monitored
New research suggests river suspended particulate matter does not make it to the Reef.
ATSE calls for rush to zero
Experts have issued a plea to the Albanese government to reach net-zero by 2035, a full 15 years earlier than the current proposal.
Tech boosts gene checks
Local researchers say their new technology could revolutionise mRNA quality checks.
Cell 'armour' helps
Researchers have developed a kind of cellular ‘armour’ to improve cancer therapies.
Climate count questioned
Australia's climate policies are under fire as scientists accuse the government of hypocrisy.
Local capsule growing up
A potentially revolutionary Australian invention promises easier diagnosis and treatment for bowel syndromes - the Atmo Gas Capsule.
Ozempic competitor tested
Another diabetes drug may beat Ozempic for blood sugar control and weight loss.
State agrees to hydro plan
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have inked a $100 million agreement to transform Port Bonython into South Australia's inaugural large-scale hydrogen export terminal.
Biobank to drive discovery
An Australian-first biobank will be established to improve and discover new treatments for children with ...
New green guide for business
A new CSIRO handbook will guide businesses on how to report and account for their natural assets.
BOM sees big shift
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially declared the arrival of two significant climate drivers ...