Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - February, 2024
Australian astronomers have identified the fastest-growing black hole recorded to date...
Expert suggests suppression
A NSW fisheries expert has voiced concerns over the suppression of scientific voices.
Microplastic spread checked
Scientists have plotted the path microplastics take through wastewater and into agricultural land.
New China base questioned
The establishment of China’s fifth research station in Antarctica has sparked concerns about Australia's preparedness.
Data set for local CDC
The Australian government is progressing its new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
Rice-beef hybrid for cheap feeds
While the world prepares to stomach lab grown meat, researchers are working on rice-grown beef.
Big teaching change called
A new report calls for schools to overhaul teaching methods in favour of science-backed techniques.
Mine impacts unknown
New research has found that impacts for half the world’s mines are undocumented.
Reef fish adaptation studied
The most adaptable reef fish are more likely to thrive as the climate warms, a new study finds.
Reef map grows
Satellites show there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought.
Study shows migratory decline
Global migratory species are facing an unprecedented decline, a UN report warns.
Language anger for dementia patients
Language barriers appear to increase aggression in dementia patients.
New funds for cancer quest
A $20 million funding boost has been made for the fight against devastating childhood brain cancers.