Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Experts say Australia is on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts.
New Alzheimer's attack targeted
New research suggests mRNA could be used to target Alzheimer’s disease.
New link for better warnings
Australia is set to upgrade its severe weather and flood warning capabilities.
NWI shift outlined
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to overhaul the nation’s overarching water policy...
Supernova countdown tightened
Betelgeuse,one of the best known stars in the galaxy, could become the first observed supernova in over four centuries.
Green scheme pays empty promises
Experts have challenged the integrity of Australia's Carbon Credit scheme.
Silicon spike surface tested
A new, spiky silicon surface has been shown to kill up to 96 per cent of virus particles.
Big money for solar boost
The Albanese Government has announced its new, $1 billion Solar Sunshot initiative, which it says will help transform Australia into a renewable energy powerhouse.
Population issue plotted
A new study predicts that by 2050, 76 per cent of countries will experience fertility rates below that required to maintain their population.
Publisher fees slammed
Australia’s research institutions annually funnel an estimated $1 billion into the coffers of ...
Meat missed in climate plan
Experts have criticised a new UN climate change plan that fails to account for meat-eating.
Pig kidney transplant completed
Surgeons in the US have transplanted a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient.
Study hubs to simulate uni
The Federal Government has announced a $16 million investment to establish 10 new Regional University Study Hubs.
Bleaching flow-on studied
Researchers have discovered a new way that coral bleaching impedes species’ recovery.
Concrete mix investigated
Scientists are working on new concrete formulations featuring waste materials.