Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - June, 2014
The end of the financial year this week has seen the closure of a number of Co-operative Research Centres, bringing an end to important projects such as the Future Farm Industry CRC in WA.
Locals cut to heart of bio-printed tissue issues
A printer that prints organs made of human tissue has been enhanced by an international research effort.
Tubes smashed to ribbons in big nano advance
Nano-engineers keep finding Nano-engineers keep finding new uses for ‘nanoribbons’, and a recent research project makes the tiny strips much easier to create.new uses for ‘nanoribbons’, and a recent research project makes the tiny strips much easier to create.
Better switch sheds new light on mind control
Optogenetics - using light to turn neurons on and off - is one of the most intriguing and rapidly-expanding fields of medicine, and recent efforts may have brought the treatment to a new level.
Body worries hit boys' ideas of men
Pressure to conform to particular body types is well-known among girls, but a new study shows boys are subject to some of the same ideals and influences when it comes to becoming a man.
Users click dislike on Facebook's emotional meddling
Facebook is being criticised for a mass emotional manipulation experiment conducted on unwitting users.
Facial scans picked for genetic prediction
A new project could make ‘selfies’ the diagnostic tool of the future.
High-tech side-steps paralysis to move by thought
A paralysed man has been able to move his hand for the first time in years, using the power of his mind and some cutting-edge technology.
Lifestyle and nutriton links in chronic increase
An international research project has shown how important basic nutrition is, with authorities adding new links between poor diets and a list of chronic diseases.
Science staff fight taken up nationwide
Staff rallies will continue as CSIRO fights to preserve its ranks.
Coal train claims and others tested for EPA inquiry
A NSW Legislative Assembly will look into accusations that the state’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) covered up the extent of coal dust pollution.
Ladybird among 'bots by Researcher of the Year
A giant robotic “ladybird” has been awarded for its contribution to the future of farming.
Metal centres outline tomorrow's trades
Australian and Chinese researchers will come together at new sites dedicated to advanced 3D-printing.
Plea for better treatment as fish rights forgone
Fish have the same emotional and mental capabilities as other vertebrates, yet they do not get anywhere near the same regard from most humans.
Braille gloves give better haptic learning
A pair of high-tech gloves could help people learn how to read and write Braille, and they won’t have to pay too much attention.
Big billions give GE power in France
One of the world’s best-known companies will buy a power outfit for over $17 billion.
Handy hints in next-gen tips for new treatments
A new set of guidelines is aimed at preparing healthcare workers for the next generation of diagnostic treatments.
Broad grants aim to close key learning gaps
The Federal Education Department has put up $5 million in grants for a series of important projects.
Studying study tests assessment
Researchers in the US have been investigating just what an assessor should look for when they are evaluating teachers.
Bets hedged on gamblers' heads to break addictive grip
Australian scientists will look inside the brain for physical evidence of gambling addiction, with the launch of an important research project.
Flowers' many forms could come from jumping DNA
While they are well-received by the mainstream population, flowers have been bugging evolutionary biologists since Darwin, but a new study may soon end the mystery.