Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2016
A small study suggests magic mushrooms could help with treatment-resistant depression.
UNSW sun-sapping hits next level
Australian engineers have set a new world record for sunlight-to-electricity conversion.
Laser-cooling CPU makes AI advance
Australian physicists are putting themselves out of a job, using AI to perform Nobel Prize-winning work.
Stretchy solar skin uncovered
Engineers have unveiled a stretchable solar-power generating skin, complete with tiny embedded batteries.
Experts reflect on anti-depressants
Australian researchers are questioning the effectiveness of antidepressants, after a clinical study suggested many might be taking them unnecessarily.
Helium microscope making waves
Australian engineers have unveiled a breakthrough new microscope, two decades in the making, opening up a new window into the scientific world.
Mental illness still missing out
Mental illness is the largest and fastest growing source of disability in Australia and more needs to be done to improve the stakes.
Ninth planet's past probed
Star-gazers continue to seek an elusive ninth planet in our solar system.
Genes marked for school success
A massive genetic study indicates that educational achievement could be written in our DNA.
Suffering CSIRO hits the streets
The shadow minister for innovation Kim Carr has been spotted at protests over the planned shedding of 275 jobs at CSIRO.
Antibiotics teach better methods
Experts have reflected on the lessons that poo can teach about antibiotics.
Bad banding hurts horses
Shockwaves are surging through the equestrian world after research found nosebands and double bridles cause unnecessary pain and suffering to horses.
CCA wants Reef risks raised
The Climate Council of Australia (CCA) has warned that the fate of the Great Barrier Reef could be sealed in the next term of Federal Government.
Core samples give climate hints
Australian experts have used Antarctic ice core samples to reconstruct rainfall records for a specific water catchment for the first time.
Oldest axe fragment found in WA
Australian archaeologists have found the world’s oldest known axe fragment.
SA water work awarded
Australian wastewater researchers have won an award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
Young peoples' pot use drops
Surveys have revealed a significant decrease in cannabis use by young Australians.
Future postures from 3D spines
A novel metal called Tritanium is the basis of an amazing new replacement spine.
New hubs sharpen cutting edge
The Federal Government may have funded the next big technological leap.
App tracks sleep crisis
Data collected by a smartphone app has revealed social pressures are depriving people of sleep, and creating a “global sleep crisis”.
Harvard helps in seeking Zika
Researchers have designed a portable and cheap kit that changes colour when it detects the Zika virus.