Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - March, 2017
Study shows lazy imitation
French scientists have created computational models to show how people learn about and from others' prudence, impatience and laziness.
Top talks on state of schooling
Policy experts and academics have held a wide-ranging discussion on Australian schooling policy this week.
Harvard set for geoengineering test
US scientists are testing possible solar geoengineering techniques.
Human prints on hemispheric effect
A new study has been described as a “clear fingerprint” of human activity influencing climate systems.
Menstrual cycle mimicked on a chip
The 28-day human menstrual cycle has been mimicked using “organ-on-a-chip” technology.
Tech link lets paralysed man drink
A technological link between the brain and muscles has allowed a paralysed man to feed himself.
Cytokine sensor to see sub-cellular
Australian engineers have created a new sensor that can spot cytokines – molecules in and around individual cells.
Detailed data for efficient fix
CSIRO scientists have helped develop a way to measure the real-time energy use of every device in a household.
Meth check finds rates rising
The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program has revealed methylamphetamine is growing in prevalence across all regions of Australia.
Safety net suggested for first-gen students
An education expert says special measures should be taken for university students who are first in their family to attend.
Science statement carries big claims
The Federal Government has issued a new National Science Statement ...
Autism blood check tested
A new blood test can determine if a child is on the autism spectrum with 96 per cent accuracy, according to American researchers.
Bleaching seen across Reef
The latest spot-checks have again found bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
Murray mapped over time
Researchers have wound back the clock to see what has happened to the Murray-Darling Basin system over the last 90,000 years.
Ruling class gets STEM lessons
Scientists have flooded Canberra for this week’s Science Meets Parliament events.
Successful test of inhaled oxytocin
Monash researchers have created an inhalable form of oxytocin ...
Waste watched on World Water Day
Today is a day to reflect and take stock of the most valuable commodity on Earth.
Scientists test next-gen steel
Research engineers are working on the next generation of steel and metal alloys.