Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2018
Universities have expressed dismay at “political interference” in the blocking of $4 million in grants.
CSIRO fish tool released
CSIRO has developed an online tool to improve fisheries management in Indonesia.
Global hot spells mapped
A new database provides insights into current and past heatwaves around the world.
Kepler's era wraps up
NASA is preparing to send off the most prolific planet-hunting machine in history.
MDBA slammed in new review
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has been accused of maladministration.
New method for reef preservation
Scientists have applied economic techniques to plan for the long-term future of the planet’s coral reefs.
Water app for citizen science
CSIRO has launched a new app to empower citizens scientists to monitor water quality.
Cranes gamed for serious safety
Australian researchers have used video game software to enhance the safety of crane lift training and operation.
Pollution deaths tallied
Seven million deaths are caused by air pollution each year, new global stats show.
'Twisted' light for fibre boost
A new development could vastly increase the speed of fibre-optic communication.
Companies see change coming
Australian company directors have nominated climate change as a number one issue for the Federal Government.
Coral 'bots backed
Researchers say match-making robots could be used to help increase coral spawning.
Sodium battery tests scaling up
Australian engineers are testing new sodium-ion batteries for renewable energy storage.
Report card shows regional issue
New analysis suggests the location of a school is more important than whether it is public or private.
BOM responds to forecast concerns
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has responded to claims it was damaging its forecasting.
Mars could host briny life
Basic lifeforms have the potential to survive on Mars thanks to briny waters, US researchers say.
Sulphur used for mineral search
Researchers are using the life cycle of sulphur to predict the location of valuable minerals.
Smartphone cancer check coming
Australian engineers are developing a low cost, easy to use cancer detector, designed to be attached to a smart phone.
AI enhances atom-trapping
Artificial intelligence has improved on human-designed quantum science experiments.
Malaria vaccine tests well
Successful human trials have given hope for the next stage in the development of a new malaria vaccine.
New drug shows CF promise
An Australian-led trial has found that adding a new drug to two existing treatments significantly improved the lung function of patients with cystic fibrosis.