Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - December, 2018
NASA’s Voyager 2 probe is officially in interstellar space, after a journey of more than 40 years.
ACCC calls for Chrome reduction
The competition regulator has issued a report on Google, Facebook and Australian news and advertising.
Baby born in transplant advance
The first baby has been born following a uterus transplant from a deceased person.
Medicare to cover eating issues
Medicare will soon cover treatment for tens of thousands of Australians with severe eating disorders.
'God Letter' under hammer
A handwritten letter in which Albert Einstein grapples with the concept of religion has sold for AU$3.9 million.
Big reef survey continues
Scientists are part way through the most extensive reef survey of the Coral Sea Marine Park ever undertaken.
Bight study finds new species
The search for oil has led to the discovery of 400 new species in the Great Australian Bight.
Brain implant tests well
Australian researchers have tested a tiny device that electrically stimulates the brain ...
CSIRO buys new satellite
CSIRO says its new satellite will help lift the veil on our extreme environment.
Study hints at universal cancer check
Australian researchers have discovered a unique DNA nano-signature common to all cancers.
Vaccine patch prepared for sale
A new manufacturing project aims to replace the needle and syringe for vaccinations.
Biggest black hole merge observed
An international group of scientists, including Australians, has detected the most massive binary black hole merger yet witnessed.
NASA's new effort finds target
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has finally arrived at Bennu – a lump of rock orbiting the Sun between Earth and Mars.
Brain study shows modified moods
Electronic stimulation in the right part of the brain can improve the mood of people who suffer from depression, researchers say.
Decryption rush stalls
Labor appears to be resisting the Government’s call to back its decryption bill.
Hydrogen find could boost green storage
Local researchers have discovered cheaper and more efficient materials for producing hydrogen for renewable energy storage.
Mental trauma in Nauru report
New evidence shows extreme mental health suffering on Nauru due to ...
New find to boost high-tech supply
Scientists have uncovered a new way to find dysprosium – a key element for a range of cutting-edge technologies.