Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2019
Dozens of top professors have condemned Murdoch University for suing a whistleblower.
New dino bones discovered
The bones of a huge-clawed predatory dinosaur have been discovered in Victoria.
Human origin narrowed
A new study attempts to pinpoint the origin of modern humans with the greatest accuracy yet.
Prof sacked in retraction spree
A Swinburne University researcher has been sacked after having dozens of papers retracted.
Health studies lack good stats
Experts say medical research is threatened by a lack of investment in stats.
Mental expectancies measured
New research suggests people with mental disorders have a life expectancy up to a decade shorter than the general population.
Parkinson's study plots addictive effects
A new study could reveal why some Parkinson’s patients develop harmful addictive behaviours.
Push to crack high-tech shells
Researchers are trying to reverse engineer one of nature’s toughest materials – mother of pearl.
Secret plane touches down
The mysterious US X-37B space plane has landed after over two years in space.
Age linked to ADHD risk
Young mothers may have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Quantum rig tops supercomputer
Quantum computing has reportedly reached a new milestone, massively outstripping the speed of a classical supercomputer.
Adelaide tops meth count
Adelaide has the highest methamphetamine use of all cities surveyed in a new report.
Face database rejected
Federal Parliament’s security and intelligence committee has rejected plans for a central identity database ...
Carp call coming
The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) will soon make recommendations about the release of carp herpes virus.
Cold corrosion reviewed
Cold ocean waters are welcomed by beachgoers in the heat of summer, but may in fact be corroding coastal ecosystems.
Drought test for stronger crops
Australian scientists have found a new way to develop drought-resilient crops.
Krill crucial to carbon cycle
Scientists have studied the broad importance of krill – one of the animals lowest on the food chain.