Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - November, 2019
A new, open-source genetic database has been developed by Australian and North American researchers.
Poo transplants beat superbug
A new study suggests poo transplants could beat antibiotics for treating the C. diff superbug.
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
Study shows ancient value
Indigenous academics are calling for a new look at the governance and practices of mainstream environmental management.
AI tops StarCraft table
An artificial intelligence system now ranks among the top 0.2 per cent of human players in StarCraft II.
CSIRO gets eyes underground
CSIRO engineers have developed a new scanning device that can give a full panoramic view of an underground coal mine.
Health database backed
Linking national health data into a single database should boost Australian health services.
Robot race can be avoided
An expert says engineers may have to design androids to avoid unhelpful racial stereotypes.
Will to test pills missing
Experts say Australia should adopt pill testing, but lacks the political will to do so.